The unique qualities of Peru's famous Paso horses

(23 Feb 2009) SHOTLIST
Mamacona, 8 November 2008
1. Wide of Peruvian paso horse parading with the chalan (horseman) during contest
2. Close up of distinctive step
3. People watching wearing the typical hats of the "chalan"
4. Medium shot of horse legs while parading
5. Audience applauding
6. Two of the awarded mare parading, one of them followed by her filly
7. Various of other horses receiving awards
8. Wide of the three winners posing for photographs
Pachacamac, 25 November 2008
9. Wide of mares, fillies and colts
10. Group of mares and fillies running towards training field
17. SOUNDBITE: ( Spanish) Andres Arata, Peruvian paso horse expert:
" This was originated, probably, due to natural selection in the Peruvian coastal region, I estimate, 300 years ago or more, because the coastal region is a big desert crossed by valleys and it was necessary to travel by horse, with very safe horses, they had to be very strong but at the same time very gentle because the horseman had to travel 40, 50, 60 kilometres in a day to get to the sea port or to the next valley or to a place where he could find water."
13. Pan of trainer guiding Peruvian paso horse, which has never been ridden
14. Wide of the same horse standing still
15. Close up of the same horse
16. Wide of the horse with trainer walking towards camera, cut to horse legs
18. Various Chalan Don Octavia on horse doing choreography and short movements and close circles
19. Chalanes, Jaime Uranga and Andres Arata in the training field
20. SOUNDBITE: ( Spanish) Jaime Uranga, Peruvian paso horses breeder:
" The situation in the countryside years ago was that everybody used to work on a horse and the farmers got really used to going everywhere on horses. We lived on the horses, we became part of them. There is where this hobby to the Peruvian paso horse comes from. This horse is a very gentle horse, it doesn't mistreat the rider, a person can ride him for 8 hours, get down and go dancing right away."
21. Multiple winner and National champion Duque or Duke at its corral
22. Breeder Jaime Uranga walking towards the corral
23. SOUNDBITE: ( Spanish) Jaime Uranga, Peruvian paso horses breeder:
" To do a good breeding work it's not just a matter or saying 'oh, there is the mare and whatever', you need to think ' what am I going to add to her?,how can I improve her?, what element does she need and what horse can provide it?', I think to have a great animal you do need a great mare and if you have it you also need a great horse, and then find out what is it that the mare lacks, for instance there are some who don't hold the neck high enough, or others who move too much their front legs. Well, you need to find out and say: this is the horse that fits the mare."
24. Various of Uranga and Arata with Duque inside corral
25. Various of mares with the jolts and fillies running around the training field
LEAD IN
Temperament, beauty and versatility are the characteristics that make a good horse, and the Peruvian Paso horse is one breed that is said to meet all those qualities.
According to many experts, due to geographic isolation for many centuries, the Peruvian Paso horse is probably one of the purest breeds in the world.
STORYLINE
The breed of the Peruvian Paso horse is no longer exclusive to Peru, and it is possible to find these horses in Argentina, Japan or the United States.
But it is still in Peru where you find the most amazing and perfect animals which have become the pride of the country, and almost a national symbol.
These gaits always include three feet on the ground at a time.
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[@punisherelcastigador6600]

The original Cadillac of the equine. Even a 90+ year old can ride it with out any problem !! I’m very proud of our Peruvian horses, saludos desde Peru 🇵🇪

[@Stepinthyme1]

I've ALWAYS admired this breed-their Spirit, movements and more!

[@TpprchM]

Very beautiful and well done video. Gorgeous horses n ranch. Thanks for sharing. Melody Tapprich in Arkansas USA

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Lovely horses.

[@morgangeorge4858]

The grey looks like my Peruvian paso. Same markings, face, attitude. EVERYTHING

[@emu3931]

Yeah Peruvian Paso horses are so amazing I have one

[@moldutel3729]

I just don’t understand that is the unique qualities of Peruvian paso, cause I can confirm that they have way more than this... anyways nice video

[@Jinkroll]

Am I the only one who finds their gait slightly amusing? They look uncomfortable and cartoonish. Love them though, and much love for the paso I rode at the vet uni in Peru

[@horselover-Carol]

Some people put a paso un concretar abd make them do this

[@IquitosCityCanal]

El andar de este caballo es natural, así es su linaje.

[@punisherelcastigador6600]

horse lover 02002 it’s a natural gait. Even a very old people can ride it , it’s very soft and comfortable, saludos desde Peru 🇵🇪

[@Chloe-ek3rx]

The little legs though 😂😂