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My husband's horse is also not a former show horse, which also probably helps, although he *is* rather hot...or rather, he was when we first got him.  He has learned over time to channel his "hotness" into forward motion down the trail. 

 

In response to Pasos dealing with the heat, we are in E. Texas, where the climate is very hot and humid.  Diamante handles the heat very well, out-recovering many Arabians.  Of course, my husband conditions him very well, and rides him within his level of conditioning.  Most of his 50s have been back of the pack, even though D is capable of going faster.  He's done one in 6:41...Diamante loved that one, as he got to really move out.  LOL  If you condition them well, as you would any horse, they can do very well. 

 

My husband and Diamante have a very special bond...they are a wonderful team.  D is like a sweet affectionate puppy dog...he would curl up on your lap if he could.  But he and my husband have something special.  I think D would walk through fire for my husband.

 

Dawn Carrie

 

On 7/3/07, Mel Cochran <brio_gal@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

She is not a former "jacked up" show horse so that probably helps.  I have
had ex show horses and many of them can learn to relax and enjoy the ride,
it just takes time and patience.  She does have the brio, but it is what is
natural to the breed and not the man-made version.  It is not so much the
"crazy spiritedness" that most people think it it.  It is her bright,
inquisitive nature that gives her that extra spark of intelligence and
heart.  She can sense when it is time to turn on the fire and give it that
extra oompf.  She also knows when I need for her to relax and enjoy the
scenery.  In my mind, a paso fino is like an arabian.  If you take the time
and patience needed to build a partnership, you will have a wonderful
companion that is uniquely tuned in to you.  I have spent the last year
concentrating all of my extra time and resources on this mare and it really
has paid off for me.

That is my 2 cents for what it is worth. ;-)

Mel Cochran

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