Joy of Riding Program

Joy of Riding Program

Where do you want to ride today?

Do you like to spend time riding your NAPHA registered Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Part-Blood on meandering mountain trails or soft sandy beaches? Perhaps you prefer to spend your time conducting breed demonstrations at equine festivities, strutting your stuff in all-breed shows or parading in country parades? Maybe, just maybe, you answered yes to all of the above. Whether you do one, or all of the above, the NAPHA's Joy of Riding Program is just for you!

Since its inception in 2002, the Joy of Riding Program has active participants across the United States - Coast to Coast! The program is open to NAPHA members and their registered purebred or part blood horses. The cost is $25 a year to participate. Once the office receives your application and fee, we will send you a booklet containing log forms, where you will keep track of the hours you spend in the saddle. The general rule of thumb - you can include any hours you spend in the saddle with the exception of NAPHA approved purebred shows. You may use any combination of mounts - as long as you are current on your membership and the horse(s) is/are registered with the NAPHA or the PPP-BR. Attention Aficionados! You can participate in the program too as you do not need to own the horse(s) you ride.

Breakdown of hours: 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000.

For each "hour landmark" reached, return the hours log and you will receive a Joy of Riding Patch and certificate. PLUS you will receive one of many awards - flash lights, wallets, bandannas, fanny packs and more!

Click Here for the Required Forms

Contact Joy of Riding: Lynn Kinsky * 5230 Baseline Avenue – Santa Ynez, CA 93460 * 805 688-2615