[Billie]

There were so many breeds I wanted to feature - the Andalusian was one of them, but since they were mentioned (and pictured) in the Lipizzan link, I decided against a separate vignette for them.

"Although the Lipizzans star in this presentation, the ancestral forefather of the Lipizzan, the Spanish Andalusian, is featured in a high school presentation with special wardrobe themed to traditional Spanish music."

" Not only is the Andalusian shown in saddle, but also in a unique presentation where the rider performs all the maneuvers of the Grand Prix Olympic level dressage on the longline, while walking behind the horse and guiding him through his paces."

"The current tour features 12 to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers as described above in an exciting presentation." (from the Lipizzan Link)

[sweetliberty]

I have a picture somewhere of their star Andalusian that travels with the Lipizzaners that I took the last itme I saw them. It was outdoors after the show. Incredibly beautiful animal. I thought I had it online. Seems I posted ir once before for something, but I can't find it now. I guess I'll have to scan it in again.

[sweetliberty]

Unlike the Lipizzaners, Andalusians come in many colors (although the Lipizzans go through color gradations as they mature, starting out very dark, even black). I just love the coloring on these two, especially the flaxen mane and tail on the second one.

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