Flanks are moderately short, full and deep. Quarters should be strong, of medium roundness and width. Shoulders long, very well inclined and well muscled, especially at the withers. Bones of the lower limbs should be well aligned and well articulated so that the long bones line up with each other correctly above and below the joints with the skin tight against the bone and strong, prominent tendons. Pasterns of medium length and springy but not showing weakness.
Cannon bones are short.
Slightly more angle to the hock than other light saddle breeds. Today, the Peruvian Paso transmits its smooth gait to all purebred foals. Equally spaced, four beat gait. Usually faster, slightly more lateral than the Paso llano. An important force in the past and the very bright future of the Peruvian horse is the Peruvian Paso Horse Registry of North America.