Paso Higüeyano is a type of horse breed created through centuries of purposeful mating between horses in the Higüey area. Today they are considered to be one of the finest horses in the DR. Some time ago Cap Cana held a Paso Fino horses competition with horses from around the world and the event was opened by several Paso Higüeyano horses, beginning the Dominican horse breed to get international recognition. Countries such as Colombia invited Paso Higüeyano horses to one of its competition based on the impressives of the horse type as seen in Cap Cana. Until then it was known only in the DR.
Seeing that this is the best Dominican horse breed and it's gaining international recognition, should Paso Higüeyano become a marca país of the Dominican Republic? Is Paso Higüeyano the first breed of horses from the Caribbean getting international recognition?
From 1:36 to 5:02 this guy explains how the Paso Higüeyano began to be known internationally (in Spanish).
Sample of Paso Higüeyano horses in the DR.
Skip to 1:57 to see the Paso Higüeyano horses in the competition in El Seibo.
Seeing that this is the best Dominican horse breed and it's gaining international recognition, should Paso Higüeyano become a marca país of the Dominican Republic? Is Paso Higüeyano the first breed of horses from the Caribbean getting international recognition?
From 1:36 to 5:02 this guy explains how the Paso Higüeyano began to be known internationally (in Spanish).
Sample of Paso Higüeyano horses in the DR.
Skip to 1:57 to see the Paso Higüeyano horses in the competition in El Seibo.