Around the Rings- 2025 High Desert Pinto Horse Association Fall Festival

The High Desert Pinto Horse Association series held twice annually at McCoy Equestrian Center in Chino Hills is a unique set of shows that cater to California members and beyond.

Like many shows, it has two arenas showing at once, but the significant difference is the brainchild of the HDPtHA members and show manager Fral Lelli:  Big horses on one side (Arena 1), and littles on the other side (Arena 2).

Arena 1 classes have ranged from Pinto to Open to Ranch, depending on the current needs of the exhibitor base, while ponies and miniatures from all breed to Pinto and Solid Pinto strut their stuff in Arena 2.

At this year’s Fall Festival on October 5, 2025, the focus in Arena 1 was on the Ranch Horse and the open show horse, with judges Michael Hoyt and Lindsey Minor.  The Ranch Horse arena hosted photographer Ron Henry!  His photos are available in Google Drive, and can be downloaded at the link at the bottom of this post.

Congratulations to the Arena 1 High Point winners:

On the mini horse side in Arena 2, judges Amanda Wright-Gates and Rebecca Huddleston evaluated everything from halter to driving to over-fence competition, including PeeWee classes.

Congratulations to the High Point winners:

Miniature Amateur

Champion: Megan Samano and Ready As It Gets

Reserve: Emily LaBelle and Picassos Victorian Lace

Miniature Open

Champion: JSW Prime Time Aces High with Laura Fowler for Pam Molder

Reserve: Megan Samano and Ready As It Gets

Solid Division

Champion: DVM Trouly A Level Up with Haley Samano and Pam Molter

Reserve: Ten LS Majestic Desert Legacy with Christine Godin

Miniature Open Solid

Champion: PF Take A Solid Look with Pam Molter

Reserve: Ten LS Majestic Desert Legacy with Christine Godin

A special honor in Arena 2 was bestowed on Sandra Fosnot and Priceless Miracles Royal Rascal at the completion of their win of Miniature Roadster. Their award was named for two late exhibitors who had a huge impact on the show circuit, the miniature horse community, and beyond: Flo Hall Palacios, and miniature horse Charisma Spots Agold, aka Doc.

 

Just a reminder from Ron Henry – the high resolution photos take a moment to download depending on your connection, so be patient for them to be crisp as they load: “Feel free to download and use them on your Social Media. I ask that you please give me photo credit. If you wish to use them for your business, please contact me for licensing fee. If you’d like to support my work, contributions are greatly appreciated-they allow me to keep offering these photos at no cost. You can send donations through Zelle to r.henry@roadrunner.com

Find the gallery here:

10.5.25 High Desert Pinto Horse Assoc. Show – Google Photos