Spanish Breeds
Gaited
Paso Fino 'fine step' [Stallions - Mares] - The Paso Fino is a gaited breed descending from horses of Spanish linage. Bred separately in Puerto Rico and
Colombia, two types and bloodlines were developed. In the States both bloodlines are breed together. Paso Fino's can perform three
ambling gaits called: the classic fino (show gait-collected, rapid footfall), The paso corto (Trail ride-smooth, and speed similar to a trot), the paso largo (4-beat lateral gait, fast, smooth and ground covering). Some horses in Colombia can perform the trocha (like the foxtrot), but it is mostly discouraged. Though there is a registry for Paso Finos who can. Most horses can perform the paso corto, and the paso largo with easy, the classic is the most desired, and hardest to find horses that can naturally perform it. Some may use bad training methods to achieve this gait. Also desired in the Paso Fino is a 'J' shaped tail (the tail bone curves out from the horse's body in a backwards J). A good horse for show is born naturally with this trait, but if the foal does not have it, some owners may surgical alter the tail (The 'procedure' is done in a barn, the horse's tail is cut, sometimes multiple times without the use of painkillers, nothing to numb the tail, or put the horse under anesthesia, this practice is illegal. but is supposedly impossible to spot). Paso Fino come in an assorted array of colors; Chestnut, Bay, Black, Palomino, Cremello, Buckskin, Perlino, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Dun (rare-all base colors), true Roan (rare-all base colors), and Gray. Silver, Champagne, and Pearl are unknown. Patterns include, Tobiano, Sabino, Rabicano, and Varnish Roan (very rare-Appaloosa Roaning). Finos can have what's known as 'Tiger Eyes' (yellow eyes), it is unknown genetically but may occur randomly. When naming, there's a limit of 25 letters including spaces, no duplicate spelled names, no numerals. Breeder's farm name or ititials as prefix/suffix are sometimes used, and they are commonly named in Spanish.
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Peruvian Paso - Developed in Peru, the Peruvian Paso are decents of gaited Jennets, Barbs, and Andalusians. The breed is known for it's incredibly smooth gait. This gait is passed on to all purebred offsprings, and even crosses are know to be gaited. It is to my understanding a Peruvian Paso cannot be born non-gaited. The gait has two variations, the paso llano a slow, isochronous (1-2-3-4) 4 equal beat lateral gait (perfer) and sobreandando a faster (1-2, 3-4) 4 beat lateral gait. It is also the only horse that when performing the ambling gait swing, and roll the forelegs out called termino. Colours the are accepted; Grey (highly desired), Black, Chestnut, Bay, Palomino, Cremello, Buckskin, Perlino, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Dun (rare-all base colors), true Roan (rare-all base colors), and pearl (rare-all base colors). Silver, and Champagne are unknown. Patterns include, Sabino, Rabicano, and Splash White. Even through these patterns can cause loud white markings, it's not permitted. NO TOBIANO pinto pattern. Like the Paso Fino, can have what's known as 'Tiger Eyes' (yellow eyes), it is unknown genetically but may occur randomly. When naming; names currently in use not allowed, all names will be Spanish (or Spanish-sounding) or proper names, limited to 4 parts or 25 letters,
numerical prefixes will not be allowed, alphabetical prefixes and suffixes (initials, not names, and of no more than 5 letters).
Non-Gaited
Note: With the Andalusian and Lusitano at one point they shared a registry until a dispute between Spain and Portugal caused them to split the stud book. In American the two breeds are breed together and call "Andalusian-P/S". I would prefer no Andalusian x Lusitano breeding for "pure" American Andalusian. Also the Carthusian is a sub-strain in the P.R.E, it is a bloodline (believed to be the purest) though some consider it a separate breed Alter Reals is a bloodline within the P.S.L. bred by the Royal Stud Farm, and are only bay in colour.
Andalusian (Pura Raza Española/P.R.E) - Is an ancient breed of horse, and believed to be one of the oldest. This breed was known as an impeccable war horse, and held in high regard by nobles. In the past not only were they used as mounts of war but also for classical dressage, driving, bullfighting, and as a ranch/stock horse. Today P.R.E. horses excel at dressage, show jumping, and driving. Athletic, intelligent, sensitive, docile, agile, and elegant, the Andalusian has been used to influence many breeds including QH, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso, TB, Azteca, and many more. Common colours are Grey (most seen), bay, and black. Uncommon colours are chestnut, brown, buckskin, smoky black, palomino, smoky brown, perlino, smoky cream, cremello, and smoky brown cream . Pearl (rare), silver (I believe is there - rare if so), and possible champagne (not test proven - rare if so). Dun is thought to be there but no photo or test proven horse has been found.
Azteca [Stallions - Mares] - is cross between Andalusian and Quarter Horse with less then 25% Thoroughbred blood [American accepts Lusitano and Paint Horse with less then 25% Thoroughbred blood and the Mexican allows unregistered Mexican Criollo Mares only].
American - Comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. Will allow any colour as long as it meets all other breed requirements.
The Mexican is more traditional in colour, and loud pinto or Appaloosa patterns are not allowed. Common: grey and bay. Other colors included: black, chestnut, buckskin, palomino
Lusitano (P.S.L) -
Paso Fino 'fine step' [Stallions - Mares] - The Paso Fino is a gaited breed descending from horses of Spanish linage. Bred separately in Puerto Rico and
Colombia, two types and bloodlines were developed. In the States both bloodlines are breed together. Paso Fino's can perform three
ambling gaits called: the classic fino (show gait-collected, rapid footfall), The paso corto (Trail ride-smooth, and speed similar to a trot), the paso largo (4-beat lateral gait, fast, smooth and ground covering). Some horses in Colombia can perform the trocha (like the foxtrot), but it is mostly discouraged. Though there is a registry for Paso Finos who can. Most horses can perform the paso corto, and the paso largo with easy, the classic is the most desired, and hardest to find horses that can naturally perform it. Some may use bad training methods to achieve this gait. Also desired in the Paso Fino is a 'J' shaped tail (the tail bone curves out from the horse's body in a backwards J). A good horse for show is born naturally with this trait, but if the foal does not have it, some owners may surgical alter the tail (The 'procedure' is done in a barn, the horse's tail is cut, sometimes multiple times without the use of painkillers, nothing to numb the tail, or put the horse under anesthesia, this practice is illegal. but is supposedly impossible to spot). Paso Fino come in an assorted array of colors; Chestnut, Bay, Black, Palomino, Cremello, Buckskin, Perlino, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Dun (rare-all base colors), true Roan (rare-all base colors), and Gray. Silver, Champagne, and Pearl are unknown. Patterns include, Tobiano, Sabino, Rabicano, and Varnish Roan (very rare-Appaloosa Roaning). Finos can have what's known as 'Tiger Eyes' (yellow eyes), it is unknown genetically but may occur randomly. When naming, there's a limit of 25 letters including spaces, no duplicate spelled names, no numerals. Breeder's farm name or ititials as prefix/suffix are sometimes used, and they are commonly named in Spanish.
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Peruvian Paso - Developed in Peru, the Peruvian Paso are decents of gaited Jennets, Barbs, and Andalusians. The breed is known for it's incredibly smooth gait. This gait is passed on to all purebred offsprings, and even crosses are know to be gaited. It is to my understanding a Peruvian Paso cannot be born non-gaited. The gait has two variations, the paso llano a slow, isochronous (1-2-3-4) 4 equal beat lateral gait (perfer) and sobreandando a faster (1-2, 3-4) 4 beat lateral gait. It is also the only horse that when performing the ambling gait swing, and roll the forelegs out called termino. Colours the are accepted; Grey (highly desired), Black, Chestnut, Bay, Palomino, Cremello, Buckskin, Perlino, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Dun (rare-all base colors), true Roan (rare-all base colors), and pearl (rare-all base colors). Silver, and Champagne are unknown. Patterns include, Sabino, Rabicano, and Splash White. Even through these patterns can cause loud white markings, it's not permitted. NO TOBIANO pinto pattern. Like the Paso Fino, can have what's known as 'Tiger Eyes' (yellow eyes), it is unknown genetically but may occur randomly. When naming; names currently in use not allowed, all names will be Spanish (or Spanish-sounding) or proper names, limited to 4 parts or 25 letters,
numerical prefixes will not be allowed, alphabetical prefixes and suffixes (initials, not names, and of no more than 5 letters).
Non-Gaited
Note: With the Andalusian and Lusitano at one point they shared a registry until a dispute between Spain and Portugal caused them to split the stud book. In American the two breeds are breed together and call "Andalusian-P/S". I would prefer no Andalusian x Lusitano breeding for "pure" American Andalusian. Also the Carthusian is a sub-strain in the P.R.E, it is a bloodline (believed to be the purest) though some consider it a separate breed Alter Reals is a bloodline within the P.S.L. bred by the Royal Stud Farm, and are only bay in colour.
Andalusian (Pura Raza Española/P.R.E) - Is an ancient breed of horse, and believed to be one of the oldest. This breed was known as an impeccable war horse, and held in high regard by nobles. In the past not only were they used as mounts of war but also for classical dressage, driving, bullfighting, and as a ranch/stock horse. Today P.R.E. horses excel at dressage, show jumping, and driving. Athletic, intelligent, sensitive, docile, agile, and elegant, the Andalusian has been used to influence many breeds including QH, Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso, TB, Azteca, and many more. Common colours are Grey (most seen), bay, and black. Uncommon colours are chestnut, brown, buckskin, smoky black, palomino, smoky brown, perlino, smoky cream, cremello, and smoky brown cream . Pearl (rare), silver (I believe is there - rare if so), and possible champagne (not test proven - rare if so). Dun is thought to be there but no photo or test proven horse has been found.
Azteca [Stallions - Mares] - is cross between Andalusian and Quarter Horse with less then 25% Thoroughbred blood [American accepts Lusitano and Paint Horse with less then 25% Thoroughbred blood and the Mexican allows unregistered Mexican Criollo Mares only].
American - Comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. Will allow any colour as long as it meets all other breed requirements.
The Mexican is more traditional in colour, and loud pinto or Appaloosa patterns are not allowed. Common: grey and bay. Other colors included: black, chestnut, buckskin, palomino
Lusitano (P.S.L) -