Andalusian

The Andalusian is the historic Spanish riding horse, closely tied to the Pura Raza Espanola studbook and to the Iberian tradition of collected, agile horses. It is typically compact and powerful, with an arched neck, expressive head, strong hindquarters, and a naturally elevated way of moving. Gray is common, though other colors occur, and the breed has been used for classical dressage, working equitation, cavalry, ranch work, and ceremonial riding.

Andalusians attract owners who want presence, sensitivity, and trainability, but they do best with riders who understand forward work, balance, and patient development. The mane and tail require steady grooming, and the compact body can gain weight if feed and exercise are not matched. Breeders and buyers often examine registration, movement, temperament, and soundness carefully, because a horse suitable for high school dressage may differ from one best placed in trail, breeding, or amateur sport.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Pearl, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White