• Other names: Caballo Peruano de Paso, Paso, Peruvian Stepping Horse

• This horse originated in Peru in the mid-1950's but was developed over 300 years

• It descended from Spanish stock put to Barb, Freisian, Jennet and Andalusian mares

• Because of its distinctive, characteristic gait (called the paso) this horse has been very selectively breed. No outside blood has been introduced for several centuries

• This is the only naturally (not taught or aided by man) gaited breed in the world that can guarantee its gait to 100 percent of its foals. It's thought its paso gait was inherited from the Spanish Jennets

• The gaits this horse is famous for are the Paso, Paso Corto, Paso Fino and Paso Largo

• The breeds action is called Termino

• Shown without shoes with short, natural hoof

• Reaches speeds up to 16 m.p.h.

• Lateral four beat gait. Forelegs swing in an arc while hindlegs take long, straight strides. Hindlegs touch ground fractionally ahead of front leg

• This horse is NOT related to Paso Fino

• The Peruvian Paso has a long crested neck, a deep broad chest and body with strong, fine legs

• The neck is fairly short and well muscled, and the mane and tail are full (the tail is naturally low set)

• A docile, tought horse which is easy to handle and break due to it sgreat endurance and excellent temperament

• Energetic Colors: Bay, chestnut, brown, black, gray, any solid color, roan with bay and chestnut coats most common

• Height: 14.1 - 15.1 hands high

• Popular Uses: Adult and children, pleasure, trail, parades, show, competitive, endurance, drill teams and sidesaddle riding