Not an official breed, the D\u2019Andrade Horse is a strain of Alter Real<\/a> or the Royal breed of Alter. The branch is named for the man who is responsible for the breed’s survival, Dr. Ruy d’Andrade. They are mainly found in Alto Alentejo, Portugal. The Alter Real breed was established in 1748 as riding horses for the Royal Stud Farm of Alter established by King Jo\u00e3o V and have been bred since. At the start of the 20th century Portugal renounced its monarchy and breeding programs were discontinued. Luckily a few pure animals were kept by Dr. Ruy d’Andrade, who continued their breeding. By 1942 he handed a small herd over to the Ministry of Agriculture for safekeeping where the herd continues to thrive. <\/p>\n Along with others, the d’Andrade strain was bred by three generations of the d’Andrade family at the Stud D\u2019Andrade. Not just known for their work with Alter Real animals, the family has been influential in the Lusitano<\/a>, Garrano<\/a> and Sorraia<\/a> breeds as well. <\/p>\n Average height 15 – 16 hands Head is refined with a straight or convex profile Most solid colors<\/p>\n Intelligent and quick to learn Riding Stud Farm SA<\/a>
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Features<\/h3>\n
\nStrong and powerfully built<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nShort, muscular neck
\nBroad, muscular back
\nHindquarters are rounded
\nLegs are dry
\nLong pasterns and strong hocks<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nHigh energy but attentive<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
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\nShow horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nThe Alter Stud Farm<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n