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There are currently 20 horses residing at CSA. The different types include: quarter horses, a few paints, Peruvian Pasos, and Tennessee Walkers.

Quarter horses can be ridden both English and Western. They are what you call a trotting horse, and a student learns to have a balanced seat when in the saddle, in order to ride properly. A quarter horse is a full sized horse, who is known for being heavily-muscled, having an even disposition, good athletic ability, and versatility.

Paint horses are built for versatility, and are strong boned and well balanced, while showing a remarkable degree of refinement and beauty most especially about the head and neck. They are usually recognized by their colorful coat pattern. They need to have a distinct stock-type conformation similar to the quarter horse.

Peruvian Pasos are medium sized with a powerful build, similar to the size of an Arabian or Morgan breed. The focuses of their breeding are temperament and gait. It is born with the ability to gait, and show it off soon after they are born. They have an appearance of energy, refinement and grace. Peruvians also need to have good brio, which is the �spirit� of the horse. The brio is arrogance, spirit and a sense of always being on parade. This is contradicted by their willingness to please the rider. They have a zest for life, and are curious about their surroundings. They have a 4 beat lateral gait that makes them comfortable to ride.

The Tennessee Walker comes in all colors and a variety of patterns with no discrimination against their colors. They have three distinct gaits, with the running walk being the natural inherited gait which is unique to the breed. This makes this breed smooth to ride. The average horse in the breed has even temperament. They have a gentle disposition and a kindly manner. This horse is very versatile. It serves nobly as an English or Western pleasure mount.