Pros and Cons of Andalusians

[Flibble]

As Title really I have been looking at buying Irish Welsh crosses and now I am being led in the direction of an Andalusian.

Why would you and why wouldnt you?

 

[Chico Mio]

Firstly, what are you thinking of buying? Do you mean a PRE (Pura Raza Espanola)? As there is no such breed in Spain as an Andalusian, that's just a horse that comes from Andalucia and to be honest there are some right horrors! The other typical 'Andalusians' are what they call a Tres Sangres (Arab/PRE/TB cross) or a Hispano-Arab (PRE/Arab).

I have never yet seen (but don't deny there must be some) a PRE that could jump to any height - they are bred to do Doma Vaquera and Alta Doma and have wonderful movements and paces. Personally I am not fond of the PREs but love the Hispano Arabs (they tend to be smaller and lighter).

This is all my own personal experience and opinion and I am in no way an expert on the breed.

 

[Flibble]

I know nothing its a PRE then.

 

[TheMule]

If you're in Glos then you're not too far from here- http://www.dovecote-stables.co.uk/dcs/
If you're considering an iberian (and personally I prefer lusitanos) then you should get as much experience riding them as possible. These guys could probably help you buy one too (though quality doesn't come cheap)

 

[tallyho!]

Have you looked on the breed society's website? www.bapsh.co.uk

There are some nice UK bred PRE around (no, they don't have to be born in spain to be a PRE) and some are breeding awesome colours and good jumper types too!

www.preuk.co.uk have some examples of jumping types.

Again, there is a misconception that PREs can't jump or extend but this is not the case.

www.maryssprestud.co.uk

www.roblestud.co.uk

www.welshandalusians.co.uk

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