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. 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 Peruvian Work Saddle for Sale: $500. Call (225) 938-6121 or (225) 925-8312.
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
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Peruvian Horse Photography: Stephen E. Lasko Photography, slasko@bellsouth.net