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The Horses with the Fine Step BY LOUISA BARTON,
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he Paso Fino’s arrival in North America began more than 500 years ago with the Spanish conquistadors, who brought Andalusians and Spanish Barbs from North Africa, and smooth-gaited Spanish Jennets to the New World. Bred for their stamina, smooth gait and beauty, “Los Caballos
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Photos courtesy of Louisa Barton
Equine Initiative Director at the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership, Farm Realtor and Host of the Horse Talk Show on the Sky 97.3
