Clothed in gray Andalusians display elegant strength Known as the Spanish horse the Andalusian is a major influence on modern horse breeds Bred through history for tribes traders cavalry & riding academies throughout the Iberian Peninsula these horses were prized for their natural balance & agility Characterized by a bold but willing temperament & strong yet controlled movement this breed is popular for many events including dressage bullfighting & pulling carriages With particularly strong hindquarters Andalusians move with a high graceful action The Andalusian stallion is a compact horse measuring fifteen to sixteen hands the unit of measurement for horses in which one hand is equivalent to four inches Fun Facts Andalusian stallions were the preferred horses of royalty