The trademark of the Peruvian horse is a special, inherited, completely natural, four beat lateral gait. Called Paso Llano, it is a type of broken pace which makes the Peruvian horse the smoothest riding horse in the world. A unique, spectacular and beautiful natural action of the front legs that is highly desired and universal in the Peruvian breed is called "termino". Put simply, termino is similar to the arm motions of a swimmer in which the foreleg rolls forward and toward the outside before stepping down, which also allows the hind foot to advance sooner and farther than would otherwise be possible. The gait can be as slow as a walk or as fast as an extended trot or slow canter and it is completely natural - the gait is not induced or aided in any way by artificial training or devices.
For more information like this, try these links:
North American Peruvian Horse Association http://www.napha.net/entrance.html
Peruvian Horse Social Community: www.peruvianhorseworld.com
Peruvian Horses for Sale:
The following member ranches have horses for sale and/or stallions standing at stud:
Bay View Farms Safford, AL
Circle B Peruvians Canton, MS
Clattenburg Peruvian Ranch Montpelier, LA
Fly-N-P Farms Madison, MS
Green Gate Ranch New Ulm, TX
Hacienda Nirvana Wetumpka, AL
Lakeside Peruvians Lake Providence, LA
Melton Farms Dundee, MS
Raintree Peruvians Poolville, TX
Rancho de Rayo Pearcy, AR
Shelton Farm Peruvians Somerville, AL
Sonriente Stables, New Iberia, LA
If you are a DSPHC member and would like to list your ranch or a horse for sale, please contact Pam Bailey at pam0210@yahoo.com.
Peruvian Horse Apparel for sale: www.tiogaterritory.com
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