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Jeff and Karen Marcum
- Michie, TN
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NAPHA Hall of Fame
Started Mar 16
NAPHA Hall of Fame- Positive Idea?
Replied Aug. 26, 2008
NAPHA Hall of Fame- Positive Idea?
Replied Aug. 25, 2008
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- My Location: (City, State, Country)
- Michie, Tennessee- United States of America
- About Me:
- The Marcum family was first introduced to the Peruvian Paso horse in 1968. For three years we met all the breeders we could, read every article available and attended many shows as well in order to learn as much as we could about these great horses.
In 1971 we purchased our first Peruvian horse, San Buenaventura (later a National Champion) from one of the early US breeders and now world renowned breed expert , Mary Donald.
Since this time, I have been dedicated to learning as much as I could about our fantastic breed. I studied classical Peruvian equitation and training with three different maestro chalanes.
I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary medicine from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona where I was fortunate enough to learn even more about horses and horsemanship from acclaimed equine experts, including top international judges who taught me many lessons on conformation, soundness, and how to best judge horses.
I have been a successful professional trainer with numerous clients ranging from "backyard breeders" to top ranches. In addition, I was manager for one of the largest syndicates in breed history, and managed a 700 acre horse farm in New Jersey.
Beginning in 1978 I have conducted clinics and seminars in the United States and Canada. I was the first breed clinician to incorporate "fun classes" for the participants as a way to put into practice what they had learned.
In 1981, I became a carded Peruvian Paso judge. During my judging career I have judged more than 50 shows in the United States, Canada, Honduras (as the first North American judge invited to judge the Peruvian horse in a Latin country), Guatemala and El Salvador. Included in the shows that I have been honored to judge are 6 National Championship Shows in which I officiated in ALL divisions (Breeding, Gait and Performance). I was the only North American owner/breeder ever to judge the ALL DIVISIONS of the AAOBPPH Nationals in the history of that organization. It has always been my judging philosophy that the best horse during the class deserves the blue ribbon and the reputation of the horse, rider or breeder is meaningless to me. I have always done my best to judge by the rules and not by personal prejudice- a practice that seems to now be a rarity.
I have served on show committees, club boards, PPHRNA Board of Directors, and served two terms as an RGM (Regional Governing Member) of the PPHRNA.
I am most interested in promoting a strong, sound, long lived horse rather than horses that have style but no substance.
My wife, Karen, first became involved in the breed in 1986, but has been a lifetime horsewoman. She shares the same love and respect for the breed that I do, and while not a professional trainer, she has a gentle, calming and healing way with horses.
- I am a:
- Owner, Breeder, Trainer, Judge
- I am a Member of These Associations:
- NAPHA, Central States Peruvian Paso Horse Club
- I would like to meet:
- We look forward to meeting people who feel, as we do, that the Peruvian horse is the finest breed in the world, and each country and region should be honored for their unique contributions to our wonderful horses.
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We'd Like Your Questions for Our Poll
Latest Results:
100% of participants think our online poll is a good idea
100% of participants think the breed in North America is going in the wrong direction
Current poll question is in regards to what owners do with their horses.
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Posted on March 30, 2010 at 10:41am —
Results of Latest Poll- Favorite qualities of the Peruvian Horse- New Poll Today
RESULTS: Next to gait, 100% of the participants felt that disposition was the most important quality of the Peruvian horse- other choices were traditional tack and attire OR beauty of the horse.
Posted on March 27, 2010 at 8:30am —
New Opinion feature at shilohgaited.com
Our first poll is in regards to how you think NAPHA should market our breed.
Thanks,
Jeff
Posted on March 24, 2010 at 11:59am — 1 Comment
HALL OF FAME- APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY NAPHA BOARD!!!!!!!!!!
Well, it looks like it's happening. While the details will still have to be "ironed out" there will be a NAPHA Hall of Fame committee formed, and exact requirements will be finalized sometime in the near future. My thanks to everyone who has been helping with promoting this idea. If you are a NAPHA member, have 10 years or more experience with the Peruvian horse and are interested in serving on the committee let NAPHA know of your willingness to do so.
Posted on September 7, 2009 at 2:35pm — 5 Comments
Possible NAPHA Hall of Fame Progress!
We've added more names to our shilohgaited.com "Hall of Fame"- check it out and add your nominee!
Jeff
Posted on August 30, 2009 at 5:43pm — 1 Comment
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Can you please email me with some info. on your facility and prices for training. I have a filly that will be 3 in april and wondering if i should start training or wait untill she's 4 so that she can be more mature. Just looking at my options. Also, was wondering if i can stop by and look at your facilities in about 2 weeks since i'm going to be heading to texas and you're probabley on the way. My email is cstlaurent@yahoo.com.....thanks cindi
We also added 3 photos of Aragon. Prim is well! Stay warm! David