The Andalusian is a very ancient and rare breed dating back 25,000 years. The Andalusian evolved in the hilly and rugged area of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain). Fighting for survival and grazing over this rough terrain led to the development Of a horse with strong, arched neck, and short coupled and powerful body, hind legs positioned well underneath the body with strong hock action, implusion, and  a natural ability for collection and small round hooves.

These attributes made the Andalusians agile and forward moving. These horses were regarded as the warhorses without equal. Homer mentions the Andalusian in the Iliad written about 1,100 BC. The Andalusian became "the royal horse of Europe" present at every royal court. Grand riding academies were formed all across Europe including, Austria, France, Italy and Germany. It was in these academies where dressage and high school riding began and flourished. The Andalusian horse was the favored mount in these academies because of their impulsion, forward motion, catlike agility, temperament and intelligence.

The Andalusian is a most impressive sight, with its sculptural beauty and proud bearing, which for centuries have made it a favorite subject for sculptors and painters and today for Hollywood movies. The Andalusian is strongly built, yet extremely elegant. The typical Andalusian stands 15.2 to 16.2 hands. Its head is of medium length, rectangular and lean, and in profile, is slightly convex or straight with a broad forehead and well - placed ears. The eyes are large and  kind, 'alive', oval and placed within an orbital arch. The neck is reasonably long, broad, yet elegant and well crested in stallions. The mane is thick and long well defined withers precede a short back; the quarters are broad and strong. The croup is rounded and of medium length. The tail is set low and lies tightly against the body.

 Today, the Andalusian horse displays a great versatility that has, in fact, been present for centuries. They compete in dressage, jumping, driving, trail, western and English events.  Truly, the Andalusian, is the horse of kings!