Quick Paso Facts:

Paso Finos are a gaited horse of Spanish heritage, having been bred in Latin America since the days of the Conquistadors.

Paso Finos are naturally gaited, and the gaits are evident from birth.

Paso Finos have 3 gaits: the Classic Fino, Paso Corto, and Paso Largo.

The Classic Fino gait is used for showing. It is a fully collected gait with rapid footfall and very slow forward speed.

The Paso Corto gait is the most widely used gait, and is equal to a trot. The steps are ground covering, but not hurried, and performed with medium extension.

The Paso Largo gait is the fastest gait. It is performed with longer extension and moderate to minimal collection.

All 3 gaits are four beat lateral gaits, with the feet hitting the ground in a rapid, unbroken rhythm.

The four beats are even in cadence and impact, giving the rider a smooth and comfortable ride that is unequal.

The rider appears virtually motionless at all three Paso gaits.

Paso Finos can also walk, trot, canter, and gallop.

Not all Paso Finos display the Classic Fino gait.

Alhaja de Mardana

1994 Bay Mare. Shown above with 2006 foal.
Pedigree:

Sire
Antioqueno de Aldeano Sire
Aldeano Sire
Cordobes

Dam
Duquesa

Dam
La Antioquena Sire
Gaucho

Dam
Inquietud II

Dam
Anoranza Dos deLaVictoria Sire
Atahualpa Sire
Jibarito

Dam
Dona Sol

Dam
La Carinosa Sire
Sucesor

Dam
Gaitana

Foals:
2000
Ebony J.R. (Sired by Jublio del Conde)

2001
La Baya J.R. (sired by Jubilo del Conde)

2002
Rendezvous J.R. (sired by Jubilo del Conde)

2003
Capricho J.R. (sired by Ocaso de Bochica)

2005
Alita J.R. (sired by Ocaso de Bochica)

2006
Coconino J.R. (sired by Ocaso de Bochica)