Andalusian Horse

Andalusian Horses - Name Specifics

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Andalusian horses are known under different names in different countries. In Spain, they are called Pure Spanish Horses. In Portugal, they are referred to as Lusitanos. Iberian horses are also called Andalusian in many countries. Americans often call any Spanish horses Andalusian.

In fact, Andalusian horses are rare in the United States and worldwide. However, the breed remains one of the most interesting once in view of its ancient history and breeding potential. It has always been valued for its strength, agility, and good temperament. The breed is very intelligent and quick to learn.

The Greeks and Romans valued the breed for its physical characteristics and endurance. The horse was a mount for the royalty and cavalry. Andalusian horses replaced other breeds once there vanished a need for horses capable of carrying knights with their heavy armor. They needed an agile horse that could easily carry warriors and maneuver rapidly. The Andalusian horse provided this absolutely.

Nowadays, the breed is used in dressage, driving, jumping, western pleasure, and English pleasure. In European countries, Andalusian horses have to deal with the Iberian bull and do well in its displaying a lot of courage and versatility.

Andalusian Horses - Progeny

Andalusian horses were used to produce new breeds. Thus, the Pura Raza Espanola, also called PRE horse, appeared in Spain in 1912. The Cria Caballar of Spain now administers the Andalusian horse breed. Lusitano horses also stemmed from the Andalusian horse. They were created in Portugal. Generally, Andalusian horses can be used to improve other present breeds of horse.

Andalusian Horses - General Information Links

Airam Horses - Spanish breeder located near Seville offers pictures of horses for sale. German and English site.

Al Andalus - Standing 3 stallions at stud. Part-bred and Aztecas for sale. Chatroom, recipes, and links to Spanish sites. Farms in California, Washington, and Oregon.

Andalusians de Mythos - Standing one stallion at stud. Offers breed history, photos of breeding stock, and purebred stock for sale. Colorado

Caballos de los Cristiani - Standing Destinado. Training, exhibitions, purebred and part bred stock for sale. Wilton, New York.

Dakota Winds Andalusians - Three stallions at stud, breed history, photos of breeding stock. Purebred, part-bred, and Aztecas for sale. Sturgis, South Dakota

Andalusian Horses - Pictures

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SunSinger Andalusians

Doma Vaquera Information - A resource for enthusiasts with a passion for this sport. Offers articles, news, links and a newsletter. United Kingdom.

Equiandalusian - A detailed examination of conformation and movements by two leading judges. Includes an interactive database for locating a horse and a detailed pictorial guide to show preparation. Requires Flash 5 for full viewing.

Fantasia Espanola Andalusians - Small breeder, trainer and enthusiast. Details of mares and photo gallery. Escalon, California.

Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, The - Promotes the Andalusian horse in North America. News, clinics, breeders book, member services, and rescue details.

Gremlan Farms - Offers photos and pedigrees of breeding stock. Purebred, part-bred and occasional imported stock for sale. List of upcoming foals. Bakersfield, California.

Hispano-Arabe Registry and Association of North America - North American registry for combinations of two of the world's oldest breeds of horses, Andalusians and Arabians.

International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association - For breeders, owners and aficionados of the Andalusian Horse. Maintains a registry for purebreds and half-breds. United States based.

Manor Hill Farm - One stallion at stud. Purebred and part bred stock for sale. Kansas City, Montana.

Miraval Andalusians - Standing 3 stallions at stud. Articles on Melanoma, letters from readers, photos of breeding stock, profiles of the Andalusian, Azteca, Hispano-Arabe, and Iberian-Warmblood. Web page design. Purebred foals for sale in-utero. Oregon

Moonstruck Meadows - Offers details of brood mares and stock for sale. Also breed Hanoverians and Shetland Sheepdogs. Located in Vancouver, Washington.

Northwestern Andalusian Horse Association - Promotes the Andalusian and Lusitano breeds in the northwestern United States and Canada. Includes profile of association, shows, newsletter, classifieds, events, forum, and membership information. Based in Canada.

Rainey Valley Farm - Offers stallions at stud, details of brood mares, and listing stock for sale. Also photo gallery. Glenoma, Washington.

Rancho Agua Zarca - Breeders and brokers located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Photos and pedigrees of Karuso 2, MPR Copernicus, and Kokoloco. Available in Spanish and English.

Real Andalucians - Standing Xaloc, a registered pure PRE stallion. Located in Coastal Virginia, but can ship semen. Details of Xaloc's history and breeding.

Rivas Andalusians - Breeding, imports and sales of pure Spanish Andalusian horses from Spain.

Ross Andalusians - Standing 2 stallions. Purebred and part-bred horses for sale. Lexington, South Carolina.

Selwood Park Stable - Standing black Spanish-Portuguese stallion Despierto. Stock for sale and details of marketing services. Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Andalusian Horses - Pictures

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SunSinger Andalusians

Sommer Ranch - Breeding and sales of pure and part-bred horses. Breeders of exotic birds including Eclectus, Macaws, and Grays. Located in Acton, California.

Southwest Andalusian and Lusitano Club - Club providing seminars, training clinics, IALHA qualifying shows, breed information for Andalusian, Lusitano, Azteca, Spanish Norman, Hispano-Arab, and Iberian owners and enthusiasts. Southwest area, United States.

Tamarack Stables Rivers Edge - A full service breeding and training stable devoted to promoting the Andalusian horse. Standing at stud Tamarack Je Fe. Includes information on stallion and breeding fees, young stock for sale, group retreats and trail rides, riding lessons, and an on-line tour of farm and facilities. Located in Fredericksburg, Rappahannock County, Virginia.

The Park - Standing 4 stallions at stud, purebred and part-bred stock for sale, training services. California.

Vista del Lago - Los Angeles area ranch standing Fandango D, by Bravio. Includes stallion service information, broodmare galleries, and a sales list.

Yeguada Alba - Spanish breeder offers breed information, photos and video files. Stock for sale. Located in Barcelona, Spain.

Yeguada Trivino - Stud located in Seville, south of Spain. Details of breed selection and training.