Welcome to Andalucian Equines
P.R.E Spanish Horses & Welsh Gypsy Cobs in the heart of Andalucia
The Andalucian Horse Andalucia is a region of south-west Spain comprising eight provinces or counties and with a population of over seven million inhabitants. It has a tremendous history going back thousands of years, and can boast of a phenomenal number of ancient buildings thanks to the Arab influence over hundreds of years.
Centuries ago Cordoba was considered to be the capital of the world. Horses are very much part of the culture of the Andalucian people. Although here in Spain the spelling of the word for the region is Andalucian, in some other parts of the world these beautiful horses are described as Andalusian horses.
Whether you are a professional or an amateur we can find you the perfect Spanish horse. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.
The features that made this pure Spanish breed so highly sought after, are its elegance, high head carriage, broad forehead, short arched neck, silky flowing mane, powerful quarters, its elite performance and wonderful proportions. The manes of mares are usually clipped in Spain; only the stallions are allowed to display the full splendour of theirs. About 50 per cent of Andalucians are usually grey or white, the rest being bay or black.
Brief History
The Andalucians history goes back long before the birth of Christ - to 200 BC, at the time of the Roman Conquests in and around Spain. Roman writers praised the native Spanish horses' qualities, which were recognised by Spain's Moorish conquerors, who naturally cross-bred them with their own Arab and Berber breeds. After the Moors were driven from Spain in the 15th Century, these noble Spanish creatures enjoyed a period of great popularity, influencing almost all other American and European horse breeds. Direct descendants of the Andalucian horse are the Lippizaners of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, established in 1572 as an adjunct to the Court in order to educate their nobility in the equestrian arts. It was called the Spanish Riding School because from its very beginning only Spanish stallions were used there. The Lippizaners take their name from the stud at Lippiza, near Trieste, then part of the Austrian empire. It was founded by Archduke Charles 11, in 1580, who had 9 stallions and 24 mares brought there from Spain.
The Friela Stud - Caballos Perez Molina
The Perez Molina brothers run a highly respected Stud farm, having a lifelong experience in equestrianism, they are dedicated to the Andalucian breed, the old horse that made Spain famous in history for its nobility, classical conformation, beauty, strength, willingness and for being a true friend of man.
They breed and train humanely. Quality and temperament are guaranteed.
The brothers show the horses at various Equestrian shows, ferrias and spectaculars all over Andalucia, the show team is named ''Sentimiento Ecuestre
After a breathtaking fire lit dramatic entrance, the distinctive tones of flamenco guitar and classical music take over and some four riders dressed in 18th century country costume make their entrance. Then the impressive equestrian ballet begins. Flamenco dancers dance with the horses, it; a spectacular not to be missed.
These choreographed dances are based on both classical, doma clasica, and country dressage, doma vaquera, as well as other specialised riding techniques. For example the horses gallop around the ring making sudden changes of rhythm and spin tightly pivotting on a circle around their hind legs, all apparently in time with the music. This is the canter pirouette.
The most spectacular part is the execution of high leaps with legs kicking out, known as a capriole. At times the horses resemble dancers, especially with the technique called piaffe, where the horse trots on the spot and picks its legs up in diagonal pairs.
Via this amazing stud farm we have for sale many PRE horses, youngsters, brood mares & fully trained, also non PRE are available.
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If you are considering purchasing an Andalucian we can assist with your viewing trip, from airport pick ups & returns, to sorting you accommodation.
Guided visits to the stud with a translator.
We understand each individual is different, you may already have a type of horse in mind, therefore we can send you details and videos before your trip.
If you decide to purchase one of our beautiful horses, we can assist with all the relevant paperwork and transportation to anywhere in the world.
Our service does not stop there, once your horse has ben transported help is always on hand, our trainers are more than willing to assist with training and are quite willing to visit you to help and advise.
We can provide assistance with the sales and purchase contract, transferal of ownership documents, transport documents & liasison with local goverment veterinary office.
Also we can point you in the right direction for English speaking solicitors and English speaking vets should you require them.
Our nearest airports are:
Granada: One hour Ten Minutes
Almeria: One hour Twenty Minutes
Murcia: Two Hours Fifteen Minutes
Malaga: Two Hours Thirty Minutes
Terms
Colt - potro
Dressage - doma
Equine - equino
Foal - potro
Gelding - caballo castrado
Horse - caballo
Horse breeder - criador de caballos
Horse rider - jinete - pronounced hin etty
Horse riding - equitacion
Horse shoe - herradura
Horse show - concurso hipico
Horse woman - amazona
Mare - yegua
PRE - pura raza española, or pure bred Spanish, and refers to those horses with documented history in the official stud book.
Purebred - de pura sangre or pura raza
Stable - establo
Stallion - semental
Stud farm - yeguada or caballeriza
Stud book - registro genealogico de caballos
Stud horse - caballo padre
Stud mare - yegua de cria
Thoroughbred - de pura sangre or pura raza
Vet - veterinario
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