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Andalusian horse

The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse, is a Spanish breed of riding horse from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginPortugal and Spain
Classificationhorse breed
Wikidata idQ489798

The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse, is a Spanish breed of riding horse from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.

It originates in Portugal and Spain. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q489798.

Sources: Wikidata (Q489798) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)