Kim Allen
Founder partner - Paso Finos UK.

'I first met Wendy when she arrived at my livery stable near Maidenhead when she was looking to find somewhere for Aristocrata when he arrived in England. I had heard about Paso Finos and always wanted one and I was very excited to hear about the Breed and to see Aristocrata arrive from the airport! I will never forget my first ride on Aristocrata all those years ago. I could hardly believe how responsive, willing and friendly he was. He did everything you asked him to do. Best of all without a bit in his mouth - I was so impressed that Wendy and I co-ventured to ship Cleopatra del Juncal in from Tennessee as she is an important breeding mare with some ancient bloodlines and she had (now my) Legado (colt)in her belly.

Riding Aristocrata and Cleopatra out near Maidenhead we literally stopped the traffic. When riding in Windsor Park, we bought a carriage driving competition to a halt when we rode past as they all wanted to know all about the horses. From thereon it has been hectic, rewarding, tiring sometimes and thrilling. I travelled to the USA twice to visit the National Shows, meet the PFHA with Wendy, learn to ride and train and enjoy some sun. I also enjoyed going to Germany to Doris Sperbers a few times to her clinics and to the recent show in Kreuth. One of the biggest thrills for me has been riding Ingeniero.

We have had so much fun together - at demos, shows but most of all just us out on the common, largo-ing and cantering and just enjoying the smooth smooth gait and such a responsive horse. Even out on 26 miles of open common Ingeniero goes best without a bit and stops on a tiny command, often just on the voice. Its amazing; once you have ridden a good Paso Fino you really don't want to ride anything else! Foaling Legado was very moving and he is now backed and going well under saddle. Imprinting him - as we do with all our horses - really works; and I'm looking forward to more happy times both here and in Spain. Hope to see you one day! Come and meet the horses - you will be astonished!