ABOUT US
Robert Darling has spent a lifetime developing the art of quiet, gentle horsemanship and has employed himself full time in this pursuit since retiring from Management at General Motors. He has been certified for 15 years as a level 2 coach under the National Coaching Certification Program. Robert Darling is the only Canadian member of the Professional Paso Fino Trainers Association.
Robert has previously been licensed for six years with the Canadian Trotting Association, the United States Trotting Association, the Ontario Harness Horse Association, the N.Y. State Racing Board and the Ontario Jockey Club.
He is a past member of Cadora and CEF Senior Competitor, and is a member of OEF (Ontario Equestrian Federation) and the Paso Fino Horse Association.
Robert has over 30 years experience training horses in harness and under saddle to "A" level. He has spent many years quietly teaching students of every age level to learn the skills of Equestrian Art, developing confidence and understanding for the safe handling and enjoyment of the horse. The Students at Paso Fino Niagara are encouraged to find and enjoy their full potential under a careful and watchful eye. The joy of watching each student grow is a reward in itself! Won't you come and join us?
WHY PASO FINOS ARE GREAT !
The Paso Fino is the original gaited horse, descended from the Spanish Barb and the Andalusion and has acquired it's lateral gait from the extinct breed of horse, the Jennet. Because there is no diagonal (no trot), the horse travels on a level plane and drives through the croup and stifles, remaining flat on the top line. This creates an incredible soft ride, with no up or down movement, making the comfort level superb for even the most novice rider.
"Having spent many years riding different breeds, I finally settled on the Paso Fino breed because of the comfortable, smooth ride. I soon recognized that their incredible skill and gentle manner made them wonderful to train. I currently own two Paso Fino horses and am training others for clients."
~ Robert