Fine Peruvian Horses

JyW Coyote Creek Ranch

FAQ

Where can I find a Peruvian Horse ?

 

Click the link to our Sales Page to find out what horses we may have available.

 

There are Peruvian Horse breeders located in most states so you should be able to find one located near you. 

A good resource is the Peruvian Digest website:  http://www.peruviandigest.com  or the North American Peruvian Horse Association:  www.napha.net 

You can also do a "google" search for Peruvian Horse to look for other websites and addresses for breeders.  Once you try the champagne ride of a Peruvian horse, you will never go back to bouncing down the trails!!

 

What is Brio ?

 

"Brio" is the exuberance for life, energy, and willingness to work that is a characteristic of the Peruvian horse.  It is controlled energy and a characteristic that allows the Peruvian horse to go all day with enthusiasm and brilliance.

 

How is the training of a Peruvian horse different from other breeds ?

 

The gait of the Peruvian horse is 100% natural and is an inherited  breed characteristic.  No shoes or training aids are permitted or used in the training of a Peruvian horse.  Horses are shown unshod to assure that their gait is not artificially enhanced. 

 

The initial training is started with a Peruvian bozal.  This is like a western bozal except that the noseband is tight and the reins are attached toward the top of the nosepiece (see photo below left).   The horse is not transitioned to a bit until it is fully trained with the bozal to assure a light and responsive mouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Do I have to use Peruvian tack to ride my Peruvian Horse?

 

No, a Peruvian horse may be ridden in any type of saddle.  However, as with any horse, you should be sure that any saddle you use fits your horse properly.   The Peruvian saddle is preferred during the training phase of the horse to assure that the proper collection can be achieved to allow the horse to gait most efficiently and effectively.   Most showing is done in traditional Peruvian tack but most shows also have classes for Western tack and attire, sidesaddle, and other tack may be used.  We use Australian stock saddles for mountain trail riding, many riders also use Western saddles, endurance riders may prefer English or Plantation/McClellan type saddles.

 

A pellonera (padded saddle pad) may be used on top of the saddle to provide extra rider comfort during long rides.  The pellon is a woven, rug-like saddle pad also used in the seat of the saddle that is used as part of traditional Peruvian tack.  Peruvian stirrups are made of wood and decorated with silver or stainless steel band and end pieces. 

 

Peruvian bridles beautifully crafted of finely braided rawhide with silver, German silver, or stainless steel decorative fittings.  Most owners use plain leather bridles for work and reserve their finest tack for shows.   Peruvian bits come with 2 or 6 roller mouthpieces and a small center port.  The cheeks are short and flat and may contain ventanas (windows).  Traditional headgear also includes a halter and eye covers (tapa ojos) that are placed on the forehead (see photo above right).

 

How do I contact you?

Just click on the Contact Us buttons on any pages to go to contact information.  We will be happy to answer any of your questions and give you information about horses we have for sale. 

 

 

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