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The Andalusian is one of the
great, ancient breeds of horse.
It originated in the Iberian
Peninsula and is named for the
region of Spain called Andalucia
though the breed actually was
more widespread. The Andalusian
horse has been documented
throughout European history and
was praised as the finest horse
of war by the Romans and Greeks
in ancient times. It’s history
as a equine type goes back even
further, documented by cave
paintings believed to be 20,000
years old. It has been known by
many names throughout history
but has always been spoken of
with respect for its uncanny
agility, courage, presence,
tractability and beauty. For
more information
http://www.ialha.org
Half-Andalusian
The Spanish Andalusian
Half-Andalusian Cross
Registries |
Introducing Spanish
blood into your breeding
program has many
benefits...strength,
beauty, versatility,
elegance, courage and
kind temperment! The
International Andalusian
and Lusitano Horse
Association (IALHA) has
created a half-registry.
Your cross can be
registered and can be
shown at the IALHA shows
which have 1/2
Andalusian classes!
IALHA -
International Andalusian
& Lusitano Horse Assoc.
101 Carnoustie
North, Box 200
Shoal Creek, AL
35242
(205) 995-8900
The most popular cross
is the Andalusian x
Quarter Horse, which
is called "Azteca". An
Azteca can be registered
1/2 Andalusian, 1/2
Quarter Horse and also
registered Azteca.
Azteca Horse Registry of
America
Dolores
Dougherty (Director)
P.O. Box 490
Vancouver, WA
98666-0490
(360) 573-4030
The second most popular
cross is the
Andalusian x
Thoroughbred, or
"Iberian Warmblood".
This cross is
registerable as an
Iberian Warmblood
Association 1/2
Andalusian and 1/2
Thoroughbred.
Iberian
Warmblood Association of
America
(360) 576-2889
Another wonderful cross
that is quite
interesting and growing
in popularity is the
Andalusian x Percheron,
or "Spanish-Norman". A
Spanish-Norman can be
registered 1/2
Andalusian, 1/2
Percheron and as a
Spanish-Norman.
Spanish-Norman Horse
Registry
P.O. Box 985
Woodbury, CT
06798-3216
(203) 266-4048
The "Hispano-Arab" is a
cross of a purebred,
registered Andalusian
with a purebred,
registered Arabian.
The Hispano-Arab is not
a new breed, actually,
it is the combination of
two of the world's
oldest breeds, the
Andalusian x Arabian.
The Andalusian also
crosses successfully
with Paso Finos,
Peruvian Pasos,
Appaloosa and Morgan.
These crosses all have
registries and shows, in
addition to the 1/2
Andalusian registry.
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