Intro
Andino Pony comes from the high peaks of the Andes in Peru. They are a smart, robust & surefooted breed, honed by natural selection in the tough terrain they inhabit.
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Horse breeds from Peru
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Intro
Predominately known for their unique, laterial gait, the Peruvian Paso is also a performer, one who can manage a high-stepping dancing action that almost makes its own music.
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Intro
Paso Fino translates to ‘fine step’ and the are very clearly a breed apart from others as their fine step cannot be taught, it has to come through their genetics. The Paso is in fact distinguished by their four-beat lateral gait.
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Origins
The Morochuco comes comes from the Peruvian Andes in the state of Ayacucho and the breed was thought to be developed by Jesuits. They are well known for their smooth, pacing gaits among other qualities that make them fine riding horses. These are small, shaggy animals but quite hardy & surefooted and perhaps the best representation of the Andean breeds. This breed is shaped by the climate & needs of the people & over the years they have become an integral part of daily life.
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This is a breed native to high altitude which gives them a high level of strength & stamina. Not to mention their ability to withstand intense weather & thrive on sparse vegetation.
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A type of Peruvian national horse, the Andean habitat is found above 9,000 feet in the Andes mountains. This great altitude has created an animal with amazing lung capacity & a thick, dense coat of fur.
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