what are paso fino horses?
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A Paso Fino is a gaited horse, but to leave the description at that  is like saying the Pacific Ocean is water. Gaited horses come in  many varieties, but none surpass the quality and  smoothness of gait experienced with the Paso Fino breed. The Paso Fino exhibits this  quality  from birth, with foals only hours old performing the perfect four beat rhythm the breed is noted  for. Paso Fino horses come in all sizes, shapes and colors. They can be found as tall as 16  hands  for those to whom height is important and as small as 13 for those  to whom it is not.  The body styles vary from stocky to streamlined.  All colors are found except the Appaloosa pattern. The breed is noted for it's agility,  intelligence and hardiness. \nThey come from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Columbia and Venezuela as the original countries. For many generations the Paso Fino was a Latin breed.  Breeders in these areas had no need for large horses, as the native peoples were not large of stature themselves. They did however have great pride in the appearance of their horses and execution of gait so they breed to enhance these characteristics. The Paso Fino became a horse that carried itself with much pride, or "brios" and the unique short strided, rapid footfall of the classic Fino or Fino Fino became prized in their native lands. \n\nPaso Fino walk, gait and canter. The Paso Fino gait is performed at three speeds with the level of collection varying , the  speeds are Classic Fino, Paso Corto, and Paso Largo  The horses perform the gait in three styles, the Classic Fino, Performance and the Pleasure style. The gait is perfect four beat neither lateral nor diagonal. with the footfall being left hind, left front, right hind right front,  the same as the natural walk.    The gait is a natural, it is not uncommon for newborn foals to be gaiting shortly after birth. Gait may be refined through training, but no artificial training equipment or special shoeing is used  .  \n\n\n\nClassic Fino is by far the most breath taking to watch or experience. The horse is  balanced and collected with rapid footfall and slow forward speed, demonstration a rapid, steady, and unbroken rhythm. Their feet are moving faster than you can drum your leg with your hands, and they are moving forward at a speed slower than your normal walking speed. The Classic Fino (or FINO FINO) has extremely short rapid footfall, sounds like the rapid roll of a drum, with VERY slow forward speed.  The 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.  Only a small percentage of the Paso Fino can perform this gait.  To perform it well requires natural ability and an athlete, the horse must be supple, balanced and in great physical form to be able to sustain the Classic Fino. The Dons of the countries of origin found it a point of pride to own and ride the BEST of these Classic Fino Stallions.  These men often weighed 200 to 400 lbs., and the horses would carry them for hours as they surveyed their lands.  The Paso Fino became a breed with much heart and endurance and a natural gait which was passed on from one generation to the next. \n\nPaso Corto is a ground covering gait witch is ideal for pleasure, and trail riding. About the speed of a trot or rack or running walk. The Corto moves forward at about the speed of the trot in non-gaiting breeds, collection is mild and extension varies within the two styles (Pleasure and Performance). Performance horses tend to perform a slower Corto, with a shorter stride and more rapid footfall. Hock action and rear end drive and execution being prized in this style of Paso Fino (The Performance Paso). The Pleasure Paso Fino tends to have a faster, more relaxed Corto.  Less execution is expected, but no loss of smoothness or gait footfall pattern. Most Classic Fino horses are also capable of performing a Corto, and when they do it is in the
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I am only 23 but I have been riding for over 17 years now and I hope to still be riding when I am in my 50's! Congratulations to those of you ( men included) who take up riding in the later years. It is one thing to start riding when you are a little daredevil of a child but to be an age where you know what the risks are really involved is something else indeed!. Yes Peruvian Pasos are a very smooth ride. If it is one that you think you want to buy or at least try, make sure that it is one that is a little older as he probably will have been trained a lot more and knows what he is supposed to do. Tennessee Walking Horses are also very smooth. Finding a gaited breed of horse will be of your best interest as they having smoother gaits than the jarring trot and even the canter. I know that as a 23 year old I am really starting to feel just how bad the trot really can be. It requires a lot of work to counteract the jar of it and riding the canter can be hard on your body with certain horses. Best of Luck on finding a horse for you. I hope you find a partner that will last a long time.
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it depends on the type of horse. in general a "team," "harras," or "stable."\n\ncolts are a "rag," or "rake."\n\nin the wild they are known as a "herd."
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Two great fillies at two great tracks:\nRuffian-Belmont\nGo For Wand-Saratoga
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There is a gelding born in 2001 named Cala Springs but I don't know who his owner is. His pedigree is Statesmanship-Radio City by Regal Classic. Hope this helps.
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Check this site: http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/pointtopoint/results/index.php?ctxt=point
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I believe the one you are looking for is Fresh Horses\n\nPretty in Pink was similar but not the way you describe it.
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http://www.2buyhorses.com/
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I love horses, especially Peruvian Paso Horses and American Quarter Horses.\n\nPeruvians are gaited horses.  They are really smooth, and do not trot.\n\nBelow are links to more information on both breeds.
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a horse named wednesday
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For beginners, start with a Western saddle. They are more stable. The western saddle has the horn in front. The horn is for hanging the lasso on, not for holding on to. But many beginners use the horn as a handle -- makes them feel more secure.\n\nTell the stable you are a novice rider. They will give you a gentle mare to ride. You may need a stool to get your foot in the stirrup. Stand to the left of the horse's face. Left hand on saddle horn. Left foot in left stirrup, swing right leg over the saddle and place right foot in right stirrup.\n\nNow, take both reins in left hand. Hold saddle horn in right hand if you want. Gently squeeze horses body with your thighs. You won't be wearing spurs!\n\nYou will most likely have a trail guide. When his horse moves, yours will follow. If she doesn't, gently snap both reins in a down motion. A horse moves side to side so expect some motion. Do not tense up or grip too tightly. Relax in the saddle.\n\nHold reins down & loosely to let the horse have her head (go). To turn horse, move reins out from your body in the direction you want her to go and gently tug (snap) the reins. To stop, pull both reins back towards your body in a smooth gentle motion.\n\nIf the stable gives you a good riding horse, she will know what to do with little help from you.\n\nOne thing to remember, horses may lose their footing. Do NOT panic. She won't go down, just may skid a bit. Hold with your thighs. Keep feet in stirrups. Heels in down position.\n\nHave fun!
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The Spanish were the first to introduce horses to the Americas in modern times.
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equine=horse\nrenal=kidneys
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Pinetar is the name of the renowned show horse kept by Cordo Carraher of Oxford, Maryland, USA. On March 25, 2006, Pine Tar broke through his electric fence subjecting himself to previously unforseen danger.\n\nEDIT: additional info:\n\nI guess the only thing else I can offer of help would be to contact some of the horse breeders in Alabama by phone to see if they might have heard of him:\nhttp://www.magicyellow.com/category/Horse_Breeders/Cities.html\n\nAlso try posting your question on horse bulletin boards/forums on the internet.\n\nIf you add more information it would be easier as well. If you know what he used to race in, what places he might have finished, the time and dates, last known trainers, anything else you can think of, etc.
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I like the horse.  For some reason I feel safer on it.  Next would be the high bar.  I love to giant!
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To find some quickly, go to the yahoo search bar and type horses, or whatever you are specifically looking for. You will get current and past/resolved questions. I did this with bass fishing, and found hundreds of questions with great info.  You can also do an advanced search and find more specific information.  Good luck!
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Posted: 6/13/2006 3:13:04 PM ET\n \nBarbaro's cast changed; injured leg looks 'excellent'\n \nKentucky Derby (G1) winner Barbaro's cast was changed on Tuesday for the first time since his surgery on May 21 to repair multiple fractures in his right hind leg, suffered during the Preakness Stakes (G1) the previous day. \n \nDean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, replaced the cast with Barbaro under general anesthesia and was pleased with how the colt is healing.\n\n"His leg looks excellent," Richardson said. "The incision has healed well and judging by the radiographs, the graft is opacifying (taking). Callus is forming nicely, and all of the implants (plate and 27 screws) look unchanged." \n\nBarbaro came out of anesthesia in the facility's recovery pool, a process that went very smoothly, according to a press release.\n\nBarbaro remains in intensive care at the hospital.