Personalized Private Service, 2012

Altitude: Sea level // Climate: November to April: Warm, May-September: Cool and Wet //Temperature: 20-05 º C.// Rainy season: December to March //Departures: Every Afternoon. From 3:45 p.m // Duration: 3 1/30 Hour.

Importan Note: The departure is Only ever Tuesday and Thursday.

Drive to the traditional Hacienda Mamacona located in Lurin, get to know the famous Peruvian Paso Horse and enjoy an unsurpassable show, early buffet dinner with typical Peruvian dishes and a folklore dance show...Welcome to the official website of the North American Peruvian Horse Association.  Known as the Smoothest Horse in the World, the Peruvian has long been sought after for its easy ride and amiable temperament

With its thick mane and forelock; and small, tipped ears, the beauty and grace of the Peruvian is legendary.  The gait of the Peruvian Horse is passed 100% to its offspring.  Peruvian Horses often look as if they are on parade...The Peruvian Paso is the smoothest gaited horse in the world. Descended from the horses of  the Conquistadors, Peruvian horses possess the royal heritage of the Spanish breeds. A fiery spirit and gentle nature in a horse willing to work and eager to please. The Peruvian Paso, the horse designed for the comfort and enjoyment of the rider..The gait of Peruvian Paso horse accounts for the smooth ride. It is a four beat lateral pattern with the footfalls being : right hind -- right front -- left hind -- left front. The execution trends slightly to the laterals particularly with increasing speed.  By any description, the result is the smoothest ride of any breed of horse. For riding pleasure, the ultimate is the Peruvian Paso

The Peruvian Steping Horse.-There are many different types and breeds of horses that are used for many different things. Some are specialized in jumping, some in racing, others in showing or parades, and some are great for rodeos. However the qualities that make the best all around horse are temperament, beauty, versatility, low maintenance, and being all around pleasurable. The one breed of horse that meets this criteria and is the most pleasurable of all is the Peruvian Pas

The Peruvian Paso is known as one of South America's best kept secrets ( Reusser 20 Jan. 2005 ). The first people to introduce the horse to the America's was the Spanish. Christopher Columbus brought the first horses to the island of Santo Domingo in 1493 that were used to start the first
breeding operation. The most outstanding breed at the time was the Andalusion which became the foundation of the Peruvian Paso ( Peruvian). Soon after, the breed moved down into the central parts of South America and were used for mounting troops during their conquests. In 1532 Francisco Pizaro's troops used an early version of the Peruvian Paso when he conquered the Inca empire. It was here, in Peru's rough terrain, where these lovely animals stayed isolated and were bred to perfection. It would be 450 years later before the secret was unleashed to the rest of the world

The most important quality in a horse is temperament; and the Peruvian has the best. Due to it's isolation in Peru for so many centuries, the Peruvian is one of the purest breeds in the world. During their 450 year isolation, the Peruvian breeders would only breed the horses that had the best temperaments. Any horse that had an unsuitable disposition was banned to field work or even worse, literally banned to the dinner table (Albright, History). So bad traits and habits such as biting, bucking, and kicking faded with each generation and today are very rare among this breed (Kiesow
28 Jan. 2005)! Currently, if a Peruvian has a bad habit, it was most likely taught to them by a human and not inherited (Ripley 1 Feb. 2005).

So if their temperament lacks in bad qualities, what are their good qualities? The best quality is it's willingness to serve. The Peruvian lives to serve. Horse breeder Annie Kiesow said that Peruvians are so willing to obey that they will literally be shaking when asked to do something scary, yet will still obey. It is almost as if they say, " I am scared about this, but you asked me to do it ,so I will" (Kiesow 28 Jan. 2005). Furthermore sensibility, patience, loyalty, and dependability are cherished Peruvian qualities. One example of how sensible and patient the Peruvian is, is that If a Peruvian gets hung up in a fence, it would usually stand and wait to be untangled by its owner rather than go wild such as other horses would (Kruger 20 Feb. 2005). Annie Kiesow commented on their loyalty in the following quote, " My Gelding would die for me, I just know it, bred down from the horses of the Spanish conquistadors, they have the heart of a warrior, I had a young horse once that stood his ground while an angry cow hit him so hard she knocked the wind out of him, but he stayed between her and me." ( Kiesow). "You can even see them reason and they sense your feelings and act accordingly", Carole commented (Photiadis 6 Feb. 2005). Once they learn something, they generally never forget, which makes them extremely dependable. The Peruvian, because of their great temperament, is the national horse of Peru and is highly respected (Hirthler 1977).

1.-Hacienda Mamacona.- At 20 minutes away from Lima, on Km. 25 of South Pan American Highway, in a journey towards Lurin, is located the traditional Hacienda Mamacona, a place full of mysticism, culture and tradition, where you will enjoy an unsurpassable show.

2.-The Peruvian Paso Horse.- This noble animal, unique in its breed, is characterized by the elegance of its gait; a manner of treading, that is more like dancing. We offer you to enjoy the beautiful animals and the skilful work of the “chalanes”, trainers and horse riders in a show full of grace and fineness.

3.-The National Paso Party.- An early dinner is offered; the Peruvian Cuisine, known by its spicy flavors, its exotic and hot pepper mixtures, give us the chance of enticing you with the most representative and delicious typical dishes, thus offering you a varied buffet prepared by the best Peruvian chefs.

Moreover during the dinner you will enjoy an excellent show with the best selection of our folklore, which includes marineras, festejos, huaynos and diabladas.

All an ensemble of moments and emotions which will make your staying in Lima an unforgettable memory.

Our tour Includes:

Departure: Tuesday and Thursday 3.45pm
Duration: 3 ½ hours
Departure point: Either pick up from your hotel or as agreed
Included: Horse show, dinner buffet and the folklore dance show

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