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Descended from high-quality Spanish stock brought to South America in the 16th century, the Peruvian Paso is a beautiful horse often resembling a colored Andalusian, but smaller in stature between about 14 and 15hh. It has a four-beat, walk-trot gait that is considered one of the most comfortable rides in the world. The forelegs show a hightened action, and the hind legs are driven powerfully under the horse with lowered quarters. The Peruvian Paso can achieve and maintain this gait at about 11 m.p.h. and has good endurance. |
| Considered the "National Horse of Peru," the Peruvian Paso was created from the combination of the Spanish Jennet, the Barb, and the Andalusian, and since has not been influenced by any infusion from other breeds. Its gait is referred to by Peruvians as "termino," which is said to resemble in its front legs the smooth outward rolling of a swimmer's arm in a crawl. The Peruvian is also possessed of a spirit called "Brio," which makes it perform with "arrogance" and exuberance, yet retaining its tractable temperament. |  |
| Check out the links below for more information on the Peruvian Paso and for farms currently breeding Peruvians. Clicking on the link will open a new window: | |||||||||
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