Andalusian Horse Breed

The Andalusian Horse Breed...

The Andalusian is one of the most elegent horse breeds. Possessing tremendous presence lofty paces agility and a gentle willing nature.

It makes an excellent all round riding horse and is particularly well suited to the movements of the haute ‘ecole (high school).

It can also be seen, to great effect, taking part in the colourful annual ferias, or fairs of its native Andalusia.

Did You Know :

The Andalusian horses survival down the centuries, which included some pretty turbulent times, was aided by the monastic orders, particularly the Carthusians, who became especially skilful at horse breeding.

In times of danger, horses were moved from the great studs to remote monasteries for safe keeping.

The Carthusians were instrumental in maintaining breed purity and produced horses of a consistent high quality.

Physical Attributes of the Andalusian Horse

Height - 15 to 15.2hh

Colour Range: Predominantly grey (including mulberry a dappled purplish grey) and bay

Conformation:

• Handsome head with broad forehead and large kind eyes.
• Fairly long, thick, but elegant neck.
• Long and very luxuriant mane and tail.
• Long well slopped shoulders with well defined withers.
• Short strong body with broad chest and well sprung ribs.
• Very broad strong rounded hindquarters with a low set tail.
• Medium length limbs, clean cut elegant and strong.