International
Andalusian and
Lusitano Horse Association
Website:
www.andalusian.com
British Association
for the Pure
Bred Spanish
Horse
28A St. Johns Street
Devizes
Wiltshire
Tel: 01380 720326
Email:
maria.ward-jones4@virgin.net
Contact: Maria Ward-Jones (Secretary) |
The
elegant and athletic
Andalusian, once the
foremost horse in Europe,
excels in high-school work,
and was used to found many
other breeds, including the
Lipizzaner of Austria. It
originated in Spain and its
blood is found in horses
such as the Peruvian
Stepping Horse and the Paso
Fino.
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Origin:
Andalusia, Spain.
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Colour:
Usually grey, though
bays and blacks are
seen.
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Height:
between 15.2 and 16
hands.
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Conformation:
broad
forehead, bold eyes,
long arched neck,
short deep body,
powerful
hindquarters, plenty
of bone and short
cannon bone.
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Character:
docile, willing,
proud.
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Uses:
bull-fighting,
ceremonial,
high-school
dressage. |
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