I think these horses are pretty but that is the most un-natural, uncomfortable ride I have ever got on a horse. It was like putting a saddle on a blender. A constant quick jerking motion. I owned one for almost a week before going back to my racking horses.
@Emura100 If you watch these people "showing" you will see them getting the same "jerky" movement in the pelvic and hip area. I love all horses but was just stating my own opinion. It is a very quick, jerky or quivery ride and the horses are "very" quick movers not only in step but in turns and so forth. Not a ride for me. The one I had was a very good horse as per the Paso goes and was being trained for show. She did all the Paso gaits. Just not for me......
@topcommission It may be a little jerky, but you are on a moving animal and that is to be expected. It is still a lot smoother than a trot. If you are soft through your back then your hips just move with the horses movement, I've personally never noticed any jerkiness except on rough horses.
@Emura100 listen dude you dont look like too bright of a man from the looks of your picture and im not a rider but i do know a shit ton about horses so dont start with me
@iSt3ve1 I know it isn't a trot gait. I just don't know what you call it. I know some ponies have a "tolt" but idk what this is called. i'm not bashing the horses.. chilll
These horses are so strange. I think they're pretty though. The trot they do is weird but some people might think me jumping or doing dressage is weird. I really wanna ride one, I hear they're crazy smooth. I think it'd be cool to have for a trail horse if they're as smooth as they say they are....
@equestrian208 Where are you at? I work for a Paso Fino farm. They are awesome horses and yes they are crazy smooth. Best trail horses I've ever seen and ridden
@LilMissMusic215 Then you are a good person. Never seen a sored horse? My father bred and trained TWH's and had to sue and get court orders to return 5 that he caught the buyers soring. IF it was not still prevelant then the issue would have died out. if you dont want to be asscoicated with a generalization then dont assc with a group that is known to do this. Work to eliminate the sguilty ones from the shows. They are there and to many of them . I'm not your enemy your bad owners are.
People need to stop making stupid assumptions about this. First of all, babies are born gaiting. As they get older, they start falling into their certain disciplines. Pleasure, more laid back, Performance, more upward action, or Fino, which is here. There is no abusive training done with the paso finos. The only thing that can be considered close is the fact that they cut a nerve in the tail. While doing so is against the rules, they don't do it to get rid of movement and some do it naturally.
@josse912 Why would you feel sorry for them? This is complelety natural. a lot of Iberiean breeds do this. not just Paso's They are the dominate ones yes but Mustangs do it in the wild sometimes as well. Fjords and Icelandics do it differently as well, its called a "Tolt". No abuse here. I have seen 4 month old foals doing this on their own . This isnt artificial like the SOB Walker people do to their horses with torture devices.
@Race62hud Fjords arn't gaited :) And TWH can gait naturally without pads or soring. But you're right, gaiting is pretty common and lots of breeds has it. Most breeds still get a gaited indivudual every now and then even though they won't be trained for it, rather people try to get rid of it. My standardbred will gait /flatwalk and rack) and trot, no weights, pads or soring. I think this fino gait is funny though :P so quick and slow at the samew time.. xD
@flufferz626 actually u should do ur research alittle more!!!! u have to train them with chains and thick rubber bands on there legsright above the hoofs in order to do that!!! i have 2 paso fino's and i know alot of paso trainers!!! so before u go and say i have no clue wht im talking about dont!!!
@kingdane3 actually YOU should do more research...you are TOTALLY wrong. All foals are able to perform the four beat gait as soon as they can move faster than a walk. I TRAIN Paso Finos, I OWN more than 2 Paso Fino's- more like...7. I've had more than that in my lifetime (I'm only 35). Perhaps your 2 "Paso Finos" are not purebred? u should check ur reg. And not to mention, you need to switch trainers- That is cruel training. If your 2 are Pure, I'm shocked they allow to be treated that viciously
@kingdane3 Ya sure you are the one who needs to do research. I work for a Paso Fino barn that has over 40 horses. The gait is completely natural. My trainer (and every single one I've met which is a lot) have never put a training device on the horses legs and have never had to use chains in training. You are not a trainer and OWNING only TWO very poorly pred (if they are even pure) Pasos who can't do the gait because they are poorly bred doesn't mean it is unnatural.
Best ride....................... I own QH and TW, and by far this breed is the smoothest.Theyare very smart attentive and always willing to work! although they are not as big like other breed! THEY ARE STRONG!
Very interesting and impressive control for rider and mount... I'm curious.. can anyone tell me, what is the purpose or origin of this particular gait?
OK training but not like the five gated horses.Right?You know I can not remmber that movie by disney that first showd this kind of breed.Was a palomino in that story.
@xxBlackVeilBridexx Neat where they origenate from?Where they ancesters wild or ferrel?Well thank you much.We just haven,t been informed of these beauties.
@xxBlackVeilBridexx I know they are descended from the Spanish barb and jennet along with a few other Spanish breeds. And yes they were bred for the gait originally as work horses (the small steps did well for working in more rocking, mountainous terrain) and eventually it became just for show (with the gait being all natural of course).
@7466309change I know they are descended from the Spanish barb and jennet along with a few other Spanish breeds. And yes they were bred for the gait originally as work horses (the small steps did well for working in more rocking, mountainous terrain) and eventually it became just for show (with the gait being all natural of course).
@7466309change Now we say it is natural, but it is natural, after being selectively bred. They cross the spanish jennet, and the spanish barb, with some Andalusian, and they got a hardy horse that gaited like the jennet did, but with more energy, and more stamina.
On their own the horses probably would not have moved this way, as it is generations and generations of selective breeding. That said, these horses are not sored, they are flat shod, and perfectly balanced.
@7466309change Pedregal Del Conde. He is a grey about 1/2 way through the video.
The reason he won is his quickness, and the quietness in his croup, and head. He was far and above the best one in the class.
The board is weighed very heavy, and can make or break a ride, but on the wall, you are asked to go from this tight energetic gait, to a complete stop with no steps. If I remember correctly he was amazing in his ability to control his energy and almost did not walk at all in the class
Paso finos are naturally gaited this way. no one is making them gait unnaturally or forcing them to tuck their heads. Its all natural and its not cruel at all. these horses are magnificent and one of a kind. Have some respect for these beautiful animals and dont hate :)
@AppyFreak10 Everything you said is right :). I just don't get why a horse would naturally do this, seeing as it is the slowest possible way to get around, LOL
Paso finos are naturally gaited this way. no one is making them gait unnaturally or forcing them to tuck their heads. Its all natural and its not cruel at all. these horses are magnificent and one of a kind.
I Love Paso Finos..i wanted to ride one where i take lessons but i'm doing western..Im not a big fan of their gaits though but i love my mare Feldina <3 I have respect for them its just not something i want to do..its amazing though beaituful really.
I Love Paso Finos..i wanted to ride one where i take lessons but i'm doing western..Im not a big fan of their gaits though but i love my mare Feldina <3
these are the most awesome horses - I have 4 Paso Finos! As a previous owner of QH and Arabs, I can testify to the amazing ride, brains and willingness of this breed. I love all horses and all have their specific gifts and talents, but owning 4 paso finos - each has a different personality and temperament, but all are smart, smooth and totally awesome!
I have worked with paso finas, they is nothing wrong with the gait, and doesnt harm the horse in anyway. if you thing this is wrong, you might want to look at dressage, jumping, rodeo too!! just think bout that one!!!
The gait does have a purpose. If any of you rode horses instead of browsing the internet about horses, you'd know what I'd mean. Cabaneros [Latin American cowboys] used breeds like this because that odd gait is wonderfully smooth. Riding a horse with a jarring trot makes your ass ache for hours after getting off it. You could have a cup of tea while riding and the liquid will barely ripple. It's now used in show arenas, as most horses are used for nowadays.
@Emura100 Obviously you haven’t seen Peruvian paso my friend! The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light pleasure saddle horse known for its smooth ride. It is distinguished by a natural, four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano. This characteristic gait was utilized for the purpose of covering long distances over a short period of time without tiring the horse or rider. The gait is natural and does not require extensive training.
@epicureo25 I'll admit that I do not know much about The Peruvian but the Paso Fino's gait is completely natural. I know 3 5 month old colts who were doing the gait without training just hours after they were born.
@epicureo25 It is for showing type purposes. The horses you see at shows have had their natural gait refined, some are born to do this while others cannot get it this refined, and they make excellent trail horses. The ones I know do not tire easily and it is a much smoother ride for both the rider and the horse.
you know, it's different but i love it. i ride hunter/jumper and it's something that i love and prefer to ride than any other discipline but i still have admiration and respect for those who ride in other disciplines. all those horses are beautiful and concentrated and that's what matters right?
When I first saw the Paso Fino I thought the gait looked quite strange compared to the gaits of our Quarter Horses, Thorougbhreds, Warmbloods & Arabians, but I kept clicking on youtube after youtube, and I think they are wonderful. I have the utmost respect for the horses, the riders and the competitions. It is extremely interesting and entertaining and those horses are very athletic - different from ours, but certainly not worse, just different.
@epicureo25 - what is the purpose of anything with horses? The purpose of so many gaits has been subjugated by our desires: we desire extended trot and its only purpose in most cases is to get a good score in a dressage test. We desire a big jump with the purpose of going clear and winning prize money. This gait may have grown from a gait that helped the horse over rough or boggy ground and now its purpose is to win competitions and characterize the breed & culture.
@epicureo25 - passage and piaffe have no practical use any more - they are movements for competition & to demonstrate the horse's level of training. These are movements for competition & to demonstrate the horse's level of training. Some horses will naturally perform passage & piaffe in the paddock & riders refine it for performance under saddle; these horses will naturally perform these gaits in the paddock & riders refine it for performance under saddle. Same same, really.
@leaowens Very nice posting, thanks. You should try one. Not all of the Paso Finos have this tight of collection. They have a 4beat gait similar speed to a trot; another similar to a canter/lope. Primero was clocked at nearly 30mph while in his NATURAL 4beat gait. In fact, this breed is often recommended by Dr.'s to those with back/neck problems that don't want to give up riding because of the jarring. These guys are atheletic, they jump, event, pole bend, barrels, trail, therapy, u name it.
@leaowens They are incredibly smooth, incredibly smart, aim to please, LOVE praise...and clapping. They ALL love to hear their hooves on the board...they get excited to show off- I've ridden in parades, and they show off more when people are looking at them, lol. oh, and don't forget, you can cut cattle with them too! Like endurance riding? Take your Paso Fino- he will keep up with the others and your rear won't be as sore as your non-Paso friends. Find a sales ranch nearby, they will let u ride
@2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino So true. I was riding a stallion (Oropel) a few weeks ago and when I turned him to the board he immediately had a surge of energy and was pulling for the board. And they are quite quick, I saw a mare Largo along side a cantering Appy and was faster than the Appy.
@leaowens They are incredibly smooth, incredibly smart, aim to please, LOVE praise...and clapping. They ALL love to hear their hooves on the board...they get excited to show off- I've ridden in parades, and they show off more when people are looking at them, lol. oh, and don't forget, you can cut cattle with them too! Like endurance riding? Take your Paso Fino- he will keep up with the others and your rear won't be as sore as your non-Paso friends. Find a sales ranch nearby, they will let u ride
I'm sorry if you don't like the "look" of it, but these horses are in a collected up version of their natural gait. Collection is achieved in many equestrian sports, such as dressage. These horses do not have any artificial devices on them to create this gait. The gait of the Paso Fino can be observed in foals just hours old. Therefore, it is natural and this is not any more harmful or worse than any other equestrian discipline.
I've got a question. I have no idea about this race, but I ride icelandic horses for a while now. And there are quite some difference in the way they walk. So is this racespecific that they do this small steps, or are they able to make larger steps and go more forward.
This is ridiculous how many people are downrating this video. This gait is perfectly natural. Foals regularly do this gait. Research the breed a little more before you criticize. Also, the head is naturally at that angle and the tail is held naturally like that.
@Flufferz626 The J-tail is not always natural, that is my only beef. The comparison to docking a dog's tail or bracing the ears doesn't make it much better as those are practices deemed cruel and banned in many European countries (as is tail docking of horses). I personally think natural J-tails are beautiful and natural non-J tails are beautiful too, I think they should both be embraced. And at least it is a one time thing, unlike the cruelty that Big Lick Tennessee Walkers must endure.
@Flufferz626 i agree with you i actually rode one for the first time the other day. and some girl that was with me said "your pulling his head to much blah blah blah complaining that im forcing hm to do tht. so i dropped the reins and used leg pressure and he did this WITH NO HANDS ON THE REINS AT ALL if that doesnt prove its natural idk what will
@123456789mischief From everything I've read, Paso Finos are supposed to be one of the easiest breeds to work with -- very calm & hard-working types.
Another breed to consider would be a Morgan. They were bred in the USA long ago as an all-purpose "family" horse -- calm & friendly enough for anyone to ride or drive, but with enough strength & endurance to also plow fields. There should be some good videos around here of some. :)
Paso Finos are spirited and highly reactive to subtle cues from the handler and/or rider. They are hard working but I wouldn't exactly describe the breed as a whole as being "calm". They're a "hot" breed and I wouldn't recommend one for a beginner.
Synyster ~ I thought the same thing before I bought a paso. Most amazing horse ive ever ridden. So smooth. I know it seems unnatural but it is in the blood not the training. Paso foals can gait as soon as 5 hours after birth, and they've been doing it for over 500 years. Completely natural
That gait seems totally fake to me. The way the horse's feet move is completely fake to me. The computer makes it look frame by frame, but quickly. I know it is real, but it seems so odd and unnatural that a horse can move it's legs that fast and steady within a good pace and rhythm.
This is a natural gait from birth developed and collected. It is a 4 beat gait not a trot although hard to see as it is so quick. The breed has a long standing and beautiful tradition in its gait, this is the most collected. They also have two much more ground covering gaits and can also canter and jump. But here it is showing the ultimate form of the Paso's natural gait. The board is to let spectators hear the cadence to judge for themselves.
I never even knew these horses existed so this is quite the education for me. To think that is the way the horse was born walking is really unusual. I thought some people trained them to walk like that and I was concerned for their joints.
And YES, this is a natural gait... they are born with it, and all you have to do is refine the stride, speed and head carriage. They can trot or canter, but breaking gait is a REAL no-no in the show ring so it's NOT encouraged! Some horses do NOT have a good natural gait, and are not considered "Fino" and they are usually turned into pleasure/trail horses. But they make excellent trail horses! You can ride all day (*even with back problems) and never know the difference!
Absolutely the smoothest ride ever! I used to show a Paso stallion and qualified him for Nationals in 1985. I have never been happy with riding other non-gaited horses since! "Once you go Paso, you never go back!!"
Pasos have 3 gaits, the fino in this video, the corto, which is a bit faster and the largo. Most non-gaited breeds have to canter to keep up with a pasos largo. I've shown and owned pasos and they are awesome trail horses and great for people who like to ride but have back or nerve problems. The gaits are unbelievably smooth.
I will add, that some trainers are kinder in their approach to enhance this breeds' natural corto. I prefer the natural tails as opposed to the 'curved' ones, and a more relaxed corto and gait. They do not 'cut' tails. They use a type of braided hair-net, if you will, and attach the strings to the sides of the saddle to force the base of the tail to remain flat while in training to get such an exaggerated curve.You can tell which horses in the video have been trained using gentler methods.
haish: yes, they are very different but without being intimately involved with the two breeds, it is not easily visible. The Cubans are quite defensive of their version of the breed as well if I am not mistaken. It's a matter of personal tastes whether or not one finds this breed and its gait attractive. They DO do this naturally at birth, but it also takes a lot of training to perfect. Like anything that comes natural, in order to 'perfect' it, you must work very hard.
too bad people commenting negative things about a breed of horse they might not know anything about, one should find the facts before expressing an absurdity.
All breeds of horses have their peculiarities, some you might like some not, it's a preference. I love all breeds and I have ridden Paso's and have galloped them, not a comfortable gallop, none the less a gallop...and for the tails, it seems to be a common thing to see, especially when they gait like that.
@DaffyduckBugzbunny Every show paso I know can walk, trot, and canter naturally. They will gait when given certain cues. Also you don't see many show horses being trail ridden (maybe for exercise sometimes but not usually) and the pasos I ride for trails still have the gait, but they aren't as collected so their strides are longer.
do they look like a pony to you?? look how high the guys feet are in the air. and the board is to amplify the sound you could still here it in the dirt but since there competing in a huge arena it's hard to here the gait.
No. I go to shows because I show horses. I also laugh because it's hilarious looking because they take tiny steps but never look like they're going faster when they change gaits... it's dang cute but it looks strange. You're an idiot. You comment my comment when I didn't call them ugly or say a lot of things that others did.
@phildt67 The Paso Fino is usually 14-15hh, though I know some that have gotten to 16hh (which was weird. Both colts got way bigger than either of their parents)
You know, this requires a lot of talent on the part of horse and rider alike.
But I'm still giggling. x3
TheLeftwheel 1 week ago
I think these horses are pretty but that is the most un-natural, uncomfortable ride I have ever got on a horse. It was like putting a saddle on a blender. A constant quick jerking motion. I owned one for almost a week before going back to my racking horses.
topcommission 1 month ago
@topcommission It is completely natural, and you must have ridden a horrible one if it was a jerking movement.
Emura100 1 month ago
@Emura100 If you watch these people "showing" you will see them getting the same "jerky" movement in the pelvic and hip area. I love all horses but was just stating my own opinion. It is a very quick, jerky or quivery ride and the horses are "very" quick movers not only in step but in turns and so forth. Not a ride for me. The one I had was a very good horse as per the Paso goes and was being trained for show. She did all the Paso gaits. Just not for me......
topcommission 1 month ago
@topcommission It may be a little jerky, but you are on a moving animal and that is to be expected. It is still a lot smoother than a trot. If you are soft through your back then your hips just move with the horses movement, I've personally never noticed any jerkiness except on rough horses.
Emura100 1 week ago
why would you make such a powerful animal look so fucking dumb. the riders look like douches as well.
WhiteMaleRights 1 month ago
@WhiteMaleRights Ya and you look like a moron
Emura100 1 month ago
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WhiteMaleRights 1 month ago
@Emura100 listen dude you dont look like too bright of a man from the looks of your picture and im not a rider but i do know a shit ton about horses so dont start with me
WhiteMaleRights 1 month ago
What has happened to their tails??!?!?
Felur2007 1 month ago
@iSt3ve1 I know it isn't a trot gait. I just don't know what you call it. I know some ponies have a "tolt" but idk what this is called. i'm not bashing the horses.. chilll
equestrian208 2 months ago
@equestrian208 This is a fino, a slower and more collected version of a corto. The tolt is for Icelandic horses
Emura100 2 months ago
This is revolting. I would never ride that.
WhittyD34 3 months ago
@WhittyD34 Why? It is a natural movement for this breed
Emura100 3 months ago
I need one of those to go to my university.
detectfevi 3 months ago
I have a paso/morgan mix mare, and you wouldn't believe the smooth gait on that horse.
dosthepost 6 months ago
Go Paso Fino's (L)
15Blacky08 6 months ago
These horses are so strange. I think they're pretty though. The trot they do is weird but some people might think me jumping or doing dressage is weird. I really wanna ride one, I hear they're crazy smooth. I think it'd be cool to have for a trail horse if they're as smooth as they say they are....
equestrian208 6 months ago
@equestrian208 Where are you at? I work for a Paso Fino farm. They are awesome horses and yes they are crazy smooth. Best trail horses I've ever seen and ridden
Emura100 6 months ago
that is possibly the weirdest horse discipline ive ever seen...
CaitlyDangerSummers 6 months ago 14
@CaitlyDangerSummers Each to his own. Some of us think its an awesome and fun discipline. You should try it sometime
Emura100 6 months ago
@CaitlyDangerSummers but it is an awesome one
Emura100 2 days ago
Or it might have been 2007 lol
RacersDream 7 months ago
I have rode a paso fino gelding and they are awesome animals! I was at perry ga in 2009 for there show and the poeple there are so amazing!
RacersDream 7 months ago
I had a 3.5 year old Paso Fino in the V.I. She was great!!!
EYEWEWPE 7 months ago
that doesn't look normal..
rudihorse101 7 months ago
@rudihorse101 it is completely normal
Emura100 7 months ago
@Emura100 i know, haha. it's pretty cool.. but just freaky! their legs move so fast!!
rudihorse101 7 months ago
I got the chance to ride a Paso stallion and it was the most comfortable ride I've ever had. I'm in love with them.
Neonaxii 7 months ago
@LilMissMusic215 Then you are a good person. Never seen a sored horse? My father bred and trained TWH's and had to sue and get court orders to return 5 that he caught the buyers soring. IF it was not still prevelant then the issue would have died out. if you dont want to be asscoicated with a generalization then dont assc with a group that is known to do this. Work to eliminate the sguilty ones from the shows. They are there and to many of them . I'm not your enemy your bad owners are.
Race62hud 8 months ago
People need to stop making stupid assumptions about this. First of all, babies are born gaiting. As they get older, they start falling into their certain disciplines. Pleasure, more laid back, Performance, more upward action, or Fino, which is here. There is no abusive training done with the paso finos. The only thing that can be considered close is the fact that they cut a nerve in the tail. While doing so is against the rules, they don't do it to get rid of movement and some do it naturally.
rippasofinosammy 9 months ago
Firs of all: They mve lik that naturally, so stop yer yappin' lol. Second: It looks super weird!! But I really want one! :(
kittyhero98 10 months ago
all i can do when i see this is to feal sorry for them!!!!
josse912 10 months ago
@josse912 why feel sorry? They do this naturally
Emura100 10 months ago
@Emura100 no chance in hell thats naturall
renert92 7 months ago
@renert92 Too bad it is natural. Look up information on the Paso Fino and educate yourself before making comments like this.
Emura100 7 months ago
@renert92 Why dont you ride one once before you make a stupid comment like that :) ??
JoyceBonaire 5 months ago
@josse912 Why would you feel sorry for them? This is complelety natural. a lot of Iberiean breeds do this. not just Paso's They are the dominate ones yes but Mustangs do it in the wild sometimes as well. Fjords and Icelandics do it differently as well, its called a "Tolt". No abuse here. I have seen 4 month old foals doing this on their own . This isnt artificial like the SOB Walker people do to their horses with torture devices.
Race62hud 9 months ago
@Race62hud Fjords arn't gaited :) And TWH can gait naturally without pads or soring. But you're right, gaiting is pretty common and lots of breeds has it. Most breeds still get a gaited indivudual every now and then even though they won't be trained for it, rather people try to get rid of it. My standardbred will gait /flatwalk and rack) and trot, no weights, pads or soring. I think this fino gait is funny though :P so quick and slow at the samew time.. xD
nanakla 5 months ago
@flufferz626 actually u should do ur research alittle more!!!! u have to train them with chains and thick rubber bands on there legsright above the hoofs in order to do that!!! i have 2 paso fino's and i know alot of paso trainers!!! so before u go and say i have no clue wht im talking about dont!!!
kingdane3 11 months ago
@kingdane3 actually YOU should do more research...you are TOTALLY wrong. All foals are able to perform the four beat gait as soon as they can move faster than a walk. I TRAIN Paso Finos, I OWN more than 2 Paso Fino's- more like...7. I've had more than that in my lifetime (I'm only 35). Perhaps your 2 "Paso Finos" are not purebred? u should check ur reg. And not to mention, you need to switch trainers- That is cruel training. If your 2 are Pure, I'm shocked they allow to be treated that viciously
2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino 11 months ago
@kingdane3 Ya sure you are the one who needs to do research. I work for a Paso Fino barn that has over 40 horses. The gait is completely natural. My trainer (and every single one I've met which is a lot) have never put a training device on the horses legs and have never had to use chains in training. You are not a trainer and OWNING only TWO very poorly pred (if they are even pure) Pasos who can't do the gait because they are poorly bred doesn't mean it is unnatural.
Emura100 11 months ago
@kingdane3 You don't have to do any special training on a paso to get them to gait.... they do it from birth
rippasofinosammy 9 months ago
Its like a horse power walk
atmicfrestyle540 11 months ago
@atmicfrestyle540
HAHA *YES*!!!
11redmouse11 4 months ago
this is so funny i nearly crapped my self from laughing so hard!
101rileyrocks 1 year ago
get a rocky mountain they are better
cvwatts23 1 year ago
Awesome Breed!
tonyacevedo64 1 year ago
Best ride....................... I own QH and TW, and by far this breed is the smoothest.Theyare very smart attentive and always willing to work! although they are not as big like other breed! THEY ARE STRONG!
tonyacevedo64 1 year ago
Very interesting and impressive control for rider and mount... I'm curious.. can anyone tell me, what is the purpose or origin of this particular gait?
PLMedders 1 year ago
@PLMedders It you check out the PFHA website they have all the info on it.
Emura100 1 year ago
do all paso finos does this? but i think i want one those are cool! :)
XxBleachgurlxX 1 year ago
@XxBleachgurlxX yes it is all natural that was bred into these pasos
swNapoleon16 1 year ago
@XxBleachgurlxX Yes but some cannot achieve the collection needed for this type of showing. Those that can't make great trail horses though
Emura100 1 year ago
There are a lot of grays wish this was the entire vidioe to the class.Very nice.
7466309change 1 year ago
Really interesting to me thanks for exsplaining.I watch again.But I like the chestnut for color.
7466309change 1 year ago
i think it all natural stuff unlike the tennesse walking horses that have chemicals and chains put on there legs just 2 make them step higher
CoUrTnEy69er 1 year ago
I like the chestnut one.
7466309change 1 year ago
i feel bad for some
jillysgem 1 year ago
OK training but not like the five gated horses.Right?You know I can not remmber that movie by disney that first showd this kind of breed.Was a palomino in that story.
7466309change 1 year ago
I never seen this exsept one TV move I barly remmber.So they born doing this?It not trained?
7466309change 1 year ago
@7466309change The Paso Fino is born with a natural 4 beat gait that is refined to this level with training.
Emura100 1 year ago
@7466309change
no it's not trained to that, that's how paso finos walk whle riding
xxBlackVeilBridexx 1 year ago
@xxBlackVeilBridexx Neat where they origenate from?Where they ancesters wild or ferrel?Well thank you much.We just haven,t been informed of these beauties.
7466309change 1 year ago
@7466309change
they are latin based horses.
Coming from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Venzuela
i'm not too sure, but they had to have been bred with this gait, so i'm thinking they're a cross between two different horses
xxBlackVeilBridexx 1 year ago
@xxBlackVeilBridexx I know they are descended from the Spanish barb and jennet along with a few other Spanish breeds. And yes they were bred for the gait originally as work horses (the small steps did well for working in more rocking, mountainous terrain) and eventually it became just for show (with the gait being all natural of course).
Emura100 1 year ago
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@7466309change I know they are descended from the Spanish barb and jennet along with a few other Spanish breeds. And yes they were bred for the gait originally as work horses (the small steps did well for working in more rocking, mountainous terrain) and eventually it became just for show (with the gait being all natural of course).
Emura100 1 year ago
@xxBlackVeilBridexx wounder why nature wishes this kind of gaite?But that will take some study to figure that.Thank you a lot.Much apreciated.
7466309change 1 year ago
@7466309change Now we say it is natural, but it is natural, after being selectively bred. They cross the spanish jennet, and the spanish barb, with some Andalusian, and they got a hardy horse that gaited like the jennet did, but with more energy, and more stamina.
On their own the horses probably would not have moved this way, as it is generations and generations of selective breeding. That said, these horses are not sored, they are flat shod, and perfectly balanced.
fastaslightning1 1 year ago
@fastaslightning1 That is terrific.Good to know.
7466309change 1 year ago
@7466309change Which one won this?
7466309change 1 year ago
@7466309change Pedregal Del Conde. He is a grey about 1/2 way through the video.
The reason he won is his quickness, and the quietness in his croup, and head. He was far and above the best one in the class.
The board is weighed very heavy, and can make or break a ride, but on the wall, you are asked to go from this tight energetic gait, to a complete stop with no steps. If I remember correctly he was amazing in his ability to control his energy and almost did not walk at all in the class
fastaslightning1 1 year ago
wow that is a FAST walk-trot thingy
kikiza123 1 year ago
@kikiza123 Its called a gait
Emura100 1 year ago
@Emura100 ya i know
but it looks like its a mix between a trot and a walk
kikiza123 1 year ago
It really sounds like drum beats... listen to it with out watching. Its really amazing and goes with the culture who created this breed. :)
Fussnfeathers 1 year ago
I've done a lot of research on this breed (and many others) and I've decided that when I can finally afford a horse, this is the breed I'm getting.
halfgoodhalfevil 1 year ago 6
i dont get it....they alllllllsound the same.
THismydream12 1 year ago
@THismydream12 They are judged on the quickness of their steps and their form
Emura100 1 year ago
Paso finos are naturally gaited this way. no one is making them gait unnaturally or forcing them to tuck their heads. Its all natural and its not cruel at all. these horses are magnificent and one of a kind. Have some respect for these beautiful animals and dont hate :)
AppyFreak10 1 year ago
@AppyFreak10 Everything you said is right :). I just don't get why a horse would naturally do this, seeing as it is the slowest possible way to get around, LOL
halfgoodhalfevil 1 year ago
Paso finos are naturally gaited this way. no one is making them gait unnaturally or forcing them to tuck their heads. Its all natural and its not cruel at all. these horses are magnificent and one of a kind.
AppyFreak10 1 year ago
I Love Paso Finos..i wanted to ride one where i take lessons but i'm doing western..Im not a big fan of their gaits though but i love my mare Feldina <3 I have respect for them its just not something i want to do..its amazing though beaituful really.
CallMeAHybrid 1 year ago
I Love Paso Finos..i wanted to ride one where i take lessons but i'm doing western..Im not a big fan of their gaits though but i love my mare Feldina <3
CallMeAHybrid 1 year ago
these are the most awesome horses - I have 4 Paso Finos! As a previous owner of QH and Arabs, I can testify to the amazing ride, brains and willingness of this breed. I love all horses and all have their specific gifts and talents, but owning 4 paso finos - each has a different personality and temperament, but all are smart, smooth and totally awesome!
tjzranch 1 year ago
estos gringos son mas estupidos, these gaits are natural, their nothing wrong with it!!!!!PASOFINO!
MrEnmanuel91 1 year ago
I have worked with paso finas, they is nothing wrong with the gait, and doesnt harm the horse in anyway. if you thing this is wrong, you might want to look at dressage, jumping, rodeo too!! just think bout that one!!!
mommyof3girlssc 1 year ago
The gait does have a purpose. If any of you rode horses instead of browsing the internet about horses, you'd know what I'd mean. Cabaneros [Latin American cowboys] used breeds like this because that odd gait is wonderfully smooth. Riding a horse with a jarring trot makes your ass ache for hours after getting off it. You could have a cup of tea while riding and the liquid will barely ripple. It's now used in show arenas, as most horses are used for nowadays.
Flufferz626 1 year ago
They're magnificent!
Pasos4me 1 year ago
I think its talent how intelligence from other cultures come across in different ways in this case through the horse
kapiolanii 1 year ago
take a look at the Peruvian horse!!!
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25 So you hate the Paso Fino but love the Peruvian? Tell me the purpose of their gait? No practical use in my opinion
Emura100 1 year ago
@Emura100 Obviously you haven’t seen Peruvian paso my friend! The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light pleasure saddle horse known for its smooth ride. It is distinguished by a natural, four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano. This characteristic gait was utilized for the purpose of covering long distances over a short period of time without tiring the horse or rider. The gait is natural and does not require extensive training.
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25 I'll admit that I do not know much about The Peruvian but the Paso Fino's gait is completely natural. I know 3 5 month old colts who were doing the gait without training just hours after they were born.
Emura100 1 year ago
@Emura100 totally true!! but what do you do with this epileptic tipe gait?
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25 It is for showing type purposes. The horses you see at shows have had their natural gait refined, some are born to do this while others cannot get it this refined, and they make excellent trail horses. The ones I know do not tire easily and it is a much smoother ride for both the rider and the horse.
Emura100 1 year ago
no practical use!! kind of gay!
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25. It allows some older people to still ride because it is a smoother ride.
rrbearcat 1 year ago
@rrbearcat no practical use! I'm sorry but I don't like it!
epicureo25 1 year ago
...ich frage mich gerade -> wie sehr muss man sein pferd hassen um ihn sowas zumutet ?!?
da bekommen pferdeliebhaber ja AUGENKREBS !!! FURCHTBAR !!!
Espostona 1 year ago
you know, it's different but i love it. i ride hunter/jumper and it's something that i love and prefer to ride than any other discipline but i still have admiration and respect for those who ride in other disciplines. all those horses are beautiful and concentrated and that's what matters right?
mcBUCKSKIN 1 year ago
this is such a funny little gait! i bet it's a dream to ride, though.
LETHALMISTAKE 1 year ago
The one at 2:11 is my favorite!!!
cammarkgross 1 year ago
this is ugly
they do it good but its horrible and looks ridiculous
Mrfitrider1 1 year ago
I have nothing against the breed or anything!
they are gorgeous, just one question.
what is the freaking purpose of that gait?!
it seems like it would take more energy then a regular walk...
sarahhhhhhxxx 1 year ago
When I first saw the Paso Fino I thought the gait looked quite strange compared to the gaits of our Quarter Horses, Thorougbhreds, Warmbloods & Arabians, but I kept clicking on youtube after youtube, and I think they are wonderful. I have the utmost respect for the horses, the riders and the competitions. It is extremely interesting and entertaining and those horses are very athletic - different from ours, but certainly not worse, just different.
leaowens 1 year ago 8
@leaowens what's the purpose of this gait??
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25 - what is the purpose of anything with horses? The purpose of so many gaits has been subjugated by our desires: we desire extended trot and its only purpose in most cases is to get a good score in a dressage test. We desire a big jump with the purpose of going clear and winning prize money. This gait may have grown from a gait that helped the horse over rough or boggy ground and now its purpose is to win competitions and characterize the breed & culture.
leaowens 1 year ago
@leaowens I'm sorry, but this gait is retarded! no practical use! poor horse.
epicureo25 1 year ago
@epicureo25 - passage and piaffe have no practical use any more - they are movements for competition & to demonstrate the horse's level of training. These are movements for competition & to demonstrate the horse's level of training. Some horses will naturally perform passage & piaffe in the paddock & riders refine it for performance under saddle; these horses will naturally perform these gaits in the paddock & riders refine it for performance under saddle. Same same, really.
leaowens 1 year ago
@leaowens Very nice posting, thanks. You should try one. Not all of the Paso Finos have this tight of collection. They have a 4beat gait similar speed to a trot; another similar to a canter/lope. Primero was clocked at nearly 30mph while in his NATURAL 4beat gait. In fact, this breed is often recommended by Dr.'s to those with back/neck problems that don't want to give up riding because of the jarring. These guys are atheletic, they jump, event, pole bend, barrels, trail, therapy, u name it.
2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino 11 months ago
@leaowens They are incredibly smooth, incredibly smart, aim to please, LOVE praise...and clapping. They ALL love to hear their hooves on the board...they get excited to show off- I've ridden in parades, and they show off more when people are looking at them, lol. oh, and don't forget, you can cut cattle with them too! Like endurance riding? Take your Paso Fino- he will keep up with the others and your rear won't be as sore as your non-Paso friends. Find a sales ranch nearby, they will let u ride
2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino 11 months ago
@2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino So true. I was riding a stallion (Oropel) a few weeks ago and when I turned him to the board he immediately had a surge of energy and was pulling for the board. And they are quite quick, I saw a mare Largo along side a cantering Appy and was faster than the Appy.
Emura100 11 months ago
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@leaowens They are incredibly smooth, incredibly smart, aim to please, LOVE praise...and clapping. They ALL love to hear their hooves on the board...they get excited to show off- I've ridden in parades, and they show off more when people are looking at them, lol. oh, and don't forget, you can cut cattle with them too! Like endurance riding? Take your Paso Fino- he will keep up with the others and your rear won't be as sore as your non-Paso friends. Find a sales ranch nearby, they will let u ride
2Hot2TrotGoPasoFino 11 months ago
I can't believe people bred these horses to move like that, it can't be very efficient.
digidot 1 year ago
And still I Love my icelandic horse :D
skjonii 1 year ago
Ride a Paso Fino and then tell us what you think!
cortolargo206 1 year ago
What do the judges look for when judging each horses?
WildFlicka 1 year ago
why are so many people rating this video down?
i've never even ridden a paso, and even i know this is a natural gait for the breed.
know what you're talking about before you pass criticism.
saddlebred69 1 year ago
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That is THE gayest looking thing I have ever seen
365to173repubsPWNED 1 year ago
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Sorry people but this is disgusting and absolutely grossly fake looking. I see nothing elegant, pretty nor admiring about this :(
tenetine 1 year ago
@tenetine
I'm sorry if you don't like the "look" of it, but these horses are in a collected up version of their natural gait. Collection is achieved in many equestrian sports, such as dressage. These horses do not have any artificial devices on them to create this gait. The gait of the Paso Fino can be observed in foals just hours old. Therefore, it is natural and this is not any more harmful or worse than any other equestrian discipline.
staticvel0city 1 year ago
@tenetine ha we thin the same about you.....
barrelqueen97 1 year ago
I've got a question. I have no idea about this race, but I ride icelandic horses for a while now. And there are quite some difference in the way they walk. So is this racespecific that they do this small steps, or are they able to make larger steps and go more forward.
callondeas 1 year ago
This is ridiculous how many people are downrating this video. This gait is perfectly natural. Foals regularly do this gait. Research the breed a little more before you criticize. Also, the head is naturally at that angle and the tail is held naturally like that.
Flufferz626 1 year ago 29
@Flufferz626 horrible!! no practical use!!
epicureo25 1 year ago
@Flufferz626 yes the gait is natural, but whats the purpose??? please someone tell me whats the purpose of this gait??
epicureo25 1 year ago
@Flufferz626 The J-tail is not always natural, that is my only beef. The comparison to docking a dog's tail or bracing the ears doesn't make it much better as those are practices deemed cruel and banned in many European countries (as is tail docking of horses). I personally think natural J-tails are beautiful and natural non-J tails are beautiful too, I think they should both be embraced. And at least it is a one time thing, unlike the cruelty that Big Lick Tennessee Walkers must endure.
XxemoxqueenxX 1 year ago
@Flufferz626 i agree with you i actually rode one for the first time the other day. and some girl that was with me said "your pulling his head to much blah blah blah complaining that im forcing hm to do tht. so i dropped the reins and used leg pressure and he did this WITH NO HANDS ON THE REINS AT ALL if that doesnt prove its natural idk what will
yes it is odd but natural and comfy
swNapoleon16 1 year ago
@Flufferz626 -
Maybe because its the ugliest thing horses do...
Kodahroxmysox 1 year ago
@Flufferz626 All true but the tail. That is an artificial way to hold it, so the people make it that way. It is not cruel however.
Appaloosapinto 1 year ago
@Appaloosapinto Actually they hold it that way naturally
Emura100 1 year ago
@Appaloosapinto not true about the tail. I know foals that hold it that way. It is a balance thing. Some horses do it more than others
Emura100 11 months ago
That was the most incredible thing I have ever seen from a horse. the rider looked like he was just sliding along. I am impressed!!
what is their temperment like and would you recomend one for a beginer rider? I am asking in generale since there is always exceptions.
Its for a friend who got a green broke QH at auction that has some issues were working through, but she is way to high spirited for this lady.
any information would be great things I should look for diferent than QH?
123456789mischief 1 year ago
@123456789mischief From everything I've read, Paso Finos are supposed to be one of the easiest breeds to work with -- very calm & hard-working types.
Another breed to consider would be a Morgan. They were bred in the USA long ago as an all-purpose "family" horse -- calm & friendly enough for anyone to ride or drive, but with enough strength & endurance to also plow fields. There should be some good videos around here of some. :)
XyzzyZork 1 year ago
@XyzzyZork
Paso Finos are spirited and highly reactive to subtle cues from the handler and/or rider. They are hard working but I wouldn't exactly describe the breed as a whole as being "calm". They're a "hot" breed and I wouldn't recommend one for a beginner.
staticvel0city 1 year ago
omg, it look's really fake, but i know it isn't... totally gorgeous horses!
katr6723 1 year ago
Synyster ~ I thought the same thing before I bought a paso. Most amazing horse ive ever ridden. So smooth. I know it seems unnatural but it is in the blood not the training. Paso foals can gait as soon as 5 hours after birth, and they've been doing it for over 500 years. Completely natural
blurginsnipe 1 year ago
That gait seems totally fake to me. The way the horse's feet move is completely fake to me. The computer makes it look frame by frame, but quickly. I know it is real, but it seems so odd and unnatural that a horse can move it's legs that fast and steady within a good pace and rhythm.
SynysterAnarchy 1 year ago
This is a natural gait from birth developed and collected. It is a 4 beat gait not a trot although hard to see as it is so quick. The breed has a long standing and beautiful tradition in its gait, this is the most collected. They also have two much more ground covering gaits and can also canter and jump. But here it is showing the ultimate form of the Paso's natural gait. The board is to let spectators hear the cadence to judge for themselves.
tunagirll 2 years ago
Beautiful animals just gorgeous
EsaLoca93 2 years ago
oh man, they feel so funny to ride...
boxerini 2 years ago
hahahahaha omfg, llok at their tail lmfaooooooooooo hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Katyhorselover13 2 years ago
look how you spell!
puffbaby50 2 years ago
sry, it was a typo, and i cant spell, but look was a typo
Katyhorselover13 2 years ago
Ha ha... Have a great Christmas!
puffbaby50 2 years ago
haha, u too :P!
Katyhorselover13 2 years ago
Yeah, they have what seems like an 'upside down' tail... No different than a curly dog tail versus a straight one, though...
bellabelliboo 2 years ago
lol spasm
jannesdesmet 2 years ago
are you guys serieus? I mean, this Isn't a normal trot..
SETEFURII 2 years ago
@SETEFURII It is for a Paso. It's bred into them.
GatorJerky 2 years ago
Thank you for the lovely video! I really liked how you can clearly hear the beat of the gait.
Spork09 2 years ago
AAAAA!!! So gorgeous!! Those horses can gait!!!! You can hear the even cadence of their footfalls.
NewHopeNightWish 2 years ago
die gang heet kait
that walk is kait
themarijke1995 2 years ago
I never even knew these horses existed so this is quite the education for me. To think that is the way the horse was born walking is really unusual. I thought some people trained them to walk like that and I was concerned for their joints.
FunNotNuts 2 years ago
And YES, this is a natural gait... they are born with it, and all you have to do is refine the stride, speed and head carriage. They can trot or canter, but breaking gait is a REAL no-no in the show ring so it's NOT encouraged! Some horses do NOT have a good natural gait, and are not considered "Fino" and they are usually turned into pleasure/trail horses. But they make excellent trail horses! You can ride all day (*even with back problems) and never know the difference!
codyismyangel 2 years ago
Absolutely the smoothest ride ever! I used to show a Paso stallion and qualified him for Nationals in 1985. I have never been happy with riding other non-gaited horses since! "Once you go Paso, you never go back!!"
codyismyangel 2 years ago
Pasos have 3 gaits, the fino in this video, the corto, which is a bit faster and the largo. Most non-gaited breeds have to canter to keep up with a pasos largo. I've shown and owned pasos and they are awesome trail horses and great for people who like to ride but have back or nerve problems. The gaits are unbelievably smooth.
ceraless 2 years ago
I will add, that some trainers are kinder in their approach to enhance this breeds' natural corto. I prefer the natural tails as opposed to the 'curved' ones, and a more relaxed corto and gait. They do not 'cut' tails. They use a type of braided hair-net, if you will, and attach the strings to the sides of the saddle to force the base of the tail to remain flat while in training to get such an exaggerated curve.You can tell which horses in the video have been trained using gentler methods.
firenice2 2 years ago
haish: yes, they are very different but without being intimately involved with the two breeds, it is not easily visible. The Cubans are quite defensive of their version of the breed as well if I am not mistaken. It's a matter of personal tastes whether or not one finds this breed and its gait attractive. They DO do this naturally at birth, but it also takes a lot of training to perfect. Like anything that comes natural, in order to 'perfect' it, you must work very hard.
firenice2 2 years ago
since when cubans have a paso fino version???...this is a colombian tradition!!!....not cuban!!!.but it's good thy're trying to follow this culture.
omarbravo17 2 years ago
the barn nxt to mine has pasos, thats there natural gate but they can do other ones too. they're really awesome horses and soo smooth.
horses8925 2 years ago
i do this stuff
k8iebug1 2 years ago
too bad people commenting negative things about a breed of horse they might not know anything about, one should find the facts before expressing an absurdity.
All breeds of horses have their peculiarities, some you might like some not, it's a preference. I love all breeds and I have ridden Paso's and have galloped them, not a comfortable gallop, none the less a gallop...and for the tails, it seems to be a common thing to see, especially when they gait like that.
2Ureader 2 years ago
A horse with no advance goes nowhere fast
KalamityKat56 2 years ago
not to be mean but what if you went on a trail ride on one...it would be 20 minutes and you would look back and still see the barn
DaffyduckBugzbunny 2 years ago
@DaffyduckBugzbunny Every show paso I know can walk, trot, and canter naturally. They will gait when given certain cues. Also you don't see many show horses being trail ridden (maybe for exercise sometimes but not usually) and the pasos I ride for trails still have the gait, but they aren't as collected so their strides are longer.
Emura100 1 year ago
do they look like a pony to you?? look how high the guys feet are in the air. and the board is to amplify the sound you could still here it in the dirt but since there competing in a huge arena it's hard to here the gait.
SK8ndSTRUM45 2 years ago
I always sit at the shows and laugh at these horses. It's so amusing. It's like their feet move faster but they don't actually move forward faster.
aznssaywhaat 2 years ago
@aznssaywhaat so you like to go to shows to make fun of horses? Wow you have no life
Emura100 1 year ago
@Emura100
No. I go to shows because I show horses. I also laugh because it's hilarious looking because they take tiny steps but never look like they're going faster when they change gaits... it's dang cute but it looks strange. You're an idiot. You comment my comment when I didn't call them ugly or say a lot of things that others did.
aznssaywhaat 1 year ago
Mira choro anormales el padre del paso fino moderno es Dulce Suenos..... Campeon de campeones buscalo en google pa que aprendan algo....
RamoncitoRecords 2 years ago
Funny looking little thing. So you have to put it on wood to hear it's gait, strange. Looks more like a pony. Looks under 14 hands to me.
phildt67 2 years ago
@phildt67 The Paso Fino is usually 14-15hh, though I know some that have gotten to 16hh (which was weird. Both colts got way bigger than either of their parents)
Emura100 1 year ago
this is a very awkward looking gait xD very cool
MKtitanic97 2 years ago
is this a natural gait or a taught one? it's interesting. i've never seen it before
iamnakedclaire 2 years ago