Hacienda Guadalupe

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Prominencia de Guadalupe, a filly bred by Ernie Sanz of Hacienda Guadalupe, took first place in the Fillies Category and was named the Grand Reserve Champion in the Classic Fino Category. This filly also won five other Grand Championships in Puerto Rico in 2006!

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It is said that "If you love what you do for work, you will never work a day in your life". This phrase certainly describes the well respected National Senior Certified Paso Fino Judge Ernest Sanz, Jr., co-owner of Hacienda Guadalupe with his father Ernest Sanz, Senior. Ernest Jr, better known as Ernie Sanz, has an amazing untiring passion for this incredible unique smooth gaited breed of horses known as the Paso Fino. After having been introduced to horses by his grandfather and father Ernie had all the makings of a natural horseman and he made his decision early in life to make Paso Finos his career. I don't think he had any control over his passion for horses, he was born with that passion I am sure. Ernie, I think, must have a photographic memory as he remembers even the smallest of details in Paso Fino horses that he saw in competition many many years ago. He can tell you about their most distinguishing physical characteristics, their color, the way they moved, whether they had low or high action in their front end, and about their temperament. There is not much that escapes Ernie's trained eye for details which makes him such a trusted Judge, equine appraiser and consultant.

There are many breeds of horses so what makes the Paso Fino horse so special and unique? Lets hear what Ernie has to say about this, after all Pasos are his passion. Ernie replies "With so many horses that you ride you get accustomed as to what to expect from them and them to expect from you. But riding a Paso Fino horse is like experiencing 'New Music' each time you ride them. To listen to the music that their feet make and to feel the power, the speed, and the rhythm of their feet when you ride them is overwhelming. And you the rider orchestrates that music with your seat, your reins, your ear and your balance. Its like appreciating and acquiring a taste for fine art, the more you ride and experience the paso fino the more you appreciate natures exquisite art. This appreciation can lead to excitement, goose bumps and maybe even tears when you see and experience an extraordinary show performance."

Visit Ernie Sanz and Hacienda Guadalupe and learn for yourself first hand just what a true Paso Fino horses are all about. Ernie is always available to help you find the right Paso Fino. If you need an appraisal for any reason Ernie is the one to call. And if you are trying to decide who the best sire would be for your mare or group of mares you may consider Ernie's Consulting services.
Call the Ranch today and find out why Ernie is so passionate