Andalusian Horse Breed

Andalusian Horse
This handsome looking horse has an excellent temperament with beautiful paces, making it a fantastic riding horse which excels in dressage.

Height
15 to 16 HH

Colour
Bay and grey.

Conformation

The head is large and handsome with a big, kind eye and well sized nostrils.
The neck is thick, curved and well muscled.
The withers are well defined and lead on to a strong back and powerful hindquarters which are well rounded.
The feet are strong and the limbs are clean with good joints.
The tail is well set on and thick and full flowing like the mane.
The girth is moderately deep and the chest is a good width.

History
This is a Spanish bred descendant of the Iberian Sorraia horse who is closely related to the Lusitano The Andalusian horse being quick thinking, strong and agile were used as cavalry mounts by the Greeks and Romans, these lovely horses where brought to England after the Norman Conquest.

During the 19 century it was the Carthusians who helped the Andalusian breed to survive by maintaining strict breeding programs and moving the horses out of the studs and into hiding in the monasteries, during times of trouble.

Uses

Pleasure horse
Dressage
Show Jumping

International Andalusian And Lusitano Horse Association
The IALHA is dedicated to promoting and preserving this stunning breed of horse.