Paso Finos: Elegance and beauty in a smooth ride

Ruth Nicolaus
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025

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Paso Finos are not only intelligent, but elegant horses.

Photo courtesy Elizabeth Buryn

5 paso finos courtesy Daniella Images (2).jpg

The elegance of the Paso Fino makes them a natural in the show ring.

Photo courtesy Daniella Images

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Ruth Nicolaus

The Paso Fino is a breed of horse known for its beauty and its smooth ride.

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3 Coco Pic #3_20200919_130205.jpg — Paso Fino lover Chuck Hauser, who lives in Minnesota, has ridden Pasos for the past quarter-century and appreciates their smooth ride.
Photo courtesy Chuck Hauser

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4 Coco Pic #2_20240523_122415 (1).jpg — Paso Finos are a breed that originated in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Photo courtesy Chuck Hauser

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2 paso finos courtesy elizabeth buryn.jpg — The natural four-beat gait of the Paso Fino gives the rider a smooth ride, making them a good fit for people whose health issues or age make riding uncomfortable.
Photo courtesy Elizabeth Buryn

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This article is part of a monthly feature on horse breeds. Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.