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 Breed Magazines:  http://www.peruviandigest.com          http://www.peruvianclassified.com

Peruvian Horses For Sale

Palomino mare for sale:  "Anybody can ride" horse, good gait, willing temperament, 14 years old.  See her leading the parade riders on the "News" page.  $2,500.  Call (205) 752-0733. 

Pair of chestnut geldings for sale: Seasoned for the trail. Packaged together for $6,000 or $3,250 each.  View photos and contact information at www.lakesideperuvians.com.  Also young mares for starting your herd available for as low as $1,500.

Bay Gelding for sale: Seven years old, "Olimpico" has good natural gait with lots of reach.  15H.  Owner had stroke 2 years ago and hasn't been able to ride horse since then, but he has prior trail experience.  Sacrifice at $2,500; (334)567-3020.

The following member ranches also 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                                                                     
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              

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.

Tack, Equipment and Supplies for Sale

Horse Trailer for sale: 2004 Sundowner 4-horse with large front tack partially converted to living area with queen pillow-top bed, cabinets, closet, air-conditioning/heat, tv.  Excellent condition. 334-567-3020 or 256-377-2479. $23,000

Mississippi River Delta Hay for Sale: 500 lb medium round bales of clean Bermuda.  2006 cutting.  $25 each or 100 bales for $2,000.  700 lb medium round bales of clean Rye.  First 2007 cutting.  $50 each or 100 bales for $4,500.  700 lb medium round bales of clean Bermuda.  2007 cuttings.  $50 each or 100 bales for $4,500.  All loaded on site.  Contact Pam Bailey at pam0210@yahoo.com or 318.418.1696.

Peruvian Work Saddle for Sale: $500.  Call (225) 938-6121 or (225) 925-8312.