Holsteiners		Andalusians

The Holsteiner horse is the product of systematic breeding that has been ongoing in the northern most province of Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, for 750 years.

Holsteiner's were originally valued by farmers for their strength, steadiness, and reliability. They were valued by the military for their courage and agility. After the war the breed headed in a new direction. They started breeding for sporthorses, and eventually became one of the great German sporthorses. Today they are suited for jumping, dressage, driving, and eventing.

The modern Holsteiner is of medium frame and stands 16 to 17 hands with powerful hind legs and a strong back.

For addition information regarding the Holsteiner breed you may want to visit The American Holsteiner Horse Association (AHHA) web site.

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The Andalusian horse is a very ancient breed, dating back to pre-history on the Iberian Peninsula. All purebred Andalusians in the United States can be traced back to stud books in Spain or Portugal. Today, there are less than 4,000 Andalusian horses in all of the United States. Each year, the International Andalusian Horse Association registers only 225 new foals in this country.

The Andalusian is built very strong and very elegant. They usually stand between 15h and 16.2h. The head in profile is slightly convex or straight with a broad forehead and well-placed ears. The neck is reasonably long, broad, yet elegant and well-crested in stallions. The mane is thick and abundant. Well defined withers precede a short back; the quarters are broad and strong. The croup is rounded and of medium length. The tail is abundant, set low, and lies tightly against the body. About 80% of Andalusians are grey or white, 15% are bay, and 5% are black.

For additional information regarding the Andalusian breed and it's history you may want to visit The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) web site.

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