Beth has been on the back of a horse from as long as anyone can remember!  Growing up in the Paso Fino breed, Beth was a regular on the show scene as a Sub-Junior and Junior and has won Nationals in Equitation 5 times and in Pleasure Youth 2 times!  This doesn't even count the times she was in the ribbons.  Beth went to equine college and rode at the Intercollegiate level, winning Reserve National Intercollegiate Champion in Beginner Stock Seat (Western) Equitation in 1990.  It is no wonder that Beth is such a gifted instructor and trainer, a trait that is sought-after in the Paso Fino breed.  Beth's own education has lent itself to the natural progression of instructor and her students rave about her patience and the quality of her lessons.  See a photo journal of one of Beth's lessons here.

As a trainer, Beth has made her mark on the breed.  Shortly after graduating and taking over the management and training at El Tomaria, Beth appeared on the scene with several impressive mounts.  She won Reserve National Champion 4yr Performance Schooling Filly on Monsenora in 2001 and in the same year, she trained Oropel de Arroyuelos who went on to win Nationals in Performance Junior Youth. She has set the standard  for the style of training at El Tomaria and continues to train and show for the team in addition to managing the farm and its breeding program and instructing.  Come by and meet her and see why everyone says she always has a smile!

Petronio is owned by the Bedell family and is shown in Bellas Formas, Fino A/O and Fino Open

Christian is an exciting new addition at El Tomaria.  A full bio is still to come!