Peruvian+Paso+Horses

=Peruvian Paso Horses= The Peruvian Paso Horse is a descendant of Bicarbican Cordovan horse that the Spanish Conquistadors brought to Peru in 1532. Most have a four step lateral gait(four-step timing) and were bred this way so it was easier to walk through the Peruvian deserts. Today, you can go to shows and watch the horses perform with their riders. The male is called a stallion and the female a mare. A baby horse is called a colt. The paso horse is a medium sized horse with a deep chest and a thick neck. Their coat varies in color but the most popular in demand is gray or dark skinned. The Peruvian Paso Horse is part of the Equus family. This also consists of donkeys, asses, and zebras. There are very few species left in this family. The main Peruvian Paso Horse breeding places are located around Trujillo, Ica, and Lima. Breeders go and find the right horses to create the offspring that would best suit them. Many people look for Peruvian Paso Horses for their natural ability to produce a smooth ride. Peruvian Paso Horses have a life expectancy of about 25 years but can live longer. They can weigh from 900 to 1100 pounds and grow quickly. Peruvian Paso Horses are a domestic breed and are normally found on farms. They are herbivores meaning they only eat plants. This includes leaves, grass, hay and ferns. They can eat 10 to 20 pounds of food a day, if healthy. They do not have any specific predators since they are more likely on farms rather than out in the wild. There are around 26,000 Peruvian Paso horses in the world. This is a very popular horse and the are wanted by many riders because of their natural lateral gait.

By: Lydia Reed

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