The Andalusian horse is widely acclaimed all over the world, known for its unearthly beauty, wonderful Spanish heritage, and colorful history. The Andalusian originates from the Andalusia region of Southern Spain. The Andalusian's origins are unclear. Some say it was a native-bred horse while others protest that the Andalusian was bred by crossing Spanish Barbs and Arabs brought the Spain in the 8th Century.
The Andalusian was used for calvary work and to perform high-school movements. Today is it often seen in the Spanish Rising School Of Vienna. In the 15th Century and through the 18th the Andalusian was used to create many other breeds such as the Lippizaner in Austria, the Kladruber in Czechoslovakia and the Alter Real and Lusitano in Portugal. The Andalusian has also been noted in many popular breeds such as the Saddlebred, Appaloosa, Mustang, and Quarter Horse. Peruvian Pasos, Paso Finos, and Criollos also are well influenced by the Andalusian blood.
The Andalusian was born with paso gait, a disjointed four-beat gait that is very eays to ride. The Andalusian is nowadays used much in high-school dressage performances and demonstrations and is used at the mount of the rejoneadores or the mounted bull-fighters. The Andalusian is usually grey or black and stands 15.2 to 16.0 hands. It is docile, calm, willing, proud and agile and is used significantly for dressage.
