Que Pasa?
by Carol Lynn Coronios
Title
Que Pasa?
Artist
Carol Lynn Coronios
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Mondy is a handsome, curious Paso Fino gelding who wasn't sure why this stranger was pointing a black and gray box at him. Once I convinced him it wouldn't hurt, he decided being a male model was more fun that showing! "Stand here, ears up, get treats? I can do that!"
The Paso Fino is a Hispanic breed with a very distinctive gait. They walk in a normal 4-beat gait, and canter in a normal 3-beat gait. But their unique lateral 4-beat gaits of corto, largo, and fino (differences in collection of the gait) set this breed apart. A 4-beat gait means that each foot/hoof hits the ground separately and there is always at least one foot on the ground at a time. Lateral means that the legs of one side hit the ground, then the legs of the other side. If you're familiar with other breeds, a Standardbred pace is a lateral 2-beat gait where both left legs move forward and hit the ground, then both right legs; in contrast, a trot is a diagonal 2-beat gait, where the right fore and left hind hit together, then the left fore and right hind. The 4-beat lateral gait of the Paso Fino provides an incredibly comfortable, secure feeling ride, because the rider isn't swayed left and right as happens when riding a pacer, nor is s/he bumping around as happens at a trot.
Paso Finos are treasured for their 'con brio' (with vigor) - think of it as 'machismo' - but their smoothness of gait and disposition make many perfect mounts for youngsters, first-time riders, or re-riders with back problems.
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September 1st, 2015
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Comments (8)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Wonderful pose and I love the little floral accent!lf
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
Thank you, Barbie! Those red flowers really 'make' the image special. I appreciate your l/f
Carol Lynn Coronios
Lynn & Lisa - thank you so much for your compliments. I very much appreciate your likes/favs!
Lisa Caringi
Carol, what a handsome boy, looks like he belongs in a fairytale. The red flowers are a nice touch, beautiful capture. L/F.
Linda Covino
What a great capture of Mondy, the flowers in the background is just perfect l/t
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
Thank you, Linda! I agree - as handsome as Mondy is, the red flowers 'make' the photo.