Hacienda Santa Maria hosts paso fino show

November 7, 2024 @ 9:00 amNews

Photo by Ellouise Thompson
Hacienda Santa Maria owner Dr. Oscar Dalmao with one of his prized stallions.
Foreign breed – The Paso Fino horse is native to Puerto Rico and Columbia and are characterized by their unique stride which involves short and quick steps ata slower pace. “These horses are perfet for the elderly, children, or people with back issues,” said Owner Dr. Oscar Dalmao. Because of the horses unique stride, riders do not bounce in the saddle. Photo by Ellouise Thompson
Spectators at the event were invited to interact with the horses as staff members showcased a few of the farm’s mares.
Spectators of the event were invited to intercat with the horses as staff members showcased a few of the farms mares (Female horses).

ERIN – Hacienda Santa Maria, a paso fino horse farm in Erin, hosted its first paso fino horse show on Nov. 3. The show featured several of the farm’s horses and showcased the breed’s unique stride as well as the extensive training and horsemanship the farm promotes. International trainer Moises Chevere Santos provides a demonstration using the farm’s champion stallion, El Manto de Santa Maria. El Manto was the winner in his class at the 2022 Extravaganza International, a feat that no other Canadian paso fino horses had achieved.