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About the Judges: Kim Montee Cavataio I began my affection for the Peruvian Paso Horse in 1970. My mother and grandfather were both horse breeders and showmen. I have spent over 40 years of my life teaching new owners and juniors equitation, horsemanship, groom- ing, gait, and understanding of the Peruvian horse. I have been a carded U.S. Judge for over 16 years. In that time I have judged 3 U.S National shows. In 2005 the U.S. National show had almost 400 horses attending. Along with this I have also judged Canadian Regional and National shows and in Central America. I am also a Ring Steward and have been a carded Show Steward. In addition, I also judge open breed shows. My list of accomplishments started when I won High Point Jr. several times. I then went on to Na- tional Championships and National Laureado wins. Some of my most memorable wins were the title of US National Laureado Performance Stallion on my Aunt’s horse and riding my personal gelding to be the top money winning horse of the 2001 & 2003 Futurity along with multiple Laureado titles and Medallion de Oro winner for 2001. Thank you for the invitation to be your judge for 2018. I look forward to the show, seeing your horses and meeting all of you. Dante Mazzi I was born into a horse family starting my relationship with the breed very early on in my life. After starting a career in the field of economics that I studied, my passion for the Peruvian horse drew me to immigrate to the USA in 1988. I started working as head trainer for Rancho de Colores in California, for Gary & Jeri Kimmel. From there I went to France to train for the Chamberlain family where I spent a year training and mentoring some young trainees. From there I started working for Rancho Chahuchu, owned by Larry & Joy Redman. I spent many years there managing, training, showing and enjoying my son grow up around the horses. Today I am the co-owner/Founder & CEO of Mother Jungle Inc., a company dedicated to the import of organic products from South America & Asia, with offices in Peru, USA & Europe.