Colombia Category

Breeds of horse found in Colombia, a nation in northern South America. Home to a handful of breeds, most of them gaited. The Colombians appear to appreciate a smooth ride.

Criollo Colombiano

Intro

The term Criollo originally meant animals (or people) of purebred Spanish ancestry who were born in the Americas, but through time it has come to mean breeds native to the Americas.
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Trocha Pura Colombiana

Intro

Also called Trochador, Terchador and Trocha the Trocha Pura Colombiana is a descendant of Spanish animals brought to the country in the 16th century. They are closely related to Paso Fino animals and characterized by a unique four-beat diagonal gait called trocha.
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Trocha y Galope Horse

Intro

The Trote en Gallope, Trote y Galope or Trocha y Galope Reunido Colombiano horse is only about 60 years old in Colombia.
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Paso Fino Horse

Intro

Paso Fino translates to ‘fine step’ and the are very clearly a breed apart from others as their fine step cannot be taught, it has to come through their genetics. The Paso is in fact distinguished by their four-beat lateral gait.
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Criollo Horse

Intro

The term Criollo originally meant animals (or people) of purebred Spanish ancestry who were born in the Americas, but through time it has come to mean breeds native to the Americas.
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Breeds