Buyer question
Is an Andalusian horse good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Andalusian horse 3 out of 5 for beginners (sensitive to rider errors).
Source: the Andalusian horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Andalusian horse in the Animal Library
The detail
The Pura Raza Española, a baroque horse from Spain prized for centuries for collection, agility and a proud carriage. PREs are brave, sensitive and quick to learn, and most turn grey with age.
- Temperament
- Brave, sensitive, willing
- Best fit
- Dressage, working equitation
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Quick, eager learner)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Easy keeper, mane care)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Animated, collected)
What to weigh
Grey horses carry a high lifetime risk of melanoma, and PREs are prone to insulin resistance and laminitis. Stallions are more common in the breed and are not for novices.