Over thirty years’ experience with our Paso Finos have taught us humility and hard work, but even more so, they’ve taught us that there’s nothing better than a smooth ride. No matter what other horses we’ve ridden over the years, we always find our way back to these easy riders, these Cadillacs of the horse world! Every horse we take in, no matter what their story is, we work hard to remind them they are loved and they can depend on a solid relationship with their riders. If you’re looking for someone to share new adventures with, we’ll help you navigate the rivers of information to find the best Paso Fino for you!
Any good rancher knows that there’s more to it than just setting animals loose in a pasture. There’s land management, equipment maintenance, feed storage, and of course… more animals. We’re blessed to have wonderful “equipment” to assist us with both stock management as well as “garden management” in the form of our trusty canines as well as our very own beehives! We’ve been keeping bees for the last few years which has been quite an adventure for all of us! When we’re lucky enough to have a good year, we even have honey to share with our friends.
Breed Info
Originally bred in Puerto Rico and Colombia dating as far back as the early 16th century, Paso Finos are a blend of the Spanish Jennet, the Andalusian, and the Barb. Their natural, ambling four-beat gait made them a popular choice for landowners working their farms. Their smooth gait and exceptional endurance makes them ideal for working large ranches, endurance, and trail riding.
Training
31 years of experience with Paso Finos has taught us many things over the years, not the least of which is every horse is different. Many of these horses come to us with severe issues including malnutrition, lack of trust, behavioral issues, or worse. They teach us much more than we could ever teach them, but we have learned enough along the way to be passionate about helping others master new ways of communicating with these outstanding beasts.
Adventures
Our motto is clear: “Adventure is best sought on horseback”. What better way to describe how we feel about our four-legged partners? There’s no place we’d rather be than out riding. We’ve done and seen things together that can’t be experienced without the joy of horseback riding. Our group of riders- dubbed Havoc on Hooves- plans multiple adventures each year across the Southeast.