The Spanish Horse Blog

A realistic - and unedited - look at the world of the iberian horse. Pure Spanish horses, Spain's horsemen, Andalucia's secret places and the rich world around us. As we live it, you hear it.

May 4, 2008, Jerez and Feria

Jerez and feria are linked in history. Feria del caballo in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucia. Horses, carriages, laughter. photos, insider moments

May 4, 2008, Feria de Jerez 2008

There are many tourists in Jerez right now because of Feria.

The School . . .

Pause = Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre: The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.

. .is well known to tourists, and a steady stream of visitors to the weekly displays certainly helps pay the bills.

Last night was the traditional annual Gala Presentation. We were there, at 10.30 at night, along with probably 1500 other spectators.

But most of these were not tourists - they were Jeresanos, here to celebrate a fierce pride in 'our school'. More so, 'our riders', many of whom come from the area and have stayed with their roots. And most of all 'Our Rafael' riding 'el Invasor' , the much loved big white PRE, bred by the personification of horse-rich-Jerez: patron of the equestrian art and founder of the School, Alvaro Domecq.

The stands were full of the colour of flamenco dresses, ladies who had come direct from feria, with flowers and combs, shawls and mantillas. Men in every style, from vaquero to double breasted navy blazers, suit and tie to casual country. This is a part of the whole richness that IS feria.

The display at the School varies as much as spanish temperament in its presentation. Some days it is perfect, some days everything that can go wrong, does.

Like life.

Last night, there were thing that nitpickers could snipe at, but if you chose to be wide eyed and delighted, drinking in the whole, it was sheer magic.

It may not have had the formal perfection of Vienna, but it had the harmony of 12 grey PREs half-passing in across the arena, the breathtaking brisk-trot-intertwi ning of three carriages - one 3-, one 4- and one 5-horse team - and the sheer explosive charismatic presence of Rafael Soto and Invasor.

I chose to be enchanted.

Apr 28, 2008, Bambu - August 2006

Bambu - August 2006. first pages in the diary of a Pura raza espanola horse in Spain. For sale direct from owner - member of a group of Pure spanish horse owners and breeders who don't use agents.

Apr 26, 2008, Bay PRE andalusian colt

Bay andalusian colt - Inscribed in spain - PRE 2 years old. Rich bay coat color. Bloodlines include Yeguada Militar and Guardiola. Direct from owners

Apr 21, 2008, FILE NAME

Apr 6, 2008, Training Diary PRE Filly Barquillera

Photo and video training diary of pre filly barquillera - purebred spanish filly in Spain. Born 2006.

Mar 24, 2008, Posters spanish horses

Rich images of andalucia and andalusian horses for your walls. Posters of spanish horses from Spain. Pictures of andalusians in traditional gear, unusual circumstances and fun situations

Mar 24, 2008, Horse Posters - Spanish andalusians

Unique horse posters of spanish horses. Spain and her andalusians, beauty, grace and fun captured in a moment.

Mar 24, 2008, Posters of Horses - Andalusians in Spain

Original photos taken in Spain. Posters of horses - images of spanish andalusians, long manes, dream horses.

Mar 24, 2008, Life with the Camera

It was in an unnamed city in Eastern Europe. I saw the traffic light as we drove by on day 1, and determined to capture it. (see photo by clicking the url below.)

First I had to find it again. Ah, but many years in the totally illogical streets of Jerez made post- communist-semi-organised navigation a breeze.

Then - to capture the flashing moment when the smiley appeared just for a brief-warning-time.

Find the perfect spot - ah, in the middle of the tarmac. Traffic? A minor inconvenience!

And then it began to rain - hard.

So here is this elderly-blonde-in-hiking-boots, in the middle of a grey street, getting soaked - and taking photos of a traffic light!!! I am surprised the secret police didn't turn up.

Tho' 10 minutes later I nearly got manhandled by a heavy when I tried to take a photo of - believe it or not - a Spar supermarket.

I was photo-ing the lovely display of flowers at a seller outside, then turned the camera to get a shot of the colourful fruit stand inside the Spar. The heavy was the security guard - he looked like something out of a Terminator movie.

He came towards me saying 'no photo, no photo'. So being the rational citizen i am I said 'Why not?'
'No photo, no photo'
'This is a public place'
'No Photo'
'Give me a reason'
'NO PHOTO'

The passers-by, in accordance with a past that perhaps made them wary of getting involved, kept on passing, pretending interest in the other side of the street.

I still had the camera raised, and for a moment I thought he was going to snatch it from me. Instead he just put his hand up over the lens, and loomed in approved Terminator-threatening-mode.

I stood still ( my pulse didn't!), and he moved away. And as he got back to his post, I lifted the camera, pointed it at him - and clicked the shutter.

Then left - rapidly

Photo at the url - password if you need it is funfotos

Mar 20, 2008, Spanish Horse Photos - PRE horses in Spain

Our spanish horse photos on this site, and the andalusian horse photos on our second site attract thousand of views. Now available as posters and for download.

Mar 17, 2008, 122-L-video-handling

122-L-video-handling

Mar 17, 2008, 122-L video country

122-L a video of him in the country, photos at the feria. Spanish dressage horse showing the kind temperament that makes the p.r.e. a safe and pleasant horse to ride.

Mar 14, 2008, Import Export Spanish horse Spain

To import or export a spanish horse from Spain or Portugal is not difficult. Discover how. Know facts on health, quarantine, registration, paperwork. USA, UK, AUS-NZ, Asia and beyond. Peace of mind

Mar 2, 2008, Import Horse From Europe

To import a horse from europe to the UK, and to move it elsewhere in Europe is straightforward. It does not require the same vet and quarantine procedures necessary further afield.

Mar 2, 2008, import-horse-spain-usa

To import a horse from Spain to the USA involves some paperwork, vet checks and transport cost. Overview of what to expect.

Mar 2, 2008, Pure Spanish Horse Spain

Pure Spanish horse Spain - PRE owners in Spain. Our own website - multimedia database, independent of agents. Photos, videos, revised horses for sale. Spanish- English. Andalusian horses - Andalucia

Feb 29, 2008, Pure Spanish Horse Bloodlines

The pure spanish horse bloodlines known overseas - and bloodlines that are recognised and highly regarded in our home country, Spain. Breeders and studs pay careful attention to types and genealogy.

Feb 29, 2008, Pure Spanish Stallion page 4

Pure Spanish Stallions from the Candau stud in Spain

Feb 24, 2008, Updating

The first of our andalusian - spanish horse websites was the resource site, www. andalusians-for-you.com - a pioneer in presenting more than just andalusian horses for sale.

We are presently updating that site - bringing in new subject areas, revamping the navigation - anything we feel will keep it current and easily readable

Then back here for a trimming session, and a new section on the individual horses' diaries. Our young ladies are developing such characters, they deserve to be chronicled!

Feb 9, 2008, Chestnut pure spanish horses Spain

Chestnut pure spanish horses in Spain still quite rare. Stallion, colt and filly for sale. Private. Even more rare is our pure spanish dun foal. All correctly registered.

Feb 9, 2008, Andalusian horse Spain

andalusian horse spain. A term to describe the p.r.e's of spain? Pura Raza, purebred spanish - stallions that typify beauty, elegance and nobility. We breed dream horses.

Feb 9, 2008, Bay andalusian spain -Bay P.R. E

Bay andalusian spain - pre horses from spanish breeder. Our stock bloodlines include Escalera de la escalera, Guardiola, Yeguada Militar. Direct descendants, direct from stud.

Feb 9, 2008, Pure Spanish mare for sale

Pure spanish mare for sale - Quality foundation PRE mares direct from stud. Registered, inscribed, revised. Bay, chestnut, grey. Bloodlines, temperament, morphology, movement. Guardiola, YM, Candau.

Feb 9, 2008, Pure Spanish horse videos

Pure Spanish horse videos - Pura Raza horses, dressage and pleasure. Free to watch and enjoy. Spanish horses for sale in spain, filmed in their own environment. Independent database.

Feb 9, 2008, Spanish Horses sale from Spain

ALL our PRE spanish horses are correctly inscribed, revised as apt for breeding, registered with ANCCE and the Spanish Stud Book. Good bloodlines, Pure Spanish horses sale - under 20 000 euros.

Feb 7, 2008, Tall Pura Raza stallion for sale from Spain

Tall Pura Raza stallion for sale from Spain. good conformation. Notable Escalera de la Escalera bloodlines

Feb 6, 2008, Pure Spanish stallion for sale

History, training, riders. Story of each spanish stallion for sale from owners in Spain.What do these spanish terms mean - apto, carta, revision.

Feb 6, 2008, Bay andalusian dressage stallion

Bay andalusan dressage stallion, calm pleasure ride. Private sale.

Feb 4, 2008, PRE stud Book - ANCCE - America

Foundation breaks off relations with ANCCE. Carta Mundial launches. ANCCE-LG links up with USPRE.

Ongoing headlines and forum subjects burning up the internet.

The PRE world has been a-buzz this last week as the details began to emerge.

Summary and thoughts on all this soon. One thing is for sure - things will never be the same.

Jan 27, 2008, Bambu Prep

The second show - Bambu being his usual un-fazed self. In preparation, concentrating, working well - and looking very grown up.

Jan 8, 2008, Black p.r.e.

Black p.r.e. colt. Direct Tomas Osborne bloodlines. Spanish stud book inscribed. 16 hands at 2 years old.

Jan 4, 2008, What is an Andalusian

There are two Iberian pureblood breeds. PSL - a Purebred Lusitano, in the Poruguese Stud Book. PRE - Pure bred Spanish horse, Spanish Stud Book .So what is an andalusian? Answers from Iberia

Jan 4, 2008, Dun PRE - Buckskin pure spanish horse

dun PRE colt, could be buckskin - waiting on results. Spain. Leg bar and dorsal stripes. Son of registered rare-colored PRE stallion. Fotos. Dun - buckskin accepted in pure spanish horse stud book.

Dec 26, 2007, 125-T-video

125-T-video

Dec 20, 2007, chestnut lusitano

Chestnut lusitano - fully registered. Piaffe. Direct from owner in Spain. Photos, video.

Dec 17, 2007, Lusitano horse in Portugal

Lusitano horse in Portugal - working in dressage. Top level rider, well established base. For sale direct from owner breeder in Portugal. Our group - no other intermediaries.

Dec 9, 2007, Chestnut Lusitano Stallion

Registered chestnut lusitano stallion, well started, good with people and other horses. Safe in traffic - surprise video.

Nov 27, 2007, Price of an andalusian horse

The price of an andalusian horse, a PRE ,a Lusitano can range from below 10 000 to over 100 000 euros. What makes an iberian horse worth his price? Is a dealer worth his fee?

Nov 26, 2007, Bay pre stallion

Bay pre stallion. Sire pure Yeguada Militar. Good temperament.

Nov 24, 2007, Price to Import an andalusian horse

Planning to buy a spanish horse from Spain, or a Lusitano from Portugal,? Costs to consider include price to import your andalusian to your own country. General list of average prices - not quotes

Nov 8, 2007, New Entries

New Entries into outr privately maintained database of pure spanish horses in Spain. Resources, data on bloodlines.

Nov 7, 2007, Filming and Editing

I spent twenty years in live television news, filming and editing and producing documentary films. Now the up to-date-news about our horses via visual mini-documentaries.

Oct 24, 2007, PRE. stud spain

PRE .stud Spain - all the historic bloodlines in our young pura raza stallions. Private P.R.E. stud - breeders of pure spanish horses. Escalera bloodlines. Show records. Yeguada Militar.

Oct 24, 2007, Learning Spanish Walk

Learning spanish walk is part of the everyday training of many andalusian horses. Spanish high school work. Training videos.

Oct 24, 2007, Andalusian horses sale Europe

Our strongest testimonials are the horses themselves. Andalusian horses for sale from europe - Bloodlines, soundness, performance. Realistic prices. Our own stock from 10 000 euros.

Oct 16, 2007, Grand Prix dressage

Pure Spanish stallion working towards Grand Prix dressage. Trained and assessed by Olympic rider

Oct 7, 2007, 134-H-fotos

134-H-fotos

Oct 1, 2007, Spanish horse for sale long reining video

spanish horse for sale long reining video The willing atttitude of an andalusian horse at work. In hand, ridden. Spanish Walk, lies down, sits

Sep 28, 2007, 129-C Fotos

129-C fotos