Andalusian Horse Breed Profile

prepared for regular bathing or spottreating if you own a horse with a lightercolored coat.
Champion and Celebrity Andalusian Horses
There are many wellknown Andalusian horses
Babieca a white Andalusian stallion was a prized mount of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar in medieval Spain. He was a favored warhorse and for 30 years was instrumental in his owners victory in each battle Opus an Andalusian stallion was a tremendous bullfighting horse. When he retired fans filled the stadium to see him take his victory lap.
Andalusians have been heavily featured in the media too. Clint Eastwood rode them in many of his movies and the breed has appeared in hits including Gladiator Interview with the Vampire Braveheart and The Lord of the Rings films.
Is the Andalusian Horse Right for You?
The Andalusian is highly intelligent and often agreeable but this breed is also known for their forward movement so these horses are best suited to intermediate riders and above. They are a natural fit for sports like dressage and carriage driving and their animated movement and striking appearance command attention in the show ring or parades.
How to Adopt or Buy an Andalusian Horse
Trained purebred and registered Andalusians start around 10000 though those prices can easily double or triple with premium horses fetching even higher prices. Because these horses carry higher price points they may be impractical choices for riders working with smaller budgets.    
There are a few different options when buying an Andalusian
Its possible to identify a quality breeding program and buy a horse directly Andalusian show barns often sell highly trained horses with established competition records though these horses can fetch higher prices Its also possible to buy an Andalusian from a private seller since these horses are popular and wellestablished within the United States. Consider joining an Andalusian club in your area since the club may be able to connect you to reputable breeders and sellers in your area.
Andalusians are valuable horses so they rarely come up for adoption through a rescue. Andalusian crosses may come up for adoption more often. When adopting a horse its important to treat the process with the same caution youd use when buying a horse. Research the rescue and read reviews by others who have adopted horses.
Its a good idea to have a prepurchase veterinary exam performed on any horse whether youre buying one or adopting one from a rescue.