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Andalusian
Riding Breed
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Working Breed |
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Sport Breed |
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Show Breed |
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Pony Breed |
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Easily Trained |
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Independant |
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All Climates |
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All Terrain |
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Andalusian Qualities
Some major qualities that set apart the
Andalusian horses from the others are that they are gentle, charming, and have a common sense
about them. They are commonly used for cavalry and dressage. Often, you can see them in bull
fighting expeditions and are highly sought after for walking in parades. They can
also be known as the Pure Spanish Horse breed along with the Horse of Kings. They can be found
today in Seville, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Portugal.
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Andalusian Temperament
The Andalusian horse is a very fair tempered animal. As far as horses are
concerned, the andalusian will warm your heart and still be brave and stoic when
you need them to. A complex horse breed, and equally as wise, they tend to do as they
are instructed to with little distraction. Mellow and sweet, they are soft to pet and to
care for everyday.
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Andalusian Appearance
Andalusian horses are tall and bode a lot of patience. They
generally stand around sixteen hands in measurement with a broad head and a convex
profile. A shorter body helps support the horse and round, prominent withers to boot.
They have rounded quarters and are one of the best for high stepping. Some are
generally grey, but others can be spotted and black, too.
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Andalusian Upkeep
Taking care of an Andalusian horse can be very basic. If they will
be used for shows and parades, then you will need to adhere to the standard
grooming fees they will need to look their best. Also, they are so incredibly kind
that they can be used around children and small animals as well.
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Andalusian History
The Andalusian breed derives from Spain and Andalusia. They
have mostly been bred in Spain and are very treasured there. Dating all
the way back to 25,000 B. C. and the origins of the Iberian horses, the
Greeks and the Romans were both fans of the Andalusian horses, using them in
combative formats and as Calgary animals. The European aristocrats adored these
animals and even some of the best schools for riding chose this breed to keep
as their breed of choice. The Carthusian monks played a very important role in
their lives as well. It has also been noted that several other breeds were
taken from this particular style as they were well known animals for
transporting those seeking to cross countries in exchange for goods and other
trading purposes. Another interesting fact is that they are noted as being an
excellent horse for mounting bull fighters. Back many years ago,
experts mentioned those that were fond of the Andalusian breed
experimented with the notion that horses bearing white socks would earn either
good or bad luck and many that owned this breed practiced their own luck with
the sock theory on these horses.
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