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Of proud Spanish heritage, with foundation sires from Puerto Rico and Colombia, it is the natural, smooth gait that distinguishes the Paso Fino breed.  Rather than trotting, the Paso Fino moves with an evenly spaced, four beat gait.  As each hoof strikes the ground independently, the impact is dissipated before it can jostle the rider.

Speed of forward movement progresses from the fino and paso corto to the largo.  The rapid fire staccato rhythm of the classic fino gait, whether demonstrated bella forma or under saddle, is a thrill.  Properly conditioned, these horses can corto for hours, and thanks to the smoothness of the gait, the trail rider can stay comfortable in the saddle, too.

Elegant and noble, Paso Finos are born with the ability to gait.  Training can define and enhance use.  Whether English or Western, show, endurance, or pleasure depends on the innate characteristics of the particular horse and desire of its rider.