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Origins<\/h3>\n
Considered one of Spain’s most prestigious lines of Spanish horse, this breed carries one of the oldest stud books in the world. The foundation sire was a dark grey stallion named Esclavo who was considered to be perfect in every way. Interestingly, his only flaw was warts under his tail which have come to be the telling mark of a pure Carthusian bloodline. <\/p>\n
In addition to the warts, Esclavo passed his admired genetics onto his offspring and in 1736 a group of mares was given to a Carthusian monastery. The remaining stock of this line was absorbed into the Andalusian breed, but those that the monks held remained of pure lineage. Throughout the following centuries the monks protected the Carthusian bloodlines, refusing to introduce the blood of other breeds.<\/p>\n
Today there are continuing efforts to preserve these old bloodlines and they are bred in state-owned stud facilities around Cordoba, Jerez de la Frontera and Badajoz. Sadly, they only comprise around 3% of the Andalusian population and their numbers are rare. <\/p>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Average height 15 – 16 hands
\nCarthusian animals may also have calcium-like deposits (or baby horns) on their skull (although not a genetic trait of Esclavo).
\nAlmost all members of this breed have good conformation
\nHardy, solid amd resistant<\/p>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
Head is light and elegant with slightly convex profile
\nEars are small
\nEyes are large and lively
\nNeck is well proportioned and arched
\nChest is broad and deep
\nBack is short and broad
\nLegs are sturdy with clean joints<\/p>\n
Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Predominately grey<\/a>, but chestnut<\/a> or black<\/a> can be found. <\/p>\n Noble and mild<\/p>\n Show horseTemperament<\/h3>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
\nRiding horse<\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
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