Andalusian (PRE)

Breed history

Iberian horses were prized since antiquity; the modern type was shaped from the Middle Ages partly by monastic studs, most famously the Carthusian monastery at Jerez. The Pura Raza Española studbook is today managed by the Spanish association ANCCE.

Genetics & colouring

The prevailing grey colour is caused by the dominant Grey gene (G) – horses are born dark and lighten with age. Historic lines, such as the Carthusian, are still tracked and recorded in breeding.

Is this breed right for me?

• What will I use the horse for – leisure, sport, driving, work?
• Do its size and temperament suit my experience and build?
• Do I have suitable stabling, grazing and time for daily care?
• Will I arrange a vet pre-purchase examination?

Care considerations – general

Every horse needs vet-guided parasite control, vaccinations, dental checks, hoof care and feeding matched to its workload and condition. Breed alone does not determine an individual horse's needs.

General information, not veterinary advice. Consult your vet or an equine nutritionist.