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Paso Fino


Breed Description:

Today's Paso Fino reflects its Spanish heritage through its proud carriage, elegance, and natural four-beat gait. When most people first see a Paso Fino, they are impressed by its noble appearance. With its beautifully flowing, luxurious mane and tall, full forelock and athletic balance, it gives an immediate impression of power and grace. The Paso Fino are not only beautiful, they are affectionate,
intelligent and built for both fun and hard work.

The Paso Fino was brought to the America's by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage. It is a mixture of Andalusian, Barb and the now extinct Spanish Jennet. Used as the foundation stock for remount stations of the Conquistador, as they carried their riders for days over mountains, open ranges, and dense jungles. Over time, because of of its smooth ride it became known as Los Caballos de Paso Fino, "the horse with the fine step".
 

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