Paso Fino Trainers' -World Wide Directory is proud to announce that Erasto Roman from Puerto Rico has joined our staff. Erasto had been training and riding Paso Fino horses since he was 10 years old.
Erasto is most often recognizes for his accomplishments in Puerto Rico as a Trainer and Rider. But he also has contributed to the presence of the Paso Fino's in Puerto Rico through his participation in the activities and functions of the Puerto Rican Paso Fino horse, and through the growth and promotion of the Paso Fino breeding business. See more about Erasto is our meet the Trainer's section.
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Paso Fino Trainers' Worldwide Directory are dedicated to promote the Interest of the Paso Fino Trainers' and offer our Professional Paso Fino Training Services for showing and pleasure riding.
The Paso Fino horse is a breed who's development began over 500 years ago from horses brought on the trips made by Christopher Columbus to the Americas'.
The horses' are descendants of the Andalusian, Spanish and the Jennet horses. And the countries of origin is (Columbia and Puerto Rico, and then expanding to other Latin American countries, primarily Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, Aruba, and Venezuela) the Paso Fino horses have been used for means of transportation, cattle driving, working, pleasure and showing.
The breed has developed different characteristics through the evolution of of the show horse. There are large numbers of serious breeders who make it their passion to continue improving upon the natural ability the Paso Fino horses' are born with.
Many have ask if the training and riding of the Paso Fino horses are different? Yes, and we will explain the differences on our Web site .
Santana de Plebeyo
The Paso Fino Horse reflects its Spanish heritage through its proud carriage, grace, disposition, elegance and smoothness of gait. Modern care and selective breeding have enhanced its beauty, refinement and well proportioned conformation that conveys strength and power without extreme muscling.
With the Paso Fino horses lively but cntrolled spirit, natural smooth gait and presence, responsive attitude, the Paso Fino is indeed, a rare and desirable equine partner for both showing and pleasure riding.
The gait of the Paso Fino horse is totally natural and normal exhibited from birth. It is an evenly spaced 4-beat lateral
gait with each four contacting the ground independently in a regular sequence at precise intervals creating a rapid, unbroken rhythm.
Executed perfectly, the four hoof beats are absolutely even in both cadence and impact. Footfall is same sequence as a natural equine walk. Left rear, left fore, right rear, right fore. Propulsion is primary from the hind limbs and the
horses motion is absorbed in its back and loins, resulting in equal smoothness and comfort for the rider.
The Paso Fino 4-beet lateral gaited horse are performed at three speeds, which are as described:
PASO FINO HORSE - CLASSIC FINO
This is by far the most exciting to watch or experience. The Paso Fino horse is extremely collected and balanced
with raid even 4-beat gaited footfall with little forward movement with stead and unbroken rhythm. These horses
perform in complete collection, with upright carriage and neck breaking at the poll to allow the head to be held almost on the vertical. The Paso Fino horses should be in excellent physical condition. Not all Paso Fino horses' can perform this and should always be trained by Professional Trainers'.
Paso Fino Horse - Cuarto
This is a ground covering gait that is ideal for pleasure, trails, and endurance riding. This is performed at a very fast walk or running walk. With the Cuarto the collection is mild and extension varies within the two styles (Pleasure and Performance). With the Performance Paso Fino horses' this is performed at a slower Cuarto, with a shorter stride and more rapid footfall. The Pleasure Paso Fino horss have a faster, more relaxed Cuarto. While less execution is expected, there is no loss of the Paso Fino smoothness or gait footfall pattern. The speed is performed by the Classic Fino horses, as well in the style of the Performance Paso Fino horse.
Paso Fino Horse - Largo
This is performed with great speed, as fast as a canter in many horses. The Largo is a speed form of the gait, with speeds up to 25 mile per hour. This speed is equivalent to a canter and in some cases a gallop. This is performed by both, Paso Fino, Performance and Pleasure horses. The hock action, rear end drive, and execution are stronger in the
Paso Fino Performance horses. With the Largo there must be obvious extension of stride from the horses Cuarto as well as the speed. The rider should appear virtually motionless, in the saddle, and there should be no perceptible up and down motion of the horses croup.
Paso Fino horses can execute other gaits natural to other horse breeds in addition to the Paso Fino gait. These are Flat walk which is smooth steady evenly spaced 4-beat gait, the Lope true, 3-beat gait, slow, cadence, smooth, straight on both leads, with no tendency to mix gaits. The Canter - Two 3-beat gait, straight on both leads, and unhurried with no tendence to mix gaits.
Paso Fino Show Horses
Most of the Paso Fino show horses have been professionally trained (Professional Trainers' Directory):
Paso Fino Conformation Class, Paso Fino Classic Fino, Paso Fino Performance, Paso Fino Pleasure Class, Paso Fino Trail Class, Paso Fino Costume Class, Paso Fino Western Pleasure, Paso Fino Versatility, Paso Fino Equitation, Paso Fino Country Pleasure, all have championship classes.
Caballos Paso Fino:
Paso Fino horses are often referred to by Latin Americans. Caballos meaning horse, Paso Fino meaning fine step.
Paso Fino horses are wide spreak thoughout Colombia, Puerto Rico, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Yourm New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Massachutes, Florida, Connecticut, California, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Arizona, UK, England, Germany, Japan, etc.
The Paso Fino horse is the fastest growing breed in America today. With their ability in endurance riding, Largo racing, Barrels, Cutting, Macy's Day Parade, Trails, Showing, 4-H showing, mountain riding (they are sure footed) and beach riding. There is so much more that the Paso Fino horses can do that other breeds can't. But their intelligence leads them to be the leader in horse breeds. Gaited horses are wonderful but the Paso Fino has far more the smoother gaits.
We welcome you to come and ride our Paso Fino horses and watch how our trainers' handle them. It's amazing to watch their footfall.
Paso Fino Breed History & Paso Fino Gaits
Erasto Roman wins his first show with Santana
