Opinions on Andalusians?

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Pictures if you have any :D im really interested in buying an andalusian as a next horse.. What are there temperments like and what are you opinions on the breed? Thanks :o
 
I own an andalusian stallion called Rio :) i have owned him for about 6 weeks now and before that he was in Spain :)

They are lovely, really quick learning and are more of a one person horse. They always want to please and they are very quick learners although they are worriers :o

Rio being a stallion can be a handful at times but there isnt a nasty bone in his body he really is a lovely horse and hes always in a good mood :) he loves being in work - gets grumpy when hes not! i would own another in a heart beat they are such loving horses and they are also beautiful but then i could be biased! ;)

i havent owned him long so i cant give you as much as other people on here may be able to but here are some pictures :)

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StormyMoments said:
I own an andalusian stallion called Rio :) i have owned him for about 6 weeks now and before that he was in Spain :)

They are lovely, really quick learning and are more of a one person horse. They always want to please and they are very quick learners although they are worriers :o

Rio being a stallion can be a handful at times but there isnt a nasty bone in his body he really is a lovely horse and hes always in a good mood :) he loves being in work - gets grumpy when hes not! i would own another in a heart beat they are such loving horses and they are also beautiful but then i could be biased! ;)

i havent owned him long so i cant give you as much as other people on here may be able to but here are some pictures :)

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Wow what a gorgeous horse! Your tempting me even more :p
 
My best mate has one its a nightmare to deal with, and ride.

So stressy to ride, almost like a pogo stick, bouncing up and down. It's 9 years old and still won't canter correctly, gets herself so worked out then starts crazily changing legs all the time.

It actually jars people's backs.

Rude in the stable, bangs and kicks for food all the time.

Just a all round pest if I'm honest. But maybe she was not firm enough with her, the horse seems to think she rules the roost.
 
sometimes when another horse calls he gets a bit excited and does his "im a pretty stallion" bit and when walking past the stables which the mares are kept in (when they arent in there) he tries to go over to them but walking past mares hes fine :) although when hacking he shows more interest than needed to my gelding but other than that hes a complete chill pill :) and yes he was imported 6 weeks ago today :) thank you! and i do there are a few people who want him too :o no idea why ;)
 
Most beautiful, wonderful horses on earth, in my opinion, BUT not for everybody. NOT a first horse, NOT for nervous riders or anyone who wants a plod. They are the "other" hotblood horse (TB's, Arabs, etc.). In fact, if you get along with the average Arab, you'll probably do OK with a PRE. Yes, they have a lovely temperament, but if not ridden well and properly managed they can make fools of their doting owners. There are a lot of disappointed, or even really scared, PRE owners.
 
They are very fashionable right now so prices might be a bit inflated but you see more of them around, like any breed you have to judge the individual. We have 2, one 10 year old gelding and a 6 year old mare. They are both lovely horses with a nice comfy little trot. The gelding can be ridden by a confident beginner and the mare needs a more advanced rider. They are easy to handle with good small hardy feet and easy keepers. I would say they have a natural ability to collect, the mare has a very good jump as well but she is not fast. The gelding has been taught tricks before we had him (piaffe, laying down, rear on command...) but he never uses it against us.
They were bought as first horses (for my sister and then for my mom) and it worked very well.

Also, wanted to add, a long journey might cause ulcers. My mare was imported (not from Spain and not a PRE) and it likely caused ulcers, so when buying a PRE imported from Spain you might want to have that checked if the horse doesn't seem right.
 
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I used to ride a friends recently gelded Andalusian and he was lovely although he could be challenging and would test his rider.

But why are you so keen on a PRE if you don't have any inkling as to what their temperaments are like..???
 
I have one hes not had a great past from spain but hes a fruit loop and i agree they are a one person horse mine chucks everybody else of point blank refuses to be lunge by anyone else very clingy to me and would jump though fire for me very loyal nightmare to ride from bolting running backwards as fast as forward which is fast sharp very fast learner. I couldnt give mine away. when he does have a good day nothing could beat dressage sadley have to stay on long enough to prove that. I could never get rid of him because i do love him loads never would i get another though
 
Whilst PRE's have many, many good points they also have some things that need to be taken into consideration before jumping into ownership. A very high percentage suffer from sweetitch and other allergic reactions (my friend has a PRE who is allergic to grass and can only eat barley straw and alfalfa). If buying from Spain, most English riders are not used to riding in the highly classical style that is predominant over there. Spanish horses are usually not gelded (and the mares are rarely ridden at all; some are driven), and their management can be harsh, so when exposed to the more "pampering" type owner they can take advantage and become actually dangerous.
 
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