2016 The Iberian Horse Magazine - Issue #2

Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse ISSUE 2 | 2016

Ciro BR, 2009 Andalusian
Stallion of Spanish
Cross Ranch with

trainer Renee Phillips

A Joint Publication of

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse and the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association





ISSUE 2 | 2016

Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse

COVER CONTENTS

ON THE DeDicateD to the SpaniSh anD portugueSe horSe ISSUE 2 | 2016 departments

Ciro BR, 2009 Andalusian
Stallion of Spanish
Cross Ranch with

trainer Renee Phillips

4 IALHA PRESIDENT’S LETTER 56 BUSINESS CARDS
8 FPSH PRESIDENT'S LETTER 57 PHOTO CLASSIFIEDS
36 IALHA NEWS 58 STALLION LISTINGS
38 FPSH NEWS
a Joint publication of
the founDation for the pure SpaniSh horSe anD the international anDaluSian anD luSitano horSe aSSociation features

Ciro BR, a double dilute perlino 12
stallion residing in Oliver, British
Columbia, Canada, at Spanish Stallion Promotion:
Cross Ranch and Ciro’s amazing What Makes Your Stud Stand Out Above
trainer Renee Phillips of Phillips the Rest?
Performance Horses, located
in Castlegar, British Columbia, By Julie Alonzo
Canada.
Whether you are offering breedings or have foals to sell,
Ciro BR, a 2009 descendent there are a variety of approaches to catch the attention of
of Saphiro and Rihanna, is prospective buyers.
recognized for his incredible
agility, acute intelligence, The Secrets to Stallion Promotion Success
stunning conformation,
endearing playfulness and By Erica Peet
outstanding beauty.
Two widely respected stallion owners discuss their successful
Ciro's breed inspired owners stallion promotion programs.
Victoria and Antonio Souto to
adopt the appropriate definition
for his breed as the "True
Iberian Horse." It is anticipated
the Iberian name will evolve
as Ciro's more customarily
recognized breed in time.

Victoria and Antonio are
delighted to witness Ciro and
Renee Phillips show in 2016.
Ciro is an absolute crowd
pleaser and is guaranteed to
captivate every show attendee.

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The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

By Diane E. Barber
Steeped in aristocratic history and tradition, the Royal School is dedicated to
the preservation and promotion of purebred Spanish horses and classical and
country-style dressage.

42

The Grand Tour

By The Foundation
for the Pure Spanish
Horse
Twelve P.R.E.
enthusiasts tour the
best breed farms in
the south of Spain.

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IALHA President’s Letter

By Janita Smith Dedicated to the Spanish and
Portuguese Horse
Summertime Equals
Horse Time THE IBERIAN HORSE MAGAZINE IS A
JOINT PUBLICATION OF FPSH & IALHA
Summertime is upon us. In
fact, although you will not read IALHA PRESIDENT
this until late this summer, I’m
writing this on the Fourth of July! Janita Smith
To me, the Fourth of July has al-
ways been a time of celebration. IALHA PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
We celebrate the freedoms of our
great country and remember the Julie Alonzo, Chair
sacrifices that allow us to hold on Erica Peet
to these freedoms. At my house,
we celebrate with a family cook- Douglas Ramsay
out, enjoying the warm weather Cheryl Thompson
and the freedom to celebrate it in
the way we choose. Janita Smith
Summertime means extra horse time to those living in climates
with cold winters. Summer means the ability to get out and ride IALHA REGISTRY & MEMBERSHIP OFFICE
outdoors in outdoor arenas, trails, beaches or just around the 101 Carnoustie, North, #200
yard. Summer is the prime time for horse shows and the time Birmingham, AL 35242
to measure all the hard work put in during the winter months to Tel: (205) 995-8900
ready our horses for these fun (sometimes stressful) occasions. I Fax: (205) 995-8966
love to take my horses to horse shows. I love the competition, but Email: [email protected]
not everyone does. Some of you just love owning these beauti- www.IALHA.org
ful horses, breathing in their scent, giving them a great bath or
grooming, watching them graze, having a quick canter down the The primary objectives and purposes of the International Andalusian and
lane, and listening to the quiet munch of hay being enjoyed. What- Lusitano Horse Association are:
ever the pleasure you find in your horse, summer is a special time
to enjoy. (1) to preserve, improve, and maintain the purity of the blood of horses
The summer finds your IALHA busy with the yearly elections of the Andalusian breed, which includes horses of Spanish origin known
and preparing for the National Show in September. When this is- as Caballo Pura Raza Española and/or of Portuguese origin, known as
sue appears, nominations will have been made and voting will be Cavalo Puro Sangue Lisitano, or Raça Lusitano, and/or of Spanish/
under way. Please take a minute and vote. This is the opportunity Portuguese origin, and to promote public interest in the science of
for you to have a say in your organization. If you have suggestions, breeding Andalusian horses, and to foster, aid, and encourage the
questions, etc., or if you’d like to see changes made or volunteer breeding, exhibition, and promotion of this breed; and

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Issue 2 | 2016 about horses of the Andalusian breed and to promote the acquisition and
distribution of knowledge of the history, use and standard, medical and
other care and treatment, and propagation of horses of the Andalusian
breed.

**Only issues, statements, declarations and decisions discussed
and agreed upon by vote of the Board of Directors or the membership
shall be considered official Association Policy. Any and all other issues,
statements, declarations and decisions expressed in any publication,
letter, video, speech, discussion or any other communication displaying
or not displaying the name of the IALHA or expressed by any Officer,
Director, employee or member shall be considered personal opinion and
shall not be deemed in any way to be policy of this Association or its
members, Officers, Directors or employees. The use of the Association
name, letterhead and or logo or any other representation of the IALHA
in any media shall not constitute recognition and/or agreement with the
contents of such.

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FPSH President’s Letter Dedicated to the Spanish and
Portuguese Horse
By Cameron English
FPSH CHAIR
Introduction to
the Registration of Barbara Currie
Your Pure Spanish
Horse FPSH PRESIDENT

The Spanish horse is a relatively Cameron English
new breed to the U.S. Some of the first
breeders started to focus on the Span- FPSH PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
ish horse in the late 1960s, and then
more showed up into the late 1970s. Barbara Clark
The Spanish horse, or Andalusian, has Coty
been a breed with incredible influence
in the genetic make-up of almost all Dr. Celia Stenfors-Dacre
breeds of horses; yet, surprisingly, the
breed itself has not experienced much FPSH FOUNDATION STAFF
impact in the population or overall in-
volvement in the equine industry here. Executive Director: Barbara Clark
Accounting Services: Joanne Gayer
It has been estimated that less than Membership Services: Ana Escobar
2,500 P.R.E.* horse registrations are
filed each year in the United States and Treasurer: Al Rotter
about 5,000 registrations are filed in
Spain. Compare that to the American Quarter Horse which has an FPSH
estimated 150,000 registrations each year.
At The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, we have recog- INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE P.R.E. HORSE
nized the challenge in educating the P.R.E. horse enthusiasts re- 115 Elm St. N.E.
garding their options to register their Pure Spanish Horses. Are you
a new P.R.E. horse owner? Wondering what your options are for Albuquerque, NM 87102
registering your P.R.E.? Well, this article should give you some guid- Tel: 505.294.0800
ance regarding the P.R.E. Mundial Registry. When you consider the Fax: 505.294.0812

8 | THE IBERIAN HORSE FPSH President’s Letter continued on p. 10 Email: [email protected]
Issue 2 | 2016 www.prehorse.org

Mission Statement:

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is a nonprofit public benefit
corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The
primary purpose of this not-for-profit corporation is to develop, perpetuate
and foster an appreciation and understanding of the Pure Spanish Horse
(P.R.E.) throughout the United States and any other country where interest
in the P.R.E. has been expressed or the help of The Foundation requested.

The Foundation was established:
• To assist in the protection of the breed, including sharing of breeding

stock and breeding information throughout the world.
• To maintain a strong and cordial working relationship with the parent

Stud Book and the entities which administer its rules and regulations,
• To educate owners and the public about the P.R.E., its history and traits.
• To establish and maintain a program for introducing youth and students

to the P.R.E. including training them to care for and show the horse.
• To provide protection for P.R.E. horses in endangered circumstances by

reduce and/or relocation
• To sponsor shows and other programs that introduce the P.R.E. to the

public.
• To work with any sister organization or organizations which also have the

mandate to protect and promote the P.R.E.

PREA (Pura Raza Española Association)
PREA is the subsidiary of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse
association and is the manager of the P.R.E. Mundial registry and the
Spanish Heritage Horse Registry (SHHR). This subsidiary was formed in
compliance with IRS regulations to ensure the nonprofit 501 (c)3 status
of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse association. PREA is also a
not-for-profit organization however it is a 501(c)5 and any contributions to
it are not deductible from federal income tax as a charitable contribution.

PREA Administrators
Ph: 505.323.4413 Fax: 505.294.0812

Margarita Smith
Esther Conway (Enrolled Agent)
Jolisa Anderson (Enrolled Agent)

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FPSH President’s Letter continued from p. 8

process, you have the option of inscribing/registering Known for providing
your P.R.E. into the studbook. At this level, your horse accurate papers with
is confirmed to be pure blood, or Pura Raza Españo- excellent service at a
la, as the Spanish refer to it. The process includes a nonprofit cost, the P.R.E.
parental verification through U.C. Davis in California. Mundial Registry, the
If you decide to go “all the way” with your registra- modernized American
tion, you could bring your stallion or mare through version of the studbook
a revision process. If successful, they are deemed of origin in Spain, is a
“approved” or “Apto” to breed. In order to register huge success.
foals, their parents must go through this process
or be revised. Basically, The Foundation provides a There is no penalty or additional cost
Spanish judge who will evaluate your candidate, and, for registering your horse after it is a
if approved, your horse will be given a stamp in its weanling.
papers indicating your horse is “Apto” or approved
for breeding. Revising your horse or obtaining authorization
to breed is also easy once your horse is inscribed
History and information on the P.R.E. or registered. The P.R.E. Mundial Registry uses the
Mundial Registry standards for the breed that has made our talented
and beautiful horse what it is today. The world’s ex-
The P.R.E. Mundial Registry was proposed by the perts, the Cría Caballar, developed these standards
board of directors of The Foundation for the Pure a century ago. For revision, all your horse needs is:
Spanish Horse and voted into existence by the mem-
bers of The Foundation at a meeting in Dallas in Janu- • A filled out Application for Service
ary 2008. Known for providing accurate papers with • A P.R.E. Mundial Carta
excellent service at a nonprofit cost, the modernized
American version of the studbook of origin in Spain is During the revision process, your horse will be
a huge success. evaluated by experts who will provide you with a com-
prehensive score sheet. They will take exacting mea-
Inscribing or registering your horse in the P.R.E. surements to document your horse’s information and
Mundial Registry is quite easy. All your horse needs is: confirm its identity through both microchip and mark-
ings. If your horse passes, a sticker will be placed into
• DNA from U.C. Davis proving his parentage and the registration papers indicating permission to breed.
establishing his own genetic profile. This can be
done through the registry if you like. Note: DNA At the original writing of this article, it was noted
can be identified by pulling some mane or tail hair at the time that the P.R.E. Mundial Registry was a
which includes the root of the hair from the horse. closed registry. Both parents of any foal or horse ad-

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horse’s neck in the nuchal ligament. You can pur-
chase a microchip from the registry if you like.

• A Breeding Certificate signed by the mare and
stallion owners (free online form).

• An Inscription Document and sticker filled out by
an authorized vet.

• A filled out Application for Service (free online
form).

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mitted into the registry must have revised parents in
The P.R.E. Mundial Registry or any other legitimate
P.R.E. Registry. At the time we stated that we hon-
ored papers from the following P.R.E. registries:

• UCCE
• Cría Caballar
• CCPREM
• ANCCE
• ANAA (SO papers only)

I am pleased to note that we now have a stand-
ing offer that was recently approved by The FPSH
to accept IALHA “S” horses for inclusion into the
P.R.E. Mundial Registry for a very low cost of only
$50. What this means is that if you have an IALHA “S”
horse, you can get it inscribed or registered for $50.
Then you can go to the next level of inspection and
have your horse revised.

If you have registration papers from any of the
above registries, you can have a P.R.E. Mundial Carta
made inexpensively, and your horse can then be eli-
gible for revision.

To learn more about registering your horse with
the P.R.E. Mundial Registry, visit www.prehorse.org
and click on the registry pull-down menu or call
(505) 294-0800 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MDT. vTIB

Cameron English
FPSH President

*P.R.E. stands for “Pura Raza Española,” also known more
commonly in the U.S. as the Andalusian. In Spain, the Minis-
try of Agriculture has worked hard to identify the P.R.E. as a
horse that has origins from all parts of Spain, not just Andalu-
cia or the southern region of the country.

The 2016 IALHA National
Championship Show
Sept. 13-18, 2016

Salt Lake County Equestrian Park
South Jordan, Utah

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STALLION Promotion

What Makes Your
Stud Stand Out
Above the Rest?

By Julie Alonzo

Summer is here, and now is the perfect time to take advantage of getting your
stallion noticed. Whether you are offering breedings or have foals to sell, there are
a variety of approaches to catch the attention of prospective buyers. How do you
know where to begin?

As a stallion owner, you likely take seriously your role in the preservation and pro-
motion of this amazing breed. You probably understand and explain to others on a
regular basis that not every male Andalusian/Lusitano is breeding stallion material.
If you have decided to keep your male horse a stallion, you should be prepared to
answer inquiries from potential clients about the characteristics and qualities your
stallion possesses which make him stand out from the herd. Most likely, he or his
parents have strong show records, demonstrating not only correct breed charac-
teristics, but also a temperament and intelligence suited to performance. As a re-
sponsible stallion owner, you will have done your homework well in advance, famil-
iarizing yourself with bloodlines, ancestral performance records and the market in
your area. With this knowledge in hand (and preferably documented with verifiable
written records), you are ready to promote your stallion as the breeding prospect
of the decade.

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Photo courtesy of Bob Langrish.

Know what you have Create and follow a marketing plan

Start with an honest appraisal of your stal- Promoting a breeding stallion is a long-term
lion’s strengths and weaknesses. Not even the commitment. Most advisors recommend having
most amazing horses are equally strong in all ar- a 10- to 15-year plan when contemplating cre-
eas, and you will be better prepared to represent ating and maintaining a breeding stallion. Iden-
your stallion accurately and find mares that will tify early on when you will first breed (most vet-
cross well with him if you understand his weak- erinarians recommend waiting until a colt is at
nesses. If, for example, your stallion has slightly least 4 years old and/or going well under saddle
small hooves for his size, you might want to avoid before introducing him to breeding), so you are
breeding him to mares who are likewise some- more likely to avoid the temptation to start your
what challenged in the hoof department. This is colt’s breeding career too early. Breeding too
particularly something to watch if you are cross- early can cause behavioral problems later on
breeding with one of the heavier-bodied breeds that can be very difficult to fix. He may well look
known for small feet and subsequent soundness mature, but Andalusians and Lusitanos continue
challenges as they age. Once you have identified to develop physically and mentally well into their
your stallion’s weaknesses, take the time to cel- eighth year.
ebrate his strengths. A great source of informa-
tion about his morphological correctness can be Spend the first few years of your stallion pros-
found on the halter scorecards judges fill out at pect’s life getting him used to being out in pub-
breed shows. Make it a point to request a copy of lic. Teach him manners, and expose him to the
your stallion’s scorecard whenever you show him. excitement of shows and expos to help ensure
These impartial appraisals of his qualities can be that his later public appearances as a breeding
an invaluable source of marketing material. stallion, when his reputation is on the line, go
well.

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STALLION Promotion

Approximately six months to a year before you The most carefully thought-out
hope to first stand your stallion at stud, work with marketing plans can still go
an experienced vet or stallion station to teach your
prospect to collect for artificial insemination. Even awry if people lose trust in you
if you plan to live cover him primarily, having a writ- and your practices.
ten semen evaluation when he is three or four years
old can be an important part of your promotion, who has to wait until you snap some photos or
giving mare owners important information as they record some video on your phone is likely going
are selecting potential stallions to breed to. Think to find a different stallion to breed to.
of it like a pre-approval on a home loan; having a
pre-approval does not necessarily make you better As your stallion begins to have foals on the
qualified to buy a house than a person who sub- ground, go out of your way to get high-quality
mits a bid without being pre-approved for a loan, photos of his babies as well. Mare owners want
but to the seller, that pre-approval may well be the to be able to see what your stallion throws when
deciding factor. Mare owners have a limited time crossed with different mares. It is helpful to in-
in which to review, select and sign a contract for a clude a photo showing the mare as well as the
breeding. Having all your documentation in hand foal, to help potential clients evaluate the impact
from the start helps you and your stallion stand out. your stallion had on the conformation of his off-
spring.
Invest in high-quality photos and
videos If your stallion wins important awards, such as a
championship title at a regional or national show or
Find a photographer who specializes in horse a high-score dressage award, get high-quality pho-
photography, and commission him/her to photo- tographs to document these achievements. Make
graph your stallion. An investment in good photo- sure you have secured the right to use the photo-
graphs and professional-quality videos can make graphs in marketing your stallion (check with the
a big difference in whether mare owners decide photographer if you are unsure), as you will want
to breed to your stallion or merely pass him by to be sure your reputation for good business prac-
in the process of sifting through potential sires. tices remains untarnished.
Again, be prepared with these resources well be-
fore the breeding season begins. A mare owner

Seek exposure in your targeted market

(ABOVE) High-quality photos can make all the difference in marketing Part of identifying your stallion’s strengths and
Photo courtesy of Bob Langrish. weaknesses is determining what performance ca-
reer he and his offspring might be best suited for:
dressage, driving, working equitation, eventing,
Western disciplines, or trail work. The list goes on
and on! A horse who naturally moves like a Saddle
Seat or Country English Pleasure horse is not likely
to do as well in Hunter or Western Pleasure classes
as one who moves less extravagantly. Let your stal-
lion’s movement guide you, in part, toward the mar-
ket that will likely be most interested in breeding to
him.

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Research the publications and online resourc- Encourage the foal owners to record their horses
es that people who raise horses for the particular with USEF/USDF/WE United, etc., if they show in com-
market(s) you’ve selected turn to. Make a list of their petitions licensed by these organizations. Your stal-
advertising deadlines and costs. Ask people what lion’s accomplishments grow each time his foals earn
influenced their decision to breed to a particular points in the performance programs sponsored by
stallion, and use this information to help shape your these organizations. It pays to take advantage of the
own planning. Figure out an annual budget for mar- opportunities they offer to showcase your stallion’s off-
keting your stallion, and then stick to it. Each year, spring’s prowess in these different disciplines.
evaluate the effectiveness of the different places
where you’ve advertised. To do this, you might want And, consider offering returning owners a dis-
to ask every mare owner who breeds to your stal- count on your stud fee. After all, they wouldn’t
lion to fill out a brief questionnaire, explaining how be returning if they were not happy with the first
they heard about your stallion, why they selected foal your stallion produced for them. Every happy
him to breed to, what their goals are with the breed- mare owner is a potential source of marketing, as
ing, etc. This can be a great resource to help you they are likely talking to their friends and sharing
fine-tune your marketing in future years. with them how much they like your stallion. Thank
them for their loyalty by offering a breed-back
Invest in a Stallion Directory advertisement or discount, particularly if you agree that the com-
continuous stallion ads in The Iberian Horse. After bination produced by their mare and your stallion
all, you know that everyone receiving those pub- is exceptional.
lications has a vested interest in the breed. The
members reading this issue of the magazine may Create a social following
well be your future breeding clients! They need
to be able to know you exist if they are going to Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and
be able to breed to your stallion. Make it easy for Snapchat, offers free or low-cost ways to help your
potential clients; name recognition can take a few stallion become well-known. Post photos, make
years to build up. Don’t expect a single advertise- regular updates, invite people to “like” your horse’s
ment to make a huge impact. Instead, realize that page, and share, share, share! Although the stand-
moving your stallion to “household name” status alone website remains an important part of most
is a long-term process. Start early in his career, equine businesses, social media is where more and
and plan to continue to ensure that he has a pub- more people go to do their “research.”
lic presence throughout his lifetime.
Encourage people who have bred to your stal-
Follow up with mare owners lion to share their foal photos on your stallion’s
Facebook page. Let them “tag” him in their pho-
As your stallion’s foals are born, grow up and tos. Embed a link to your stallion’s Facebook
begin accumulating performance records of their page on your website, and a link to your website
own, try hard to stay apprised of their accomplish- on his Facebook page. Offer special promotions
ments. Request photographs as the babies are through Facebook (“name this foal” contests, foal
growing up, and take advantage of every oppor- photo contests, special discounts for booking a
tunity to congratulate the owners of your stallion’s breeding at a particular time of year, etc.).
foals on their accomplishments over the years.
Remember: Every time one of your stallion’s off- Consider hiring a marketing
spring wins an award or places well in a class, he company specializing in horses
or she is representing the quality of your breeding
program. As the world has turned increasingly to the
sharing of information through social media and
emails, the world of equine marketing has expe-

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STALLION Promotion

(ABOVE) Show off your stallion's great temperament with public appearances.
Photo courtesy of Rothrock Andalusians.

rienced a surge in popularity as well. Marketing fertility drops to the point where your veterinarian
companies offer a range of services, from basic advises against it (this can happen due to age, ill-
design and placement of advertising materials, ness or even extreme heat).
to press releases and full-power publicity cam-
paigns. Hiring professional marketers and engag- The bottom line to successful stallion promo-
ing them in targeted marketing campaigns, can tion is to consistently produce high-quality off-
help establish your stallion’s reputation beyond spring and to let others know where they came
your own circle of contacts. from. Remember, it is better to decline a breeding
than to produce an inferior foal. If a mare present-
Become known for integrity ed for breeding lacks sufficient quality to repre-
sent your stallion and breeding program well, you
The most carefully thought-out marketing plans will most likely benefit more in the long run from
can still go awry if people lose trust in you and not accepting a breeding contract for her than
your practices. The community of people who you would from producing a low-quality foal.
raise and own Andalusian and Lusitano horses is
quite small, even if we are spread out all over the As stallion owners, we all share in the respon-
world. Honor your breeding contracts. Ensure that sibility of stewardship for this breed of the cen-
your stallion maintains good reproductive health, turies. It is a responsibility we should not take
and do not accept contracts for breeding if his lightly. vTIB

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STALLION Promotion

The Secrets to
Stallion Promotion

Success

By Erica Peet

WE TALKED WITH TWO STALLION OWN- Indiano XVIII, The Lion of Spain – Cazador
ERS, BOTH OF WHOM ARE WIDELY RE- IX (RB-A03) x Bondadosa II (1985-2012)
SPECTED WITHIN THE BREED FOR THEIR
SUCCESSFUL BREEDING PROGRAMS AND Questions answered by Lanys Kaye-Eddie,
WIDELY SOUGHT-AFTER STALLIONS, TO managing partner, Indiano Syndicate
LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR APPROACH TO
ENSURING SUCCESS WITH THEIR STAL- Q. What specifically drew the syndicate to
LION'S PROMOTION PROGRAMS.
form and purchase Indiano?

A. The people who saw Indiano XVIII could
not help but be affected by his nobility and ex-
treme Spanish type. His movement was quite
extraordinarily athletic, his coat was pearly
white, and he had absolutely no melanoma. The
purchase of Indiano was most certainly insti-
gated by his absolutely incredible movement.
None of us had ever seen anything like that in
the horses that we had been exposed to. His
extreme physical beauty and nobility were ad-
ditional incentives!

Q. What did his syndicate do to promote In-

diano that helped to sell his breedings?

A. Most of the promotion of Indiano was as
a result of the video taken at Hacienda Santa
Lucia where Indiano was shown on a line by
Vaughan Smith. It was the skill of Vaughan and
his instant connection with this extraordinary
stallion that allowed Indiano's full potential and
nobility to be so spectacularly demonstrated.

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We were all captivated by his movement, as it end of Indiano’s breeding career when we be-
was so extreme! We nearly ran him and Vaughan gan to evaluate his offspring. It was fairly obvi-
to death in the extreme heat and humidity there, ous that the best individuals were female. There
but we found we could not get enough. At that are, of course, a number of exceptions.
time, there were not that many imported Span-
ish stallions as there are available to breeders Q. Indiano produced bays and blacks de-
now, and, more precisely, stallions with that kind spite being grey. Do you think color is a pro-
of movement. motion point?

Q. Indiano's breedings were limited to a A. In the early days of producing Spanish
horses in this country, they were almost all grey,
specific number of mares each year. Was this and we were exposed to a lot of melanoma (be-
ing a condition very much attributed to the grey-
a success in your eyes? ing gene) because of that. Once we were dealing
with more bay and black horses, this condition
A. Yes, I think that the limiting of his breed- changed quite a bit, and for that reason, par-
ings was a success, because to some extent we ticularly, it was a promotion point at that time.
were able to regulate the quality of the mares Currently, there are so many different colors be-
that he was presented with, and, thereby, the ing produced in the breed that it is a matter of
quality of the offspring. Also, Indiano’s semen personal preference, I think.
did not freeze, so that avenue was not open to
us. An extreme number of mares were bred in Santiago - Bruno x Campanera II (1994-2016)
1997 prior to our purchase of him, so it was de-
cided that it would not be appropriate for one Questions answered by Cara Rothrock, owner of
stallion to represent such a disproportionate Santiago and Rothrock Andalusians
percentage of the P.R.E. production in the U.S.
each year.

Q. You mentioned

that Indiano produced

a large number of suc-

cessful mares. Do you

think that is something

that breeders could

consider as a promotion

point?

A. I honestly think that
truly successful breed-
ers are hoping for super
mares for their breeding
programs. We did not
think of this until near the

(LEFT) Stallion showcases and
Liberty classes allow spectators to

view your stallion in all his glory.
Photo courtesy of Rothrock
Andalusians.

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20 | THE IBERIAN HORSE Issue 2 | 2016 Q. Santiago was your first Andalusian. What
drew you to purchase Santiago?

A. When I saw Santiago for the first time, I was
amazed at the beauty, power and presence he
possessed. I had to see him up close and find
out more about whatever breed he was. I met
Dave and Gloria Hennon, his owners at the time,
and they shared their time and knowledge of the
breed with me. I was in love and very grateful that
they gave me so much information! They showed
a passion and excitement about the Andalusians
that I had not really seen in other breed owners.
Of course everyone with horses loves them, but
Andalusian owners were different. The more An-
dalusian owners I met and talked to convinced
me that this was the ultimate breed. Stallion own-
ers should always take the time to talk to people.
You never know who might purchase a breed-
ing or a foal, and even if not right then, they may
down the road. Showing your love and excite-
ment for your stallion makes others want to be
involved and to be able to own a horse they love
just as much!

Q. Santiago was in a number of horse fairs
over the years. What was your promotion strat-
egy?

A. There are all the traditional ways that were
obvious: magazine ads, website, stallion web-
sites, etc., but that is mostly promoting to people
who are already familiar with the breed. The ma-
jor key to our success with promoting Santiago
was in the very same way we got into the breed –
by marketing to the people who did not yet know
such an incredible horse and breed of horse

(TOP) Don't overlook the power of expos and
special performances for highlighting your stallion.
Photo courtesy of Rothrock Andalusians.

(MIDDLE) Make your stabling area as welcoming
as possible to encourage passersby to come visit.
Photo courtesy of Rothrock Andalusians.

(BOTTOM) Have your stall promote for you!
Photo courtesy of Rothrock Andalusians.

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existed. The more we exposed Santiago to the and the amazing foals he has produced. Santiago
general public, the more people fell in love. We has been the USEF Andalusian Leading Sire four
took him to horse fairs, parades, open houses, times – in 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2015! He could
promotional demonstrations and anywhere else not have earned that special distinction without
we could to get him in front of lots of people. The his great babies being out there showing each
more he was out and about, the more photos that year. vTIB
were taken of him, and the more
people talked about him, all were
ways of sharing the incredible
beauty, personality, intelligence
and gentleness he possessed.
Even when someone couldn't af-
ford a purebred, most had a mare
of another breed that they wanted
to breed to him to at least have
a part of the magic they felt from
Santiago. Some came back for
re-breeding, some saved to get a
purebred, but all loved the breed
and kept spreading the word.
That is the best way to grow the
breed!

Q. Santiago and his offspring

have quite the show records. Did

you see value in competing?

A. Of course! We feel it is im-
portant to get the owners of your
stallion's offspring in the show
ring. The more of his babies that
are out there impressing judges
and onlookers, showing that your
stallion produces functional off-
spring, then the more likely you
are to get a referral for a breeding
or a sale of one of his foals. [This
applies to] open shows as well
as breed shows. When showing
your stallion or his offspring are
showing, make it known to as
many as possible. Make it a big
deal on websites and ads in pa-
pers and magazines. Make sure
the word gets out about the suc-
cesses of your amazing stallion,

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THE ROYAL School

The Royal AEnqdaulues

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(PICTURED)

Traditional riders outside the Royal

sian School of School’s iconic indoor arena.

strian Art

By Diane E. Barber

Photographs by Diane E. Barber and the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

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THE CITY OF JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA success of the school. Other key milestones in-
cluded King Juan Carlos I lending official royalty
ON THE IBERIAN PENINSULA IN SOUTHERN to the name “Royal School” when he accepted
the position of Honorary President in 1987 (still
SPAIN IS GLOBALLY RENOWNED NOT ONLY held by the King today) and the school’s recogni-
tion as a foundation in 2003, thus allowing private
AS THE SHERRY AND FLAMENCO CAPITAL OF funding.

THE WORLD, but also for the prestigious Fun- Today, while still managed by the Andalusian
dación Andaluza Real Escuela del Arte Ecuestre government, the Royal School is famous world-
(Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art) and wide for its year-round performances of “How the
some of the finest horses in the world. Andalusian Horses Dance,” which have delighted
international audiences for more than 40 years.
Steeped in aristocratic history and tradition, Riders and horses adorned in 18th century-style
the Royal School is dedicated to the preserva- costumes perform what is lauded as an eques-
tion and promotion of purebred Spanish horses trian ballet choreographed to classical music writ-
(Pura Raza Españolas or P.R.E.s) and classical ten and composed expressly for the production.
and country-style dressage. The school was con- The captivating and technically difficult perfor-
ceived in 1973 when Don Alvaro Domecq Romero mances are simply titled “Pas de Deux,” “Pas-
of the esteemed Domecq sherry-producing family sage and Piaffe,” “Airs above the Ground,” “Airs
was recognized for his significant contributions to on Horseback” and a solo performance called
the horse world and was awarded the Caballo de “Fantasy,” among others. A salute to Spanish
Oro (Golden Horse) trophy by Prince Juan Carlos heritage complements the classical dressage
(later the King of Spain) – the highest equestrian program with a performance of doma vaquera
honor in the country. In celebration of the pres- (country dressage or Spanish cowboy) – the rid-
tigious award, Domecq presented a dressage ing style that has been used for hundreds of years
show with 15 horses and riders choreographed to on working cattle ranches. Rounding out the rich
Spanish music called “Como Bailan los Caballos celebration of horsemanship is a high-energy
Andaluces” (“How the Andalusian Horses Dance”) enganches (carriage driving) presentation and
– the first of many performances that would span a group grand finale performed in unison called
decades. “Carousel.”

The tourism ministry of Andalusia eventually Though the show is the most publicized high-
assumed management of Domecq’s school and light of the Royal School, horse and rider haute
show and built an indoor arena with seating for école (high school) dressage training, education
1,600 spectators and stables for 60 horses on a and international competition are also corner-
former palatial private estate named Recreo de stones of the prestigious foundation. Four-year
las Cadenas. In 1982, the ownership and man- specialty courses in horsemanship, carriage driv-
agement changed hands to a municipal govern- ing, and saddle and harness making are offered,
ing body headed by the province of Cadiz. One as well as training for stable and clinical assis-
year later, the government of Andalucia took the tants. Additionally, two-week advanced intensive
helm and appointed Domecq as the technical di- training courses (practical and classroom) for se-
rector. The acquisition of a stable of 35 Spanish lected amateur and professional riders are taught
horses, a collection of 19 horse-drawn carriages,
harnesses, tack and coachmen costumes from
another Domecq family member (Don Pedro
Domecq de la Riva) was instrumental in the future

(RIGHT)
The Palace at the Royal School and the

indoor arena and coliseum.

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by the school’s expert instructors with the performance horses. Outside of
the school, some of the riders and horses compete in national and interna-
tional equestrian competitions. Their most notable accomplishments are
the dressage team silver medal won by Rafael Soto/Invasor and Ignacio
Rambla/Oleaje at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and a team bronze
medal at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez (Rafael Soto/Invasor
and Ignacio Rambla/Granadero). Spanish championships were also won
annually from 1994-1999 and again in the years 2000 and 2004. Riders and
horses also serve as ambassadors to Andalucia and Spain during annual
travels abroad to perform “How the Andalusian Horses Dance.”

The horses

(BELOW) There is archeological evidence that the ancestors of Spanish horses
Carriage at the Royal School. inhabited the Iberian Peninsula more than 3,000 years ago. However, the
origin of the noble P.R.E. breed that stars in “How the Andalusian Horses
Dance” dates back to 1567 and the reign of King Philip II. In his personal
quest to create a Spanish horse in the ideal image found in centuries-old
mythology, folklore and art, he ordered the royal horse master in the city

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… The Royal School of Córdoba to acquire numerous Spanish mares and stallions throughout
is famous worldwide Andalusia for selective breeding.

for its year-round The king’s grand undertaking to improve the Andalusian horse was her-
performances of alded a tremendous success. In the words of François Robichon de la
‘How the Andalusian Guernière, the late dressage master of that era and one of the most influ-
Horses Dance,’ ential writers on the art of dressage, “All writers have always given prefer-
which has delighted ence to the Spanish horse and considered it to be the best of all horses for
the arena due to its agility, resourcefulness and natural rhythm. It has been
international esteemed the most appropriate for the arena, for displays and parades, for
audiences for more its poise, grace and nobility; and even more suitable for war on a day of
action, both for its great spirit and docility. The Spanish horse is the most
than 40 years. fitting to be mounted by a king on occasions of triumph.” The most defining
characteristics of P.R.E.s are their regal conformation, energetic yet docile
(BELOW) temperament, willingness, resilience, a natural predisposition for collection,
Exhibition performance: "How the exceptional extensions and elevations, and great aptitude for haute école
dressage and airs above the ground. The breed was so revered by royalty
Spanish Horses Dance" that for centuries they were depicted in portraits of European kings and were
the most highly sought-after horses in all of Europe. In keeping with the tradi-
tion of the association of Spanish horses and kings, a special seating box
for the King of Spain and royal guests stands watch at the end of the indoor
arena over the school’s herd during practice, training and performances.

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A tour of the Royal School Jerez, Premartin commissioned French architect
Charles Ganier (famous for designing the Paris Op-
The Royal School of Equestrian Art is in the era House and the Monte Carlo Casino) to design
heart of the city of Jerez, bordered by bustling city the palace in a leisurely park-like setting at his per-
streets. Beyond the curbside gatehouses (now sonal estate and extension of his sherry business.
ticket offices) on Avenida Duque de Abrantes, the Upon completion in 1864, His Highness Francisco
iron main gate opens through the stone wall to the Maria de Asis (husband to the Queen of Spain at
expansive grounds of Recreo de las Cadenas. the time) attended the inauguration and approved
the distinction of placing chains at the main entry,
The newly built reception area welcomes visi- hence the name “Recreo de las Cadenas” (recre-
tors with coffee and gift shops and an audio/video ation chains). Much of the original Louis XV French-
theater presentation of the history of Andalusian style interior design has been preserved, though
equestrian art. the noble rooms that were once used for a lavish
lifestyle and to entertain aristocrats now are used
In keeping with the school’s air of perfection, for meetings, receptions, exhibitions, and advertis-
historical trees and impeccable botanical gardens ing and movie locations.
draw guests from the reception area to a grand
fountain at the center of the property to the stately The Equestrian Art Museum located in the
19th century palace, which was originally a family basement of the palace pays reverence to the
residence for a prominent vintner named Don Ju- centuries-old human/equine bond and the cultural
lian Premartin Laborde. During a thriving economy
and at the peak of the boom of sherry houses in

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(BELOW) significance of horses in Spain. It provides visitors with an interactive educa-
Rafael Soto, Olympian and head tional experience about the origin and evolution of the Spanish horse and the
of riding at the school, masterfully equestrian arts. Highlighted themes of the tour include mythical horses, the
performs doma vaquera (Spanish history of equestrian art in the world, the history of the Royal School, haute
cowboy dressage), used for centuries école dressage, equestrian professions and world championship equestrian
events. Located in the palace directly above the museum is the Equestrian
on cattle ranches in Spain. Documentation Center, which is a resource and research center created in
2008. The vast collection of books and documents provide extensive infor-
(RIGHT) mation about Andalusian equestrian art and Spanish horses.
The circular, two-level tack room in
the center of the main stables at the Steps down a columned staircase at the back of the palace lead to the
school’s outdoor arena, which is used for training and special performances.
Royal School inspires awe. The quaint brick building perched at the far end of the arena is the Royal
School’s saddlery where the master harness maker and his apprentices pre-
serve the age-old art of Spanish saddle and harness making. So meticulous
is the master that his students must first draw every piece of tack with perfec-
tion before receiving approval to press cutting tools into leather.

A short walk adjacent to the palace is the outdoor exercise ring and the
iconic indoor riding arena where “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is per-
formed. The deep yellow and brilliant white structure is typical of Andalusian

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(ABOVE) architectural design. Numerous distinct round win-
The "Carousel" presentation features dows provide natural light for daily training and
weekly performances, which are in keeping with the
horses and riders performing staunch environmental sustainability policies of the
choreographed haute école dressage. foundation. Through the patriotic flag-adorned arch-
es at the end of the arena opposite the King’s throne
(BELOW) is the immaculate two-level tack room in the middle
Exhibition performance of a round stone floor passageway. Extending from
the circular center are five stables, with 12 exquisite
stalls each, named after some of the most significant
horses in the history of the school including four of
the 15 founding horses – Jerezano, Valeroso, Gar-
boso, Vendaval and Ruisenor. The in-house, state-
of-the-art veterinarian clinic is next to the stables
and is fully staffed with a team of specialists who
provide all of the medical care for the Royal School’s
horses. It includes an operating theater equipped for
abdominal and bone surgery, a laboratory for gen-
eral and biochemical analysis, image diagnostics, a
pharmacy, intensive care unit, a reproduction labora-
tory and frozen semen bank and other features.

To honor and preserve the tradition of horse-drawn
carriages, the Carriage Museum opened in 2002

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across the street from the stables in a 19th century hospitality converge to create the sophisticated
winery that was owned by the Laborde family. Twelve elegance that is the Royal Andalusian School of
of the original carriages and harnesses donated by Equestrian Art. Whether an amateur or profession-
the Domecq family are on display in the main room of al equestrian of any discipline or simply a horse
the museum and are equipped with interactive touch admirer, those who have the privilege to visit the
screens for visitors to access information about the Royal School and experience “How the Andalu-
origin and history of each carriage. Even more inter- sian Horses Dance” undoubtedly leave with cher-
esting than the use of educational modern technology ished lifelong memories. For more information,
with antiquities is that it is a living museum. Under the visit these websites: www.realescuela.org, www.
same roof with the collectible carriages, harnesses andalucia.com, www.cadizturismo.com. vTIB
and costumes are stabled horses. Guests can watch
grooms care for them, clean tack and polish the car- This article was first printed in the August 2015 issue of
riages for a more in-depth equine experience. Dressage Today (dressagetoday.com).

Viva España Diane Barber lives in Los Angeles and is a lifestyle
writer, interior designer and equestrian with an affinity for
World-class riders and Andalusian horses, the Spain. Her horse's Spanish lineage (his Arabian grand-
art of Spanish horsemanship, architectural per- sire, Sidi Brahim, was Spain's 1976 gold medal Horse of
fection, historical tradition, cultural pride, environ- the Year) led her to Andalusia and to the Royal School,
mental stewardship, passion and warm Spanish where she has trained under the tutelage of Rafael Soto.

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Issue 2 | 2016

IALHA News

IALHA and USEF celebrate youth shows by helping to offset some of the costs for these
events.
We’re excited to announce that four of our youth
members have been awarded Youth Show Scholar- Congratulations to Kaiyla Phillips and Loris Denton,
ships, totaling $1,200, to support their participation in who will be using their awards to help offset expenses for
IALHA/USEF competitions! Opportunity to apply for the Region 1 Championships and to Tristan and Samuel
the awards, approved by the IALHA Board of Direc- Cruden, whose scholarship awards will help cover the cost
tors, was announced in May, and applications were of attendance at their first National Championship Show.
reviewed by the Executive Committee in June.
These awards were made possible by a grant from
The goal of the Youth Show Scholarships is to en- the United States Equestrian Federation given to IALHA.
courage our young members to participate in licensed

A multinational opportunity horses from seven world experts in the breed and disci-
plines in the space of a single week.
This year’s IALHA National Show welcomes judges
from Spain, Portugal, Colombia and the U.S. for a week In addition to their judging responsibilities, our judges
of camaraderie, competition and education. The week from Spain and Portugal will be providing clinics on the
will begin with Cesar Torrente, FEI judge from Bogotá, morphology and movement of the Spanish and Lusitano
Colombia, officiating over the Dressage and Dressage horses. The clinics will be given in the clinic tent at the
Sport Horse Breeding classes on Tuesday, Sept. 13. National Show, and anyone interested in learning more
Wednesday through Saturday, USEF judges Chris Bick- about these amazing horses is encouraged to attend.
ford, Karen Homer Brown and Kit Calafato will oversee the
USEF Halter and Performance classes, while USEF Judge For those seeking additional international instruction,
Wayne Hipsley will cover the Working Equitation division Nuno Matos, head trainer for the Pedro Torres Academy
on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17. On Sunday, Spain’s of Working Equitation, USA, will be on hand at this year’s
Jose Maria Neila will officiate over the Spanish specialty National Show and available for private lessons for those
classes, while Sr. Rui Rosado, from Portugal, will officiate interested in learning more about that particular sport.
over the Lusitano specialty classes. The two of them will When he is not coaching his students, he will be avail-
co-judge the Spanish/Portuguese specialty classes. able for private instruction for others at the show. For
more information, please contact National Show Chair
The multinational judge panel gives IALHA members Julie Alonzo ([email protected]). vTIB
an unprecedented opportunity to gain feedback on their

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FOUNDATION News

Bid on Señorito CIII for charity the title of Best Rider at the recent City of Industry
Show.
Born on May 18, 2013, Señorito CIII, a spectacu-
lar grey son of the Spanish Champion Stallion Utebo Señorito CIII will be sold through a silent auction
II, could be yours! His dam, Niagara IV, is chestnut, that will be concluded at The Foundation for the Pure
coming from the unbroken Yeguada Militar, with the Spanish Horse’s Charity Fundraising Luncheon at the
exception of two horses which were born on other Andalusian World Cup on Saturday, Sept. 24. The
farms but purchased by the Yeguada Militar for its bids are now open. If you would like to bid or if you
breeding program. His sire is also Yeguada Militar, need more information, contact The Foundation at
with the exception of the marvelous Hosco II of Terry. (505) 294-0800 or [email protected]. There is a re-
serve on him, and the opening bid is $3,000.
Señorito will make a super riding horse and has
been started by Yessine El Quahhaby, who won

This fabulous horse could be yours!

New Membership Card is here

It is beautiful, and it can be yours! You can be
a proud card-carrying member of The Foundation
for the Pure Spanish Horse for only $12 a month.
This beautiful membership card reflects today’s
most popular use for our horse, dressage. You
can sign up online at www.prehorse.org, by email,
[email protected], or call (505) 294-0800 to join
and get your card.

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Welcome Miriam Gonzalez Miriam Gonzales and her horse Klondike

The P.R.E. Mundial Registry has a new adminis- Luckily for us, Miriam settled in New Mexico. She
trator! Miriam Gonzalez was born in Panama and is a has one daughter, who also loves horses and used
citizen of the U.S. She is the owner, rider and trainer to take lessons on a P.R.E. in Panama. Her daugh-
of her horse, Klondike. She graduated from the Uni- ter currently is a student at the University of New
versity of Panama as an agricultural engineer, ma- Mexico.
joring in equine studies. Miriam continued her edu-
cation receiving a scholarship from the Argentinian Fluent in three languages, Spanish, English and
Institute of Agriculture where she received a mas- horse, Miriam is easy to talk to and has a lifetime
ter’s in animal nutrition, dairy and equine manage- of experience to help you register your horses. She
ment. She first came to the U.S. as a trainer, bringing loves the Pure Spanish Horse, since it was the very
horses to participate in the Peruvian Paso National first horse she ever rode, and she is ready to help
Show. After seeing the opportunities available to you. Give Miriam a call and find out for yourself how
women in the U.S., she worked hard to immigrate. wonderful she is. She can be reached at (505) 294-
0800 or [email protected].

Young rider scholarship available Airfare, room and board, and lessons will be paid for.
The opportunity to ride exceptional P.R.E. horses and
Are you or do you know of a young rider who would take lessons from some of the most talented trainers
like to learn more about the Pure Spanish Horse? The in the industry is something that many people dream
Youth Committee is awarding an educational schol- of. If you are interested, please contact The Founda-
arship to a lucky young rider between the ages of tion for the Pure Spanish Horse at [email protected]
18-25. The scholarship will provide the winner with or (505) 294-0800. vTIB
several opportunities to ride, drive and learn about
the Pure Spanish Horse at several different farms.

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The Grand Tour

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(PICTURED)
Yeguada Alhamilla
Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

By The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse

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(BELOW) THE GRAND TOUR WAS THE TRADITIONAL TRIP OF EUROPE
The specially-commissioned tour FROM THE 1660S THROUGH THE 1840S, UNDERTAKEN BY MAINLY
UPPER-CLASS EUROPEAN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. IT SERVED
bus for the trip. AS AN EDUCATIONAL RITE OF PASSAGE IN SEARCH OF ART, CUL-
Photo courtesy of Foundation for TURE AND THE ROOTS OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. THIS JOURNEY
COULD LAST FOR MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS AND WAS COMMONLY
the Pure Spanish Horse UNDERTAKEN WITH A "CICERONE," A KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE OR
TUTOR.
(OPPOSITE PAGE TOP)
Behind the scenes at the On our recent trip to Spain, Maria O'Brien modified the Grand Tour for
modern devotees of the P.R.E. horse, but the goals and experiences were
Royal School. much the same. The History and Roots of the Pure Spanish Horse tour took
Photo courtesy of Foundation for place from April 26-May 10 of this year and was no less grand for those
who were lucky enough to be a part of it. Maria acted as the group’s cicero-
the Pure Spanish Horse ne and introduced us to the very best breeders in Spain while making sure
we understood the morphology, history and development of the breed also.
(OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM)
Belgium and American tourists Our diverse group included a veterinarian, a roller coaster designer, a re-
observe an exhibition at Yeguada La tired Mountie, a restaurant owner, a marketing engineer, an FEI rider, a law-
yer, a psychologist and several bon vivants. Everyone had different goals
Peña de Bejar. and reasons for going. Some came specifically to purchase horses, while
Photo courtesy of Diane Floyd others just wanted to learn more about the breed.

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Diane Floyd from dfarm,
Errington, BC, Canada, writes:

It was a trip beyond belief, beyond anything
that I could have ever imagined or ever dreamt of.
I was excited each and every day! Maria O'Brien,
our tour guide, aka mother hen, aka mama duck,
was the queen of knowledge and contacts. She
took our little intimate group of 12 P.R.E. enthu-
siasts to the best breeding farms in the south of
Spain. She introduced us to breeders, owners,
riders and trainers. We were shown many cham-
pion horses of Spain and their offspring. Some
were top in morphology and some top in function-
ality, but all were beautiful and had the wonder-
ful P.R.E. temperament. We saw stallions under
saddle in dressage that were holding the hopes
of going to Rio in August. I was honored every day
at the gracious opportunities with which we were
presented. Breeders, owners and farm manag-
ers provided tours of their facilities and demon-

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strated how much care and detail went into their hosts in Spain as well as Maria and The Founda-
selected breeding programs. It was not only edu- tion for the trip of a lifetime, balancing wonderful
cational, meaningful and cultural, but it also pro- horse experiences with historical and cultural ex-
vided personal growth. Several farms provided us periences. Thank you to my fellow travelers who
the opportunity to ride some of their most beauti- were great companions for this trip of a lifetime.
ful stallions. I had so many highlights on this trip, Muchas gracias.
but one very special day that I will
remember forever occurred when I Vento is an extremely attractive
rode two stallions at Yeguada Peña stallion with classical dressage
de la Béjar in Puerto Lumbreras, and jumper breeding. He
near Murcia. There, I was able to is very kind, honest, calm,
ride piaffe, passage and the Span- self-assured, willing, forward
ish walk. These horses moved me thinking and bold. Vento
to tears of joy. This was truly a trip is incredibly easy to handle
of a lifetime! I would like to thank in virtually every situation.
the gracious owners of the farm, Judges and clinicians love his
Carlos and Jose Conesa. approachable personality and
his desire to please and he has
I really didn't think it could get confidence in every situation.
any better. We traveled to more He has a unique amber eye
breeding farms, the Carthusian color and full mane and tail.
Monastery, The Royal School of There is nothing he will not try
Equestrian Art in Jerez, the Feria as he approaches everything
in Jerez (a week-long celebration with a “can do” attitude.
of the horse), and the Royal Sta-
bles in Córdoba. It was incredible. Vento has three beautiful
I even discovered the roots of my gaits with easy collection.
mare's genealogy and saw her His extended walk, trot and
distant cousin. I have a treasured canter are particularly good
photo of Fuego XII de Carde- and show excellent, correct,
nas and myself. I am still sorting ground-covering movement.
through thousands more images His gaits score very, very well in
of treasured memories. Oh, and competition. Vento has superb
the shopping! I had to buy another conformation with plenty of leg
suitcase to get my goods home. I bone, as noted in his IALHA
wish to especially thank all of our stallion inspection.

Vento is physically very sound
and is currently training Grand
Prix Level dressage.

(LEFT)
Photo from the Feria de Jerez
Photo courtesy of Diane Floyd

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Leslie McKeeby writes about her exciting ride
through the Spanish countryside:

(BELOW) Aquilino Fraile and his wife, Imma, welcomed us to Yeguada Fraile.
Leslie McKeeby rides through the Aquilino has won many awards over his career, and they were displayed
throughout his ranch along with beautiful antiques and paintings.
countryside at Yeguada Fraile.
Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien We walked out to the barns and after he showed us a few of his mares,
the group headed toward the indoor arena. I had to run back to the bus
(OPPOSITE PAGE) for my camera, and as I was coming back from the bus, I saw a horse and
Paco Alhamilla. rider at the door to the arena. The horse was looking straight at me. We
locked eyes, and until the rider got his attention back, neither one of us
Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien moved. It was an interesting moment in time and an instant connection.

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