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"Just for the Fun of it!"
Organized for the express purpose of demonstrating, competing, promoting and enjoying the versatility of the
Paso Fino horse.
Paso Fino horses are a naturally gaited light horse. Paso Finos execute an even-cadence four-beat gait that is
unparalleled in precision, making them the smoothest of the gaited breeds.
The Paso Fino gait is executed in three speeds. The length of stride and the speed of footfall define the gait. The most
commonly used gait is the Paso Corto. It is comparable to a trot in speed of footfall and forward speed. The Paso
Largo is fast, with a rapid footfall and an extended stride that reaches speeds comparable to a gallop. The Classic
Fino gait is executed with the rapid footfall of the largo, but at the forward speed of the walk. Paso Finos also walk,
canter, and run.
Generations of breeders have selected and bred for a perfect four-beat gait. Many of today's top breeders focus on promoting
and showing the Classic Fino horse with its unique animation, and collection.
What is a Paso Fino "Sport Horse?"
There are many Paso Fino breeders and owners who specialize in breeding and training a versatile Paso Fino that competes
in a wide variety of horsemanship activities. Besides a smooth gait, Paso Finos are also born with (and pass on) outstanding
energy, sociability, endurance, and athleticism that make them the natural choice for a family pleasure horse, trail and endurance
riding, working stock, gymkhana, and coordination timed events. Some Paso breeders specialize in breeding for speed. The "speed
gaiting" largo horses can accurately gait up to 20 mph.
The function of PFSH is to promote, recognize and reward the versatility of the Paso Fino. PFSH members receive national
recognition for participation in local and national events. PFSH collects points for horses in two ways:
1. It accepts points earned in recognized sport organizations (e.g., The American Reining Horse Association, The
American Cutting Horse Association, Competitive Trail Riding) events, and
2. PFSH has developed a standardized rule book for PFSH qualified events, shows
and races to assure such events are conducted in the same manner across the country. That way points earned locally, can be
compared with other Paso Finos throughout North America, and a North American "champion" declared in each sport.
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