The FHBPA is pleased to recognize Merida Alvarez as January’s Groom of the Month. The 45 year old Merida is married and has 3 children, he is a native of Santa Rosa, Guatemala and for the past 3 years has worked in the barn of Ron Spatz. According to Merida, his favorite horse has been the stakes winning Mo Cash. Kudos to Merida for being selected for the award and he will be recognized in the winners circle following the first race Friday Feb 1st.