Buyer question
Is a Peruvian Horse good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Peruvian Horse 3 out of 5 for beginners (smooth, but forward).
Source: the Peruvian Horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Peruvian Horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A gaited horse bred in Peru for long days on haciendas, with the smooth paso llano gait and an outward-swinging front leg called termino. Peruvians are proud, energetic and willing, and very comfortable to ride.
- Temperament
- Proud, energetic, willing
- Best fit
- Trail, gaited riders
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Willing and bright)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Leg health watch)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Energetic, brío)
What to weigh
Peruvians have one of the highest known rates of DSLD, which can end a riding career. Their energy suits confident riders more than nervous ones.