Intro
The Certisino is a Spanish breed directly descended from the Andalusian with crosses to the Berber and Arabian.
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Spain Category
Castilian Horse
Intro
This Castilian Horse was developed in Spain (back then called Castile) during the Middle Ages & today they are still known for their extra gaits called Paso Castillano or Castillian Time.
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Carthusian Horse
Intro
Also known as the Carthusian-Andalusian & Carthujano, the Carthusian horse is not a separate breed from the Andalusian but rather a branch of the breed. They are often considered the purest remaining strain of the original Spanish horse.
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Basque Pony
Intro
Also called Pottok and Pottoka, the Basque Ponies are left to live wild in the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in Spain and France. The last Wednesday of January they are rounded up, their numbers cut for market & the remaining animals are branded, then released again.
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Balearic Horse
Intro
This breed comes from the island of Majorca off the coast of southern Spain. Unfortunately, very few formal records have been kept on the Balearic breed. That combined with their isolation has kept their bloodlines pure & their numbers low.
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Asturcón Pony
Intro
A breed from the Northwest of Spain, the Asturcón (or Asturian pony) has a natural ambling gait by which they alternate moving both legs on one side. A smooth ride, they became popular as ladies mounts in England & France, they were later referred to as hobby horses.
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Aralusian Horse
Intro
This is a relatively new breed achieved by crossing the high energy Arabians with the noble Andalusians in equal parts, creating a beautiful, intelligent & versatile cross. Not to be confused with the Hispano Arabe which includes thoroughbred bloodlines as well.
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