Peru, a country of custom and tradition with beautiful places, known universally for its historic legacy, surprises us with its beauty, color and magic in each of its corners. One of the important legacies Peru has is the Peruvian Paso horses, a national treasure and pride to all. For some families, it is a pleasure to conserve this tradition. They have given themselves the task of zealously protecting this race. This is a small group of breeders, comparatively speaking, united in friendship, which has lasted through generations, and, through the test of time, have given the horse an important place outside of Peru and is known internationally.

Throughout the years, they have overcome inter nal conflicts that threatened to destroy this race. This was the case in 1968, the time of the military rule of Juan Velasco Alvarado. During this time, the agrarian reform is born as well as the expropriation of the haciendas of cattle ranchers and farmers, among them many breeders lost their homes and businesses. During these years, the breeders united stronger than before, demonstrated their strength before this adversity.

Among the expropriated properties was the Salaverry , headquarters to The National Association of Breeders and Owners of the Peruvian Paso Horse. The association worked tirelessly to conserve their heritage, reduced to work from small offices on a second floor. The Peruvian Paso horse is the perfect link between pride and patriotism, touching the generosity of others; they are able to collect the funds to purchase the lands for the headquarters they currently use. It is a large house full of history located on a street named Bellavista. Mamacona is the campestral headquarters of the association. A group of equestrians acquired it. They first planted the eucalyptus and constructed the beautiful and comfortable facility.