Articles Tagged 'Andalusians'

Horse Breed Guide

The Andalusian and Lusitano Breed Profile

"For ages, Andalusians and Lusitanos have been prized for their athleticism, intelligence and beauty." by Raina Paucar  You may have spotted these horses in famous works of art or present day Hollywood films, including The Lord of the Rings and Braveheart. Their beauty, intelligence and ...

Dancing with Andalusians in Spain

On a riding holiday in Spain, Jan Norman discovers that pressing the right buttons can result in some serious dance moves from high-performance Spanish horses. “You have to feel it more than do it”, called out Vivi. A near perfect walk to canter transition was it seemed just a feelin...

Darley’s Travel Blog

Sherry Tasting at a Jerez Bodega in Spain

A great stop for horse and wine lovers in Jerez is Yeguada Real Tesoro, a Sherry bodega which breeds rare black Andalusian horses. by Darley Newman In southwestern Spain in the province of Cádiz, the city of Jerez de la Frontera is a horse and gastronomy lovers haven. You can enjoy perf...

Darley’s Travel Blog

Spain- Dressage in Andalucia

by Equitrekking host Darley Newman As I watched Napoleon, a beautiful white Andalusian, prancing around, agitated at having to stand for a moment, I felt sure that this was not the horse that I would be riding for my dressage lesson. It was. Vivi Garcia, who has been studying dressage he...

Expert Equestrian Articles

The P.R.E. Horse

Focus on: The Andalusian, a Spanish breed of horses. by: Barbara Clark You have seen them at the movies and probably didn't know what they were; just that they were the most beautiful horses you have ever seen. They have long flowing hair and come in all colors but are mostly gray or white...