How 'bout a $200 Paso?

[Linda Y]

http://www.equine.com/horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=287480

This is what they said about him...

He has not be ridden in a few years, and I'm not sure what he was like when he was ridden. He is at a farm I work at, and in the last two years, we have never gotten him out or done anything with him, other than spray him with fly spray, clean his sheath, vaccinate him, trim him, etc. I told the people we could probably find him a home quickly if we sold him cheap. Plus, I'm sure he would prefer to live the easy life, and a pasture horse can only sell for so much, but, if you want to take him on as an investment, he may do well after some training.

[appyday]

He is in OH not too far from me....cant find contact information..may be with a look at..

[Mellifluous]

That horse is only 16 and they want a retirement home?!?!

[Mona Lisa]

I think it means they want a forever home for him, not retire him now.

[Linda Y]

Contact info...
Janine Hansing
beanerbounce @ hotmail.com

[PasoVicki]

See, though -- this one of those situations which could (and I'm not saying will, just could) contribute to the problems we were discussing on another thread. This horse is being advertised as a beginner/family horse with a mild (3) disposition, when the seller really has no clue at all . . . .

[CarolU]

I honestly don't know any Paso Finos that you should classify as a 3 on a scale of 1-10. It might help if you've never riden one and don't realize they don't have a gas pedal, only gears and brakes. LOL

This scale is for ALL breeds, and I would say that any horse you have to kick is below five. I know of one Paso Fino that has to be kicked (CAM's Amigo in Maine). I would say that any low-brio Paso is a five. Since they all like to go and go willingly.

You forget how easy these horses are until you get on something else that isn't and have to WORK to make it go. Then you really appreciate you Pasos..and KNOW that none of them are 3's.

[Carol Nelson]

Let me add one mare from my herd that has to be kicked to go... ;-) :lol:

[hast]

I see the scale more in level of difficulty to ride. A 5 is a horse for an intermediate rider, and an eight is for an advanced rider only.

Michico would be a level 9 or 10 in level of willingness to GO, but nowadays I'd probably rate him as a 5 in difficulty level to ride.

My mare would right now be a 1 in willingness to move out and go, but because of issues we haven't worked through yet, she'd be an 8 or 9 in difficulty level to ride. When we overcome her issues I'd gess she would be maybe a 3 in willingness to go. She's a paso who rather stays in her pasture, and when she's out rather stays behind.

[Jasfino]

and...one from our herd as well.. :-?

[Laura S]

I knew of a grey paso gelding named "Peanut" that was in Maine and young in the mid 90's, so that would put the age about right. He was small, a little under 14 hands and he was trained seriously in dressage along with my older paso Caballos Mario (before I bought him). This "Peanut"'s registered name was Sensacion de Gobernador. I wonder if it could be the same one??

[Cam]

CarolU writes: I know of one Paso Fino that has to be kicked (CAM's Amigo in Maine).

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/Camigo/ridinghorsesnov5010.jpg

Not anymore! His engine is revved all the time now that he's figured out what I was asking. He's got a flat walk, smooth canter, power steering, and great brakes too. Time for you to come for a visit to Maine Carol and check it out for yourself. Maybe I'll even feed you lobster :hello
:runaway:

[CarolU]

. Maybe I'll even feed you lobster :hello
:runaway:

There you go! CAM knows how to send an invitation! :D

Glad that Amigo is doing so well. He's a beautiful horse and deserves to be enjoyed. Glad for you!

[appyday]

When Star wen to the parade...Janet took a crop :shock:

[Pasogirlz]

I honestly don't know any Paso Finos that you should classify as a 3 on a scale of 1-10. It might help if you've never riden one and don't realize they don't have a gas pedal, only gears and brakes. LOL

This scale is for ALL breeds, and I would say that any horse you have to kick is below five. I know of one Paso Fino that has to be kicked (CAM's Amigo in Maine). I would say that any low-brio Paso is a five. Since they all like to go and go willingly.


I've ridden several that needed leg to go....They do exist. Even in Miami.

[Cindy]

I've ridden several that needed leg to go....

Ditto.

[LynnG]

I have two "3" Paso Finos here... my beginner lesson, leadline and testride horses... Insignia and Arianna. Just a nudge is all is needed, and then they will walk on a loose rein too with light contact. They adapt to the rider. They are my two easy keeper horses ;-) Can they go faster, yes, but like the corto speed the best after walking. Just more nudging. I don't need anything hotter for beginners to ride.

For the record, one is 1/2 COL/PR and the other is full Colombian.

[ErinC]

O I have one that needs me to carry a crop int the ring, or he will not move, but put him on the trails and zooooooooooom

[Laura S]

Amigo looks good Cheryl! Now that it has stopped raining, hopefully it will dry up so we can ride again! I just got back from the meeting and we are all thinking about riding in the blueberry parade too. Carol if you come to ME I will help you eat those lobsters!! :lol: