Paso Fino

This refined and powerful breed traces its lineage to the horses carried from Spain to the Dominican Republic by Christopher Columbus. The Paso Fino, whose name means Fine Step, is an athlete with a unique gait in two speeds and forms of collection: the Classic Fino (slow, full collection) and Paso Largo (fast, moderate to minimal collection). 

Paso Finos come in every base color, with or without markings or patterns. A rare few have a genetic trait known as tiger eye—an iris in shades of orange, yellow, and amber. 

The Paso Fino is popular for trail, endurance, and pleasure riding, mounted games and horse trick shows. The breeders of Jorvik cultivated the natural stamina, smooth gait, and calm temperament of these magnificent companions, so prepare to sit comfortably in the saddle all day!

Special movement and gait
The Paso Fino has a special move AND special gait! The special move is the Classic Fino: a fast but short four beat rack with full collection. Click the spacebar while the horse is standing still to witness it! The special gait is the Paso Largo: a four beat racking gait with moderate to minimal collection that the horse can do for a longer period of time. Keep your horse at a walk and ask it to speed up while holding down the Shift key to ride in this beautiful gait!