Beatriz MR~                                                         

2000 Revised Grey P.R.E. Mare ~  Pinturero III x Belina.  “Bea” is old world Spanish type with a sweet, willing to please and very affectionate disposition.  She has had one year training under saddle and is a very safe, quiet mare to ride.  She had a handsome 2007 grey colt by Navarre GF named Alborado MR and for 2008, she has a grey filly at her side by Tabaquero.  Her pedigree consists of strong Terry and Military lines which make her a valuable asset to our breeding program.

Beatriz MR offers power in both her pedigree and her movement.  Her sire came from the famous Urquijo Stud.  Her dam came from the Yeguada Militar, and is the only daughter of Mejicano XIV---National Champion of Spain---in the United States.  "Bea" is strong conformationally, with very round quarters and a soft, functional back.  She is intelligent, bold, and very Spanish, with a fearless, yet trusting, nature.  Her trot is powerful; her canter is soft and forward.  Bea is a great mom & broodmare and will make an excellent dressage & driving prospect.  Beatriz MR is inscribed by the Cria Caballar.  

Beatriz MR

History of the Andalusian ~

The Andalusian, the Horse of Kings, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (Pura Raza Española), is a horse breed developed in the Iberian Peninsula. The ancestors of the Andalusian have been present on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years. They became recognized as an individual breed beginning in the 15th century, although their conformation has changed very little over the centuries. Throughout its history, the Andalusian has been known for its prowess as a war horse and was prized by the nobility. The breed was used as a tool of diplomacy by the Spanish government, and kings across Europe rode and owned Spanish horses. During the 1800s, warfare, disease and crossbreeding reduced herd numbers dramatically, and despite some recovery in the late 19th century, this trend continued into the early 1900s. Andalusians were restricted from exportation from Spain until the 1960s, but they have since spread throughout the world, despite still-low population numbers. There are still fewer than 20,000 Andalusians worldwide, including around 4,500 in the United States.

Andalusians are strongly built, compact yet elegant, with long, thick manes and tails. Their most common coat color is gray, although they can be found in many other colors. They are known for their intelligence, sensitivity and docility. The Andalusian includes a sub-strain called the Carthusian, considered by breeders to be the purest strain of the breed, though there is no genetic evidence for this claim. The strain is still considered separate from the main breed however, and is preferred by breeders, with buyers paying more for horses of Carthusian bloodlines. There are several competing registries that keep records horses designated as Andalusian or PRE. These registries differ on their definition of the Andalusian and PRE, the purity of various strains of the breed, and the legalities of stud book ownership. At least one lawsuit is in progress as of 2010 to determine the ownership of the Spanish PRE studbook.

The Andalusian is closely related to the Lusitano of Portugal, and has been used to develop many other breeds, especially in Europe and the Americas. These include many warmblood breeds from Europe, and American breeds such as the Azteca. Over its centuries of development, the Andalusian breed has been selected for athleticism and stamina. The horses were originally used for classical dressage, driving, bullfighting, and as stock horses. Modern Andalusians are used for many equestrian activities, including dressage, show jumping and driving. The breed is also used extensively in movies, especially historical pictures and fantasy epics.

*Source: Wikipedia