This gait, also called “paso llano” (smooth gait), produces a rhythmic and smooth pace in which the horse’s gravity centre remains practically motionless providing a comfortable and harmonious ride, but proud and arrogant.
The Peruvian Paso is a medium size horse from 140 to 153 cm height which have a strong thorax that stand out its width and depth chest of rounded shapes. On its thin and smooth skin, even when bay and alazanes fur predominate, almost all varieties are possible.
Its` well proportioned flat neck is harmoniously joint to a well-balanced and expressive head, with small and thin ears, curved inward and live and expressive eyes. His short, compact and slightly arched back is flattened at the top and rounded on the sides.
The muscular and solids extremities with exceptional strong and define lines are destined to withstand their steps demands. In the legs, it highlights the inclination and hoofs strength while the hands show flat and compact knees that absorb the hoofs impact against the floor.
Complementing its characteristics, the mouth softness and temperament docility, turns the animal spirit and strength to the rider service, integrating a perfect combination of beauty and great look.
These qualities plus its endurance and rusticity, create an exquisite mixture of elegance and smoothness on the Peruvian Paso Horse gait, which allows rider to enjoy long rides without suffering the impact on his body.
The arrogant spirit that distinguishes todays` Peruvian Paso Horse is legacy of cultures merger wich took more than 500 years.
Rise in Peru Viceroyalty territories, this breed began to expand and get into America as a luxury feature in the Argentinean Northwest area.
Over time and thanks to its unique characteristics, this Horse breed became also as a social distinction symbol and an unconditional ally for travel and work
Actually, although the total specimens’ number is still very small, its breeding has been extended throughout Argentine territory. Breeders work and dedication are to preserve and improve their functional and morphological features, those that makes the Peruvian Paso Horse been known as "The Best Saddle in the World." |
