Andalusian Horse Breed Profile

Andalusian horses originated in the Iberian Peninsula in the region of Andalusia. The Romans and Greek valued this breed greatly, and it is often found in ancient paintings depicting it as a warhorse, some of which have been dated as being over 20,000 years old.

Breed Uses

Competition

Dressage

Driving

Endurance

Jumping

Racing

Ranch

Riding

Rodeo

Showing

Trail

Working

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Andalusian Horse Fact File

Origins: Used as a cavalry horse and in bull fighting in Southern Spain. Has been part of the development of many other horse breeds.

Characteristics: Long head with broad forehead and convex profile, long arched neck, short body with powerful hindquarters and strong fine legs. High knee action and short striding.

Height: 15.1 to 16.1 hands

Color: Grey or bay

Personality: Intelligent, docile and calm

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Bingo0912

Virginia

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Added on Oct 2nd, 2009
Not all Andalusians are bay or gray, remember, Zorro had a black Andalusian. (LINEBREAK)The Andalusian is a very people oriented, capable, and beautiful breed - see them in Cavalia!

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