The Paso Fino Horse is a distinctive breed
which possesses a classic beauty and style
uniquely its own. thought by many to be the
most exciting breed in America today, the
Paso Fino is distinguished by its natural
four-beat gait, beautiful flowing mane and
tail, graceful carriage and incredibly smooth
ride.
The Paso Fino Horse is a horse for all
seasons, a horse for all climates and a horse
for many diverse purposes. From deep southern
Florida to Alaska, from southern California
to eastern Canada, the Paso Fino horse
demonstrates its remarkable versatility. Not
Just in the show ring, but on competitive
trail and endurance rides, in dressage work,
at barrel racing and gymkhana events, and
back at the ranch working cattle. But most
importantly to hundreds of owners, the Paso
Fino horse is unsurpassed as a pleasure horse
and equine companion. With his remarkable
intelligence and willing disposition, the
Paso Fino can be the first horse for a child,
or the last horse for one's autumn years. And
he may be the one horse that can bring back
the pleasure of horseback riding to the
handicapped or those with back ailments.
The Paso Fino Horse is "America's newest
old breed" since it was unknown in the
United States until the 1950's, but has been
bred in Latin America since the days of the
Conquistadors.
The Paso Fino Horse is an athlete, an
investment and a family treasure. And he does
it all with a natural gait that provides
unparalleled comfort for the rider, a style
that is unique to the breed, and unsurpassed
versatility for the horse lover.
The Paso Fino Horse reflects its Spanish
heritage through its proud carriage, grace
and elegance. The Paso Fino is born with a
gait unique to the breed. As a natural gait,
it does not exhibit the catapulting or
exaggerated leg action of man-made gaits;
rather the movements are smooth, rhythmic,
purposeful, straight, balanced in flexion and
synchronous front to rear, resulting in
unequaled comfort and smoothness for the
rider. The Paso Fino is a graceful, agile and
supple equine athlete that uses all four legs
with precision and harmony. In addition to
being born with the natural ability to
perform the Paso Fino gait, selective
breeding has produced other basic qualities
in today's Paso Fino.
The Paso Fino Horse is people oriented,
enjoying his human companions and striving to
please. He is willing and spirited but very
gentle at hand and easily managed. His hooves
are extremely durable and he is seldom shod
unless traveling on rocky surfaces. His large
lung capacity gives him endurance, and he is
naturally quick, surefooted and athletic.
Size varies with the average being slightly
over 14 hands. Every equine color can be
found. The Paso Fino horse has the ability to
execute all natural equine gaits and can be
taught to perform them on cue. But, because
the Paso Fino gait is so comfortable and
unique, most riders require the Paso Fino to
move only in its own special gait under
saddle.
The Paso Fino Horse is the horse of the
future as an investment. It is one of the
very few equine breeds that has steadily
increased in value over the past years. As
the popularity of this breed continues to
grow, the demand for quality show and
breeding stock will continue to escalate the
prices on such animals. Unlike investing in
real estate, stocks, etc., the Paso Fino
horse will not only be an investment but will
return your love.
