Paradise Paso Finos Information

Paso Finos make an exciting investment opportunity. If the purchase is motivated by a desire for a personal pleasure horse, then there couldn't be a more pleasurable equine experience. On the other hand, the thrill of competition is an enticement enjoyed by many owners. Show classes are available at levels from first-time novice to professional trainer, and the rewards vary from personal satisfaction to international prestige. Shows are conducted year-round at regional levels throughout the United States as well as in the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. United States' competitors and spectators can also participate in an annual Grand National Championship Show sanctioned by the Paso Fino Horse Association. Versatility is the passport to satisfied ownership for this popular equine. In addition to show and pleasure-trail abilities, the Paso Fino can be trained for a variety of uses. In competitive trail riding the endurance of the well-trained Paso Fino has earned the breed national honors. Its compact size and quickness have carved it a place on ranches where it becomes a hard working partner and employee. Remember, in South America, Pasos ARE the cowpony. It is an excellent driving horse, and competes with spirit in gymkhana. In bird dog work, the Paso Fino not only demonstrates a fine temperament for field handling, but also is of a size that makes frequent mounting and dismounting easy. Because of its exceptionally smooth ride, it is the premier and prudent choice for those with back and neck injuries and arthritis, as well as for therapeutic riding programs for the handicapped. Paso Finos are ridden and trained both English and Western. They are lightly shod or go unshod depending on the terrain you are generally riding on. It was a Paso Fino mare who won the battle of the breeds in horse country in Florida where the horses were judged on their abilities to perform a number of different disciplines, including jumping, barrels, trail, show, reining, and driving. A Paso can be trained to perform any function that you may desire, and will enjoy the teamwork and partnership that it takes to get there. In 1972 the Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc., was established to promote, protect, and improve the breed. It organized registration, importation, breeding and showing in the United States, and gave the breeders an opportunity to join hands in an effort to publicize the availability of this once rare breed. Since that time, the numbers of Paso Finos and Paso Fino enthusiasts has risen dramatically, and breeders anticipate continued enthusiasm for the company of this outstanding horse. One of the outstanding things about a Paso Fino that differs from so many other gaited horses, is that they are in gait even coming downhill at whatever speed you desire. Even on his own, with no rider, the Paso Fino is in gait. That is what we call a "natural gait" that is inherent in the breed, not manufactured.