The New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Association (NMPEA) - April 2025 Update

The NMPEA is the state affiliate of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA). NMPEA was formed in 1943 to promote Palomino Horses in the State of New Mexico.

NMPEA Annual General Membership Meeting is normally held in November or December each year and is a hybrid meeting conducted in person and on Zoom. The date, time and location to be posted here and on our facebook page.

The NMPEA AWARDS PROGRAM PROGRAM is designed to reward registered Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) horses (Palomino and Palomino Bred) as well as All Breed horses for their outstanding performances at horse shows and competitions in the state of New Mexico

The intent of the program is to include and encourage Palomino and All Breed horse enthusiasts, owners, and exhibitors to participate and compete at PHBA sanctioned shows and other horse shows and events in NM.

• Points towards year end awards are earned based upon the placing and number of horses in a show or competition (6 points for first in class with 6 or more entries, 5 points for first in class with 5 entries, 4 points for second, etc.). To encourage participation at PHBA sanctioned shows in New Mexico, double points will be awarded for placings in PHBA division classes and All Breed division classes at these shows.

• Horses must be enrolled in the NMPEA year end awards program to compete for year end awards in the Palomino, Palomino Bred and All Breed Horse Divisions.

• Enrollment fee of $20 per horse allows one horse to be shown by any exhibitor in the Palomino, Palomino Bred or All Breed Division for the one fee. An enrollment fee of $30 per horse allows one horse to be shown in two divisions, such as Palomino and All Breed.

• For Palomino and Palomino Bred Horses, the exhibitor(s) and horse owner(s) must be members of PHBA and NMPEA.

• For All Breed Horses, all exhibitor(s) must be a member(s) of NMPEA. NMPEA membership is open to members from any state.

• Only shows held in NM count towards NMPEA year end awards.

• Points for amateur and youth awards will be tabulated on one horse and one exhibitor team.

• Points for open awards are tabulated on horse (can have multiple exhibitors).

• Enrollment forms and complete rules are available in menu to the left.

• If competing for Palomino or Palomino Bred year end awards, points from all PHBA sanctioned classes held in NM will count towards NMPEA year end awards and the horse must be shown in at least one PHBA class (per division) at an NMPEA approved and/or sponsored show.

• If competing for an All Breed year end award, the horse must be shown in at least one All Breed class (per division) at an NMPEA approved and/or sponsored show.

NANCY GRICE MEMORIAL BUCKLE ANNUAL AWARD
In memory of Nancy Grice, long time NMPEA member and board member and exhibitor and breeder of Palomino horses, Bob Grice has generously sponsored an annual award. Nancy's passion for golden horses and outstanding halter horses helped define the award requirements. Beginning in 2021, an annual Nancy Grice Memorial Buckle will be awarded to the High Point Halter and Color Horse in a specific division (youth, amateur or open). Points will be calculated on PHBA halter and color points earned at shows in NM using the NMPEA point system. Horse owner and exhibitor(s) must be NMPEA affiliate member(s) and horse must be enrolled in year end awards program. The award will rotate each year with the 2025 buckle awarded in the amateur division, 2026 will be awarded in open division and 2027 youth and so forth.

If you have questions about your membership, showing, and/or awards; please be sure to ask prior to your first show. Make sure all your "i's" are dotted and "ts" are crossed so you're eligible for year end awards. Memberships and most other business can be taken care of at a show prior to showing. Shoot us an email, viabz@aol.com or message us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/nmpalomino

It bears repeating......

BE SURE TO NOTE THAT RESULTS FROM UP TO SIX NON PHBA SANCTIONED SHOWS HELD IN NM CAN BE SUBMITTED TO NMPEA POINT KEEPER TO USE FOR YEAR END AWARD POINT TABULATION!
Examples of shows you can submit results from:
Quarter Horse Shows
All Breed Classes at Paint, Appaloosa or other Horse Shows
Any 4-H Shows in NM
Training Shows
And more ...

NEW IN 2024 – an ALL BREED YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM
co-sponsored by the NM Palomino, Paint, Pinto and Appaloosa Clubs. High Point saddle (or $1,000) and awards for top five point earners. For more information about this NEW program, see All Breed Year End Awards Program in menu to the left.

2025 SHOW DATES (PHBA Sanctioned Shows):
• Red Chile Fiesta, August 16-17, Wright's Rockin' Horse Arena, Stanley, NM. Double judged. Palomino, Paint, Pinto and All Breed Show.
• New Mexico State Fair, September DBA, Expo NM, Albuquerque
www.statefair.exponm.com/p/participate/competitions/horse-shows
• Fall Color Roundup, October 25-26, Wright's Rockin' Horse Arena, Stanley, NM. Palomino, Paint, Pinto and All Breed Show.

PHBA REGISTRATION SPECIAL
PHBA has reduced registration and transfer fees starting January 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2025 (postmark date). The registration special is for any age horse and includes PALOMINO, PALOMINO BRED and Color & Conformation (registration for horses not registered with another Breed Assoc. that PHBA recognizes). Registration Fee: $60 for yearlings and $80 for horses 2 and over plus Membership. Current membership is required when registering or transferring ownership of a horse. If your PHBA membership is current, you DO NOT have to pay an additional membership fee to register or transfer a horse. More information and forms available online at www.palominohba.com. Palomino Bred Horses can be registered and shown in Palomino Bred classes at sanctioned PHBA shows. The PHBA registration special applies to these horses also. Palomino Bred registration form and requirements can be found on the PHBA website. Visit the PHBA website at www.palominohba.com for additional horses eligible for Palomino and Palomino Bred registration.

2025 NEW RULE FOR ELIGIBLE PALOMINO BRED HORSES – Horses that are not Palomino in color may be registered as a Palomino Bred if there is a Palomino horse anywhere on their registration papers going back three generations. That Palomino horse does not have to be registered with PHBA. Visit the PHBA website for more information.

2025 NMPEA OFFICERS AND NATIONAL DIRECTORS
• President - Sara Tyree
• Vice President - Ron Morris
• Secretary - Janice Mendez
• Treasurer - Berniece Zielke
Board Members - Marcus McClain, Katie Reid, Alaina Bailey and Evan Wolf
• National Directors -Sara Tyree, Dr. Jason Turner, Marcus McClain, Bernice Zielke, Ron Morris and Janice Mendez

YOUTH NEWS

2025 NMPEA NATIONAL DIRECTORS
• National Directors - John T and Denny T
• Alternate national Director - Sarah W

If you are a youth and interested in serving on the youth board, please send an email to viabz@ aol.com with your name (or preferred nickname) and email with a short note on your willingness to serve. We need your input so that we can have an active and enjoyable experience for our youth.

The youth group will be coordinating our contribution to the "Golden Hospitality Award" gift baskets that will be given at the Palomino Youth World in Springfield, IL., in July 2025. So be thinking of "horse-related" and other "unique to New Mexico" items that be can included in the basket.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact NMPEA by email, viabz@aol.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

NATIONAL YOUTH NEWS

The Palomino Youth World Show will be held in Springfield, IL, July 9-13 (tentative dates). Be sure to complete the APA Exhibitor Credit form (if eligible) to receive a discount per class on World Show entry fees. Take a look at our facebook page, www.facebook.com/nmpalomino for our NMPEA members who made the PHBA Youth Top Ten lists for 2024!

PHBA NATIONAL NEWS: Information online at www.palominohba.com. 2025 National Convention: March 5-8, Tulsa, OK.

2025 World Show: July 9-19, Springfield, IL. Be sure to complete the APA Exhibitor Credit form (if eligible) to receive a discount per class on World Show entry fees.

PHBA Palomino Performance Program (P3)

For those of you unfamiliar with the P3 Program, it is open to registered PHBA Palomino and Palomino Bred horses showing in classes other than PHBA classes. The show record becomes part of your horse's permanent show record. Enrollment is $20 annually for one horse/one rider. Report cards must be submitted to PHBA for them to record and tabulate points. Certificates are awarded at 25, 65, and 100 points earned within the calendar year. More information can be found on the PHBA website at www.palominohba.com. This is a separate program from the NMPEA year end awards program.

PHBA Palomino Recreational Riding Program

The recreational riding program is open to PHBA members riding or driving any equine; including palominos, palomino bred, mules, and ponies. A one-time enrollment fee of $25.00 is due for each rider (driver)/horse combination. Logs must be submitted to PHBA and certificates are awarded at 50 hours, 100, 250, 500 and more up to 5000 hours. More information can be found on the PHBA website at www.palominohba.com.

We extend a special thank you to our 2024 sponsors and volunteers!

Be sure to visit our sponsorship page!

We appreciate our generous sponsors and volunteers. Find a complete list on the VISIT OUR SPONSORS page. If you would like to become a sponsor or know someone who would, please contact Ron Morris. Sponsorships start at $10 for a friend of NMPEA to $500 for a GOLD sponsor. Any amount is appreciated and goes to promote palominos, outreach programs, our youth program including the youth judging team, shows and awards. Sponsorship form available in menu to left or email Berniece at viabz@aol.com and she will email one to you.

We gladly accept "in kind" donations of grooming supplies and equipment, tack, gift certificates and more. All sponsors will be recognized at show, in our newsletters, and on our facebook and web pages. We greatly appreciate any sponsorship you can provide.

Ron Morris and Berniece Zielke, Belen, www.littlehillsranch.com
Sharon and Marcus McClain, Roswell
Susan Blakely, New Jersey
Wayne and Cathy Rae Justus, Colorado, www.waynejustus.com
Molly's Custom Silver, www.mollyscustomsilver.com 682-717-1770
Kay Coen, Espanola
Bob Grice, in memory of Nancy Grice
Janice Mendez
4K Farms and Ranch, fb 4KFarm And Ranch

We appreciate everyone showing with us and look forward to seeing you at our 2025 shows and events!

Sara Tyree
NMPEA President

Visit NMPEA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nmpalomino for up to date information or visit our Instagram page at nm_palomino.

NMPEA is organized for the purpose of exhibiting, promoting, stimulating interest and providing means for improving the Palomino Horse and further the interest of its members through cooperation and collaboration with the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, Inc. (PHBA). NMPEA shall also encourage publicity of the Palomino Horse Breed.