Andalusian Horses

We put bits in horses' mouths so that they obey us, and we can turn their whole body. The Bible warns us to bridle our own mouths so that we don't give offence! If we can control our mouths, we can control our whole bodies!       James 3

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Andalusians originated in Spain. (Iberia) Andalusia is a province in Spain. They are purebred

 Spanish horses referred to as PRE (Pura Raza Española) They are one of the most ancient breeds of horses. Carthusian monks began keeping pedigrees in the 13th century. The breeding program had the backing of royalty. The Carthusian order began in the Chartreuse mountains of France. The monks' motto is Stat crux dum volvitur orbis, Latin for "The cross (of Christ) is steady while the world is turning." Andalusians became recognized as a breed in 15th Century.  After nearly dying out because of wars in Europe, the breed was carefully revived and for a long time it was illegal to export Andalusian horses from Iberia. This was revoked in 1960.

They are strong, impressive and athletic. The Andalusian has appeared in many films, such as The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe, and other stories from The Chronicles of Narnia. 

The color is normally gray, but bay & black are not unknown.

Tail: long, flowing. Mane: thick, profuse. Neck: arched                            

Height: 15.2 and 16.2 hands (62 to 66 inches, 157 to 168 cms) high.

Temperament: docile, trainable.