Paso Fino Horses - Our Story
Purchased in Puerto Rico in the fall of 2008, it was a long process to move the horses to Biras Creek, involving long hours of phone calls and paperwork
between local Puerto Rican and British Virgin Island vets, US and BVI Agricultural Departments and Customs to arrange all the permits, blood tests,
and transportation.
Finally, the green flag was given, and on December 9th at 10am they were taken to the USDA Quarantine Barn in Puerto Rico where they were checked over by USDA Officials. They waited 10 hours to be boarded onto the Pacific Seal for their journey to Tortola where they would clear customs. Departing Puerto Rico at midnight, they arrived in Tortola 12 hours later, safe and sound, but tired and hungry. The horses were offloaded and checked by the BVI Agriculture Department and Customs, before being sent to their next boat for the ride to Biras Creek. After 32 hours of travel, Pam and David Johnson were eager to meet and calm the horses when they arrived.
With a passion for horses, the Johnson’s thought horses would be a great addition to Biras Creek. Splitting their time between the BVI and Michigan,
where they have Tennessee Walking Horses at their farm, they look forward to a long-term commitment and relationship with the Fab Five: Sorbeto, Ben, Winston, Fugitive, and Kid. Chosen for their breed, these horses are able to withstand high temperatures and are perfectly suited for the tropical atmosphere here at Biras Creek.
between local Puerto Rican and British Virgin Island vets, US and BVI Agricultural Departments and Customs to arrange all the permits, blood tests,
and transportation.
Finally, the green flag was given, and on December 9th at 10am they were taken to the USDA Quarantine Barn in Puerto Rico where they were checked over by USDA Officials. They waited 10 hours to be boarded onto the Pacific Seal for their journey to Tortola where they would clear customs. Departing Puerto Rico at midnight, they arrived in Tortola 12 hours later, safe and sound, but tired and hungry. The horses were offloaded and checked by the BVI Agriculture Department and Customs, before being sent to their next boat for the ride to Biras Creek. After 32 hours of travel, Pam and David Johnson were eager to meet and calm the horses when they arrived.
With a passion for horses, the Johnson’s thought horses would be a great addition to Biras Creek. Splitting their time between the BVI and Michigan,
where they have Tennessee Walking Horses at their farm, they look forward to a long-term commitment and relationship with the Fab Five: Sorbeto, Ben, Winston, Fugitive, and Kid. Chosen for their breed, these horses are able to withstand high temperatures and are perfectly suited for the tropical atmosphere here at Biras Creek.
