Peruvian Horse

The National Horse of Peru, the Peruvian Horse is also known as the Peruvian Paso. It has an early ancestry that includes the Barb, Spanish Jennet, and the Andalusian, like the Paso Fino. This explains why the Peruvian Horse and the Paso Fino have a similar four-beat gait. Some differences do exist between the gaits, however. In the case of this breed, the slower gait is called the paso llano, while the faster one is called the sobreandando. Further, the Peruvian Horse also has a special way of moving, which is called the termino. Accordingly, the horse lifts the knee high and swings the hood outward. This horse breed is very alive and energetic. When it comes to appearance, it is of medium size. It is more muscular in form that the Paso Fino. The coat of this breed comes in a solid color, including roan, palomino, and buckskin. Concerning history, the ancestors of this breed entered Peru from the Iberian Peninsula. They accompanied conquistadors. They developed in Peru without foreign influences. Peruvian Horses are very popular in their home country. They are cherished as pleasure riding mounts and as traditional ranch workers.