Modern care and selective breeding have enhanced its beauty, refinement and well-proportioned conformation that convey strength and power without extreme muscling. The gait being totally natural, movements are smooth, rhythmic, purposeful, straight, balanced in flexion and synchronous front to rear, resulting in unequaled comfort and smoothness for the rider. With its definite but controlled spirit, natural gait and presence, and responsive attitude, the American Paso Fino is, indeed, a rare and desirable equine partner. The head should be refined and in good proportion to the body of the horse, neither extremely small not large with the preferred profile being straight. Eyes are large, dark and well spaced, very expressive and alert, and should not show excessive white around the edges.
Ears are comparatively short, set close and curved inward at the tips.
The lips should be firm and the nostrils large and dilatable. Jaws are defined but not extreme. The impression should be of a well-shaped alert and intelligent face. NECK Gracefully arched medium in length and set on at an angle to allow high carriage, breaking at the poll. Throatlatch should be refined and well defined.