{"id":670,"date":"2010-08-09T04:42:38","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T04:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=670"},"modified":"2025-10-22T22:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:03:40","slug":"hispano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/hispano","title":{"rendered":"Hispano Arabe Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Origins<\/h3>\n

Also called the Spanish Anglo-Arabian, Hispano Arabe horses are a cross between Arabian<\/a>, Andalusian<\/a> & English Thoroughbred<\/a> bloodlines. These are three of the oldest and most prolific bloodlines on the planet which earned them the nickname of tres sangres (three blood).
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\nThe Hispano is known for their keen courage and used to test potential bulls for the ring. Desired animals have Arabian features, Thoroughbred quality and Andalusian temperament. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 14.3 – 16 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

As this breed is a composite of three very strong genetics their physical characteristics will vary from animal to animal.
\nHead is generally well shaped with a straight profile
\nEyes are large & expressive
\nEars are small & mobile
\nNeck is medium in length & often arched
\nBack is straight & short
\nChest is full & deep
\nLegs are long but strong with solid joints
\nHooves are small & shapely<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | brown<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Spirited & intelligent<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Bullring
\nRiding horse
\nShow horse
\nEventing horse
\nLocal equestrian games<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n