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Ciro BR, 2009 Andalusian Stallion of Spanish Cross Ranch with trainer Renee Phillips

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CONTENTS departments

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 stallion residing in Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, at Spanish Cross Ranch and Ciro’s amazing trainer Renee Phillips of Phillips Performance Horses, located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.

Ciro BR, a 2009 descendent of Saphiro and Rihanna, is recognized for his incredible agility, acute intelligence, stunning conformation, endearing playfulness and outstanding beauty.

Ciro's breed inspired owners 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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Stallion Promotion: What Makes Your Stud Stand Out Above the Rest?

By Julie Alonzo

Whether you are offering breedings or have foals to sell, there are a variety of approaches to catch the attention of prospective buyers.

The Secrets to Stallion Promotion Success

By Erica Peet

Two widely respected stallion owners discuss their successful stallion promotion programs. www.the-iberian-horse.com

22 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.

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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 Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse

By Janita Smith

Summertime Equals Horse Time Summertime is upon us. In fact, although you will not read this until late this summer, I’m writing this on the Fourth of July!

To me, the Fourth of July has always been a time of celebration.

We celebrate the freedoms of our great country and remember the sacrifices that allow us to hold on to these freedoms. At my house, we celebrate with a family cookout, enjoying the warm weather and the freedom to celebrate it in the way we choose.

Summertime means extra horse time to those living in climates with cold winters. Summer means the ability to get out and ride outdoors in outdoor arenas, trails, beaches or just around the yard. Summer is the prime time for horse shows and the time to measure all the hard work put in during the winter months to ready our horses for these fun (sometimes stressful) occasions. I love to take my horses to horse shows. I love the competition, but not everyone does. Some of you just love owning these beautiful horses, breathing in their scent, giving them a great bath or grooming, watching them graze, having a quick canter down the lane, and listening to the quiet munch of hay being enjoyed. Whatever the pleasure you find in your horse, summer is a special time to enjoy.

The summer finds your IALHA busy with the yearly elections and preparing for the National Show in September. When this issue appears, nominations will have been made and voting will be under way. Please take a minute and vote. This is the opportunity for you to have a say in your organization. If you have suggestions, questions, etc., or if you’d like to see changes made or volunteer

THE IBERIAN HORSE MAGAZINE IS A JOINT PUBLICATION OF FPSH & IALHA IALHA PRESIDENT Janita Smith

IALHA PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Julie Alonzo, Chair Erica Peet Douglas Ramsay Cheryl Thompson Janita Smith IALHA REGISTRY & MEMBERSHIP OFFICE 101 Carnoustie, North, #200 Birmingham, AL 35242 Tel: (205) 995-8900 Fax: (205) 995-8966 Email: office@ialha.org www.IALHA.org The primary objectives and purposes of the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association are: (1) to preserve, improve, and maintain the purity of the blood of horses of the Andalusian breed, which includes horses of Spanish origin known as Caballo Pura Raza Española and/or of Portuguese origin, known as Cavalo Puro Sangue Lisitano, or Raça Lusitano, and/or of Spanish/ Portuguese origin, and to promote public interest in the science of breeding Andalusian horses, and to foster, aid, and encourage the breeding, exhibition, and promotion of this breed; and (2) to advance the knowledge and education of the public and members 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.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: IALHA, 101 Carnoustie, North, #200, Birmingham, AL 35242.

No part of this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or electronic process without prior written permission of the publisher.

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for a committee, please feel free to contact us at info@ialha.org.

The committees are listed on the website under the “Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.” We are always looking for people to get involved.

The National Show will be held this year in South Jordan, Utah, Sept. 13-18. It should be a great show. I hope you will attend if you are in the area, and if you can bring your horses, come on, a good time will be had by all. The IALHA Show Committee is hard at work preparing a great schedule and lots of fun events. Check the webpage at www.ialha.org for details, the show premium and the show schedule. The IALHA has been busy working on the judges’ seminar and clinic to be held at the National Show. We announced this in my last letter, the news brief and on the website. If you missed it, please see the website; this intense clinic is a great opportunity for those wishing to get their USEF A/L judges card while being able to learn up close and personal with the USEF, Spanish and Portuguese judges.

Your organization has also been working on producing a new website! While we are not quite finished and ready for a grand announcement, a visit to www.ialha.org brings a new face to your organization. Visit the site. We think you will find it easier to navigate and find the information you need. I hope you enjoy this second issue of The Iberian Horse. My email is always open to comments. Contact me at president@ialha.org. Right now, I’m off to enjoy the Fourth of July and some horse time.

Enjoy the summer! vTIB Blessings, Janita Smith IALHA President

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FPSH President’s Letter Dedicated to the Spanish and Portuguese Horse

By Cameron English

FPSH CHAIR Barbara Currie

Introduction to the Registration of Your Pure Spanish Horse The Spanish horse is a relatively new breed to the U.S. Some of the first breeders started to focus on the Spanish horse in the late 1960s, and then more showed up into the late 1970s.

The Spanish horse, or Andalusian, has been a breed with incredible influence in the genetic make-up of almost all breeds of horses; yet, surprisingly, the breed itself has not experienced much impact in the population or overall involvement in the equine industry here.

It has been estimated that less than 2,500 P.R.E.* horse registrations are filed each year in the United States and about 5,000 registrations are filed in Spain. Compare that to the American Quarter Horse which has an estimated 150,000 registrations each year.

At The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, we have recognized the challenge in educating the P.R.E. horse enthusiasts regarding their options to register their Pure Spanish Horses. Are you a new P.R.E. horse owner? Wondering what your options are for registering your P.R.E.? Well, this article should give you some guidance regarding the P.R.E. Mundial Registry. When you consider the

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FPSH PRESIDENT Cameron English

FPSH PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Barbara Clark Coty Dr. Celia Stenfors-Dacre

FPSH FOUNDATION STAFF Executive Director: Barbara Clark Accounting Services: Joanne Gayer Membership Services: Ana Escobar Treasurer: Al Rotter

FPSH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE P.R.E. HORSE 115 Elm St. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87102 Tel: 505.294.0800 Fax: 505.294.0812 Email: info@prehorse.org www.prehorse.org Mission Statement: T he 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) COPYRIGHT © 2016 THE IBERIAN HORSE All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. www.the-iberian-horse.com

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process, you have the option of inscribing/registering your P.R.E. into the studbook. At this level, your horse is confirmed to be pure blood, or Pura Raza Española, as the Spanish refer to it. The process includes a parental verification through U.C. Davis in California.

If you decide to go “all the way” with your registration, you could bring your stallion or mare through a revision process. If successful, they are deemed “approved” or “Apto” to breed. In order to register foals, their parents must go through this process or be revised. Basically, The Foundation provides a Spanish judge who will evaluate your candidate, and, if approved, your horse will be given a stamp in its papers indicating your horse is “Apto” or approved for breeding.

Known for providing accurate papers with excellent service at a nonprofit cost, the P.R.E. Mundial Registry, the modernized American version of the studbook of origin in Spain, is a huge success.

History and information on the P.R.E. Mundial Registry The P.R.E. Mundial Registry was proposed by the board of directors of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse and voted into existence by the members of The Foundation at a meeting in Dallas in January 2008. Known for providing accurate papers with excellent service at a nonprofit cost, the modernized American version of the studbook of origin in Spain is a huge success.

Inscribing or registering your horse in the P.R.E. Mundial Registry is quite easy. All your horse needs is: • DNA from U.C. Davis proving his parentage and establishing his own genetic profile. This can be done through the registry if you like. Note: DNA can be identified by pulling some mane or tail hair which includes the root of the hair from the horse.

• A 15-digit or greater microchip implanted in your horse’s neck in the nuchal ligament. You can purchase 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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There is no penalty or additional cost for registering your horse after it is a weanling.

Revising your horse or obtaining authorization to breed is also easy once your horse is inscribed or registered. The P.R.E. Mundial Registry uses the standards for the breed that has made our talented and beautiful horse what it is today. The world’s experts, the Cría Caballar, developed these standards a century ago. For revision, all your horse needs is: • A filled out Application for Service • A P.R.E. Mundial Carta During the revision process, your horse will be evaluated by experts who will provide you with a comprehensive score sheet. They will take exacting measurements to document your horse’s information and confirm its identity through both microchip and markings. If your horse passes, a sticker will be placed into the registration papers indicating permission to breed.

At the original writing of this article, it was noted at the time that the P.R.E. Mundial Registry was a closed registry. Both parents of any foal or horse adwww.the-iberian-horse.com

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 honored 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 standing 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 eligible 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 Ministry of Agriculture has worked hard to identify the P.R.E. as a horse that has origins from all parts of Spain, not just Andalucia or the southern region of the country.

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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 promotion 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 characteristics, but also a temperament and intelligence suited to performance. As a responsible stallion owner, you will have done your homework well in advance, familiarizing 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 stallion’s strengths and weaknesses. Not even the most amazing horses are equally strong in all areas, and you will be better prepared to represent your stallion accurately and find mares that will cross well with him if you understand his weaknesses. If, for example, your stallion has slightly small hooves for his size, you might want to avoid breeding him to mares who are likewise somewhat challenged in the hoof department. This is particularly something to watch if you are crossbreeding with one of the heavier-bodied breeds known for small feet and subsequent soundness challenges as they age. Once you have identified your stallion’s weaknesses, take the time to celebrate his strengths. A great source of information about his morphological correctness can be found on the halter scorecards judges fill out at breed shows. Make it a point to request a copy of your stallion’s scorecard whenever you show him.

These impartial appraisals of his qualities can be an invaluable source of marketing material.

Promoting a breeding stallion is a long-term commitment. Most advisors recommend having a 10- to 15-year plan when contemplating creating and maintaining a breeding stallion. Identify early on when you will first breed (most veterinarians recommend waiting until a colt is at least 4 years old and/or going well under saddle before introducing him to breeding), so you are more likely to avoid the temptation to start your colt’s breeding career too early. Breeding too early can cause behavioral problems later on that can be very difficult to fix. He may well look mature, but Andalusians and Lusitanos continue to develop physically and mentally well into their eighth year.

Spend the first few years of your stallion prospect’s life getting him used to being out in public. Teach him manners, and expose him to the excitement of shows and expos to help ensure that his later public appearances as a breeding stallion, when his reputation is on the line, go well.

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STALLION Promotion Approximately six months to a year before you hope to first stand your stallion at stud, work with an experienced vet or stallion station to teach your prospect to collect for artificial insemination. Even if you plan to live cover him primarily, having a written semen evaluation when he is three or four years old can be an important part of your promotion, giving mare owners important information as they are selecting potential stallions to breed to. Think of it like a pre-approval on a home loan; having a pre-approval does not necessarily make you better qualified to buy a house than a person who submits a bid without being pre-approved for a loan, but to the seller, that pre-approval may well be the deciding factor. Mare owners have a limited time in which to review, select and sign a contract for a breeding. Having all your documentation in hand from the start helps you and your stallion stand out.

Invest in high-quality photos and videos Find a photographer who specializes in horse photography, and commission him/her to photograph your stallion. An investment in good photographs and professional-quality videos can make a big difference in whether mare owners decide to breed to your stallion or merely pass him by in the process of sifting through potential sires.

Again, be prepared with these resources well before the breeding season begins. A mare owner

The most carefully thought-out marketing plans can still go awry if people lose trust in you and your practices. who has to wait until you snap some photos or record some video on your phone is likely going to find a different stallion to breed to.

As your stallion begins to have foals on the ground, go out of your way to get high-quality photos of his babies as well. Mare owners want to be able to see what your stallion throws when crossed with different mares. It is helpful to include a photo showing the mare as well as the foal, to help potential clients evaluate the impact your stallion had on the conformation of his offspring.

If your stallion wins important awards, such as a championship title at a regional or national show or a high-score dressage award, get high-quality photographs to document these achievements. Make sure you have secured the right to use the photographs in marketing your stallion (check with the photographer if you are unsure), as you will want to be sure your reputation for good business practices remains untarnished.

Seek exposure in your targeted market

(ABOVE) High-quality photos can make all the difference in marketing Photo courtesy of Bob Langrish.

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Part of identifying your stallion’s strengths and weaknesses is determining what performance career 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 stallion’s movement guide you, in part, toward the market that will likely be most interested in breeding to him. www.the-iberian-horse.com

Research the publications and online resources that people who raise horses for the particular market(s) you’ve selected turn to. Make a list of their advertising deadlines and costs. Ask people what influenced their decision to breed to a particular stallion, and use this information to help shape your own planning. Figure out an annual budget for marketing your stallion, and then stick to it. Each year, evaluate the effectiveness of the different places where you’ve advertised. To do this, you might want to ask every mare owner who breeds to your stallion to fill out a brief questionnaire, explaining how they heard about your stallion, why they selected him to breed to, what their goals are with the breeding, etc. This can be a great resource to help you fine-tune your marketing in future years.

Invest in a Stallion Directory advertisement or continuous stallion ads in The Iberian Horse. After all, you know that everyone receiving those publications has a vested interest in the breed. The members reading this issue of the magazine may well be your future breeding clients! They need to be able to know you exist if they are going to be able to breed to your stallion. Make it easy for potential clients; name recognition can take a few years to build up. Don’t expect a single advertisement to make a huge impact. Instead, realize that moving your stallion to “household name” status is a long-term process. Start early in his career, and plan to continue to ensure that he has a public presence throughout his lifetime.

Follow up with mare owners As your stallion’s foals are born, grow up and begin accumulating performance records of their own, try hard to stay apprised of their accomplishments. Request photographs as the babies are growing up, and take advantage of every opportunity to congratulate the owners of your stallion’s foals on their accomplishments over the years.

Remember: Every time one of your stallion’s offspring wins an award or places well in a class, he or she is representing the quality of your breeding program.

Encourage the foal owners to record their horses with USEF/USDF/WE United, etc., if they show in competitions licensed by these organizations. Your stallion’s accomplishments grow each time his foals earn points in the performance programs sponsored by these organizations. It pays to take advantage of the opportunities they offer to showcase your stallion’s offspring’s prowess in these different disciplines.

And, consider offering returning owners a discount on your stud fee. After all, they wouldn’t be returning if they were not happy with the first foal your stallion produced for them. Every happy mare owner is a potential source of marketing, as they are likely talking to their friends and sharing with them how much they like your stallion. Thank them for their loyalty by offering a breed-back discount, particularly if you agree that the combination produced by their mare and your stallion is exceptional.

Create a social following Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, offers free or low-cost ways to help your stallion become well-known. Post photos, make regular updates, invite people to “like” your horse’s page, and share, share, share! Although the standalone website remains an important part of most equine businesses, social media is where more and more people go to do their “research.”

Encourage people who have bred to your stallion to share their foal photos on your stallion’s Facebook page. Let them “tag” him in their photos. Embed a link to your stallion’s Facebook page on your website, and a link to your website on his Facebook page. Offer special promotions through Facebook (“name this foal” contests, foal photo contests, special discounts for booking a breeding at a particular time of year, etc.).

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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 companies offer a range of services, from basic design and placement of advertising materials, to press releases and full-power publicity campaigns. Hiring professional marketers and engaging them in targeted marketing campaigns, can help establish your stallion’s reputation beyond your own circle of contacts.

Become known for integrity The most carefully thought-out marketing plans can still go awry if people lose trust in you and your practices. The community of people who raise and own Andalusian and Lusitano horses is quite small, even if we are spread out all over the world. Honor your breeding contracts. Ensure that your stallion maintains good reproductive health, and do not accept contracts for breeding if his 16 |

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fertility drops to the point where your veterinarian advises against it (this can happen due to age, illness or even extreme heat).

The bottom line to successful stallion promotion is to consistently produce high-quality offspring and to let others know where they came from. Remember, it is better to decline a breeding than to produce an inferior foal. If a mare presented for breeding lacks sufficient quality to represent your stallion and breeding program well, you will most likely benefit more in the long run from not accepting a breeding contract for her than you would from producing a low-quality foal.

As stallion owners, we all share in the responsibility of stewardship for this breed of the centuries. It is a responsibility we should not take lightly. vTIB www.the-iberian-horse.com

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STALLION Promotion

The Secrets to Stallion Promotion Success

By Erica Peet WE TALKED WITH TWO STALLION OWNERS, BOTH OF WHOM ARE WIDELY RESPECTED WITHIN THE BREED FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL BREEDING PROGRAMS AND WIDELY SOUGHT-AFTER STALLIONS, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR APPROACH TO ENSURING SUCCESS WITH THEIR STALLION'S PROMOTION PROGRAMS.

Indiano XVIII, The Lion of Spain – Cazador IX (RB-A03) x Bondadosa II (1985-2012) Questions answered by Lanys Kaye-Eddie, managing partner, Indiano Syndicate Q. What specifically drew the syndicate to form and purchase Indiano?

A. The people who saw Indiano XVIII could not help but be affected by his nobility and extreme 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 instigated 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 additional incentives!

Q. What did his syndicate do to promote Indiano 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.

(ABOVE) Look for eye-catching opportunities to showcase your stallion.

Photo courtesy of Joyce Faye.

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We were all captivated by his movement, as it was so extreme! We nearly ran him and Vaughan to death in the extreme heat and humidity there, but we found we could not get enough. At that time, there were not that many imported Spanish stallions as there are available to breeders now, and, more precisely, stallions with that kind of movement.

Q. Indiano's breedings were limited to a specific number of mares each year. Was this a success in your eyes?

A. Yes, I think that the limiting of his breedings was a success, because to some extent we were able to regulate the quality of the mares that he was presented with, and, thereby, the quality of the offspring. Also, Indiano’s semen did not freeze, so that avenue was not open to us. An extreme number of mares were bred in 1997 prior to our purchase of him, so it was decided that it would not be appropriate for one stallion to represent such a disproportionate percentage of the P.R.E. production in the U.S. each year.

Q . Yo u m e n t i o n e d that Indiano produced a large number of successful mares. Do you think that is something that breeders could consider as a promotion point?

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

end of Indiano’s breeding career when we began to evaluate his offspring. It was fairly obvious that the best individuals were female. There are, of course, a number of exceptions.

Q. Indiano produced bays and blacks despite being grey. Do you think color is a promotion point?

A. In the early days of producing Spanish horses in this country, they were almost all grey, and we were exposed to a lot of melanoma (being a condition very much attributed to the greying gene) because of that. Once we were dealing with more bay and black horses, this condition changed quite a bit, and for that reason, particularly, it was a promotion point at that time.

Currently, there are so many different colors being produced in the breed that it is a matter of personal preference, I think.

Santiago - Bruno x Campanera II (1994-2016) Questions answered by Cara Rothrock, owner of Santiago and Rothrock Andalusians

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STALLION Promotion 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 Andalusian owners I met and talked to convinced me that this was the ultimate breed. Stallion owners should always take the time to talk to people.

You never know who might purchase a breeding or a foal, and even if not right then, they may down the road. Showing your love and excitement 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 strategy?

A. There are all the traditional ways that were obvious: magazine ads, website, stallion websites, etc., but that is mostly promoting to people who are already familiar with the breed. The major 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.

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(MIDDLE) Make your stabling area as welcoming as possible to encourage passersby to come visit.

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(BOTTOM) Have your stall promote for you!

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existed. The more we exposed Santiago to the general public, the more people fell in love. We took him to horse fairs, parades, open houses, promotional demonstrations and anywhere else we could to get him in front of lots of people. The more he was out and about, the more photos that 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 afford 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 important 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 offspring, 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 papers and magazines. Make sure the word gets out about the successes of your amazing stallion,

and the amazing foals he has produced. Santiago has been the USEF Andalusian Leading Sire four times – in 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2015! He could not have earned that special distinction without his great babies being out there showing each year. vTIB

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THE ROYAL School THE CIT Y OF JEREZ DE L A FRONTER A ON THE IBERIAN PENINSULA IN SOUTHERN SPAIN IS GLOBALLY RENOWNED NOT ONLY AS THE SHERRY AND FLAMENCO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, but also for the prestigious Fundación Andaluza Real Escuela del Arte Ecuestre (Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art) and some of the finest horses in the world.

Steeped in aristocratic history and tradition, the Royal School is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of purebred Spanish horses (Pura Raza Españolas or P.R.E.s) and classical and country-style dressage. The school was conceived in 1973 when Don Alvaro Domecq Romero of the esteemed Domecq sherry-producing family was recognized for his significant contributions to the horse world and was awarded the Caballo de Oro (Golden Horse) trophy by Prince Juan Carlos (later the King of Spain) – the highest equestrian honor in the country. In celebration of the prestigious award, Domecq presented a dressage show with 15 horses and riders choreographed to Spanish music called “Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces” (“How the Andalusian Horses Dance”) – the first of many performances that would span decades.

The tourism ministry of Andalusia eventually assumed management of Domecq’s school and show and built an indoor arena with seating for 1,600 spectators and stables for 60 horses on a former palatial private estate named Recreo de las Cadenas. In 1982, the ownership and management changed hands to a municipal governing body headed by the province of Cadiz. One year later, the government of Andalucia took the helm and appointed Domecq as the technical director. The acquisition of a stable of 35 Spanish 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

success of the school. Other key milestones included King Juan Carlos I lending official royalty to the name “Royal School” when he accepted the position of Honorary President in 1987 (still held by the King today) and the school’s recognition as a foundation in 2003, thus allowing private funding.

Today, while still managed by the Andalusian government, the Royal School is famous worldwide for its year-round performances of “How the Andalusian Horses Dance,” which have delighted international audiences for more than 40 years.

Riders and horses adorned in 18th century-style costumes perform what is lauded as an equestrian ballet choreographed to classical music written and composed expressly for the production.

The captivating and technically difficult performances are simply titled “Pas de Deux,” “Passage and Piaffe,” “Airs above the Ground,” “Airs on Horseback” and a solo performance called “Fantasy,” among others. A salute to Spanish heritage complements the classical dressage program with a performance of doma vaquera (country dressage or Spanish cowboy) – the riding style that has been used for hundreds of years on working cattle ranches. Rounding out the rich celebration of horsemanship is a high-energy enganches (carriage driving) presentation and a group grand finale performed in unison called “Carousel.”

Though the show is the most publicized highlight of the Royal School, horse and rider haute école (high school) dressage training, education and international competition are also cornerstones of the prestigious foundation. Four-year specialty courses in horsemanship, carriage driving, and saddle and harness making are offered, as well as training for stable and clinical assistants. Additionally, two-week advanced intensive training courses (practical and classroom) for selected amateur and professional riders are taught (RIGHT) The Palace at the Royal School and the indoor arena and coliseum.

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THE ROYAL School by the school’s expert instructors with the performance horses. Outside of the school, some of the riders and horses compete in national and international 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.”

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There is archeological evidence that the ancestors of Spanish horses 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 is famous worldwide for its year-round performances of ‘How the Andalusian Horses Dance,’ which has delighted international audiences for more than 40 years.

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of Córdoba to acquire numerous Spanish mares and stallions throughout Andalusia for selective breeding.

The king’s grand undertaking to improve the Andalusian horse was heralded a tremendous success. In the words of François Robichon de la Guernière, the late dressage master of that era and one of the most influential writers on the art of dressage, “All writers have always given preference 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 esteemed the most appropriate for the arena, for displays and parades, for 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 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 temperament, willingness, resilience, a natural predisposition for collection, exceptional extensions and elevations, and great aptitude for haute école dressage and airs above the ground. The breed was so revered by royalty 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 tradition 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 The Royal School of Equestrian Art is in the heart of the city of Jerez, bordered by bustling city streets. Beyond the curbside gatehouses (now ticket offices) on Avenida Duque de Abrantes, the iron main gate opens through the stone wall to the expansive grounds of Recreo de las Cadenas.

The newly built reception area welcomes visitors with coffee and gift shops and an audio/video theater presentation of the history of Andalusian equestrian art.

In keeping with the school’s air of perfection, historical trees and impeccable botanical gardens draw guests from the reception area to a grand fountain at the center of the property to the stately 19th century palace, which was originally a family residence for a prominent vintner named Don Julian Premartin Laborde. During a thriving economy and at the peak of the boom of sherry houses in

Jerez, Premartin commissioned French architect Charles Ganier (famous for designing the Paris Opera House and the Monte Carlo Casino) to design the palace in a leisurely park-like setting at his personal estate and extension of his sherry business.

Upon completion in 1864, His Highness Francisco Maria de Asis (husband to the Queen of Spain at the time) attended the inauguration and approved the distinction of placing chains at the main entry, hence the name “Recreo de las Cadenas” (recreation chains). Much of the original Louis XV Frenchstyle interior design has been preserved, though the noble rooms that were once used for a lavish lifestyle and to entertain aristocrats now are used for meetings, receptions, exhibitions, and advertising and movie locations.

The Equestrian Art Museum located in the basement of the palace pays reverence to the centuries-old human/equine bond and the cultural

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(BELOW) Rafael Soto, Olympian and head of riding at the school, masterfully performs doma vaquera (Spanish cowboy dressage), used for centuries on cattle ranches in Spain.

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significance of horses in Spain. It provides visitors with an interactive educational experience about the origin and evolution of the Spanish horse and the equestrian arts. Highlighted themes of the tour include mythical horses, the history of equestrian art in the world, the history of the Royal School, haute école dressage, equestrian professions and world championship equestrian events. Located in the palace directly above the museum is the Equestrian Documentation Center, which is a resource and research center created in 2008. The vast collection of books and documents provide extensive information about Andalusian equestrian art and Spanish horses.

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.

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 preserve 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 perfection 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 performed. The deep yellow and brilliant white structure is typical of Andalusian

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architectural design. Numerous distinct round windows provide natural light for daily training and weekly performances, which are in keeping with the staunch environmental sustainability policies of the foundation. Through the patriotic flag-adorned arches at the end of the arena opposite the King’s throne is the immaculate two-level tack room in the middle 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, Garboso, Vendaval and Ruisenor. The in-house, stateof-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 general and biochemical analysis, image diagnostics, a pharmacy, intensive care unit, a reproduction laboratory and frozen semen bank and other features.

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across the street from the stables in a 19th century winery that was owned by the Laborde family. Twelve of the original carriages and harnesses donated by the Domecq family are on display in the main room of the museum and are equipped with interactive touch screens for visitors to access information about the origin and history of each carriage. Even more interesting than the use of educational modern technology with antiquities is that it is a living museum. Under the same roof with the collectible carriages, harnesses and costumes are stabled horses. Guests can watch grooms care for them, clean tack and polish the carriages for a more in-depth equine experience.

hospitality converge to create the sophisticated elegance that is the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Whether an amateur or professional equestrian of any discipline or simply a horse admirer, those who have the privilege to visit the Royal School and experience “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” undoubtedly leave with cherished lifelong memories. For more information, visit these websites: www.realescuela.org, www. andalucia.com, www.cadizturismo.com. vTIB

Viva España

Diane Barber lives in Los Angeles and is a lifestyle writer, interior designer and equestrian with an affinity for Spain. Her horse's Spanish lineage (his Arabian grandsire, Sidi Brahim, was Spain's 1976 gold medal Horse of the Year) led her to Andalusia and to the Royal School, where she has trained under the tutelage of Rafael Soto.

World-class riders and Andalusian horses, the art of Spanish horsemanship, architectural perfection, historical tradition, cultural pride, environmental stewardship, passion and warm Spanish

This article was first printed in the August 2015 issue of Dressage Today (dressagetoday.com).

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IALHA News IALHA and USEF celebrate youth We’re excited to announce that four of our youth members have been awarded Youth Show Scholarships, totaling $1,200, to support their participation in IALHA/USEF competitions! Opportunity to apply for the awards, approved by the IALHA Board of Directors, was announced in May, and applications were reviewed by the Executive Committee in June.

The goal of the Youth Show Scholarships is to encourage our young members to participate in licensed

shows by helping to offset some of the costs for these events.

Congratulations to Kaiyla Phillips and Loris Denton, who will be using their awards to help offset expenses for the Region 1 Championships and to Tristan and Samuel Cruden, whose scholarship awards will help cover the cost of attendance at their first National Championship Show.

These awards were made possible by a grant from the United States Equestrian Federation given to IALHA.

A multinational opportunity This year’s IALHA National Show welcomes judges from Spain, Portugal, Colombia and the U.S. for a week of camaraderie, competition and education. The week will begin with Cesar Torrente, FEI judge from Bogotá, Colombia, officiating over the Dressage and Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Wednesday through Saturday, USEF judges Chris Bickford, Karen Homer Brown and Kit Calafato will oversee the USEF Halter and Performance classes, while USEF Judge Wayne Hipsley will cover the Working Equitation division on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17. On Sunday, Spain’s Jose Maria Neila will officiate over the Spanish specialty classes, while Sr. Rui Rosado, from Portugal, will officiate over the Lusitano specialty classes. The two of them will co-judge the Spanish/Portuguese specialty classes.

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horses from seven world experts in the breed and disciplines in the space of a single week.

In addition to their judging responsibilities, our judges from Spain and Portugal will be providing clinics on the morphology and movement of the Spanish and Lusitano horses. The clinics will be given in the clinic tent at the National Show, and anyone interested in learning more about these amazing horses is encouraged to attend.

For those seeking additional international instruction, Nuno Matos, head trainer for the Pedro Torres Academy of Working Equitation, USA, will be on hand at this year’s National Show and available for private lessons for those interested in learning more about that particular sport.

When he is not coaching his students, he will be available for private instruction for others at the show. For more information, please contact National Show Chair Julie Alonzo (jalonzo@uoregon.edu). vTIB

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FOUNDATION News Bid on Señorito CIII for charity Born on May 18, 2013, Señorito CIII, a spectacular grey son of the Spanish Champion Stallion Utebo II, could be yours! His dam, Niagara IV, is chestnut, coming from the unbroken Yeguada Militar, with the exception of two horses which were born on other farms but purchased by the Yeguada Militar for its breeding program. His sire is also Yeguada Militar, with the exception of the marvelous Hosco II of Terry.

Señorito will make a super riding horse and has been started by Yessine El Quahhaby, who won

the title of Best Rider at the recent City of Industry Show.

Señorito CIII will be sold through a silent auction that will be concluded at The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse’s Charity Fundraising Luncheon at the Andalusian World Cup on Saturday, Sept. 24. The bids are now open. If you would like to bid or if you need more information, contact The Foundation at (505) 294-0800 or info@prehorse.org. There is a reserve on him, and the opening bid is $3,000.

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, ana@prehorse.org, or call (505) 294-0800 to join and get your card.

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Miriam Gonzales and her horse Klondike

Welcome Miriam Gonzalez The P.R.E. Mundial Registry has a new administrator! Miriam Gonzalez was born in Panama and is a citizen of the U.S. She is the owner, rider and trainer of her horse, Klondike. She graduated from the University of Panama as an agricultural engineer, majoring in equine studies. Miriam continued her education receiving a scholarship from the Argentinian Institute of Agriculture where she received a master’s in animal nutrition, dairy and equine management. She first came to the U.S. as a trainer, bringing horses to participate in the Peruvian Paso National Show. After seeing the opportunities available to women in the U.S., she worked hard to immigrate.

Luckily for us, Miriam settled in New Mexico. She has one daughter, who also loves horses and used to take lessons on a P.R.E. in Panama. Her daughter currently is a student at the University of New Mexico.

Fluent in three languages, Spanish, English and horse, Miriam is easy to talk to and has a lifetime of experience to help you register your horses. She loves the Pure Spanish Horse, since it was the very first horse she ever rode, and she is ready to help you. Give Miriam a call and find out for yourself how wonderful she is. She can be reached at (505) 2940800 or miriamg@prehorse.org.

Young rider scholarship available Are you or do you know of a young rider who would like to learn more about the Pure Spanish Horse? The Youth Committee is awarding an educational scholarship to a lucky young rider between the ages of 18-25. The scholarship will provide the winner with several opportunities to ride, drive and learn about the Pure Spanish Horse at several different farms.

Airfare, room and board, and lessons will be paid for.

The opportunity to ride exceptional P.R.E. horses and take lessons from some of the most talented trainers in the industry is something that many people dream of. If you are interested, please contact The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse at info@prehorse.org or (505) 294-0800. vTIB Issue 2 | 2016

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(BELOW) The specially-commissioned tour bus for the trip.

Photo courtesy of Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (OPPOSITE PAGE TOP) Behind the scenes at the Royal School.

Photo courtesy of Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM) Belgium and American tourists observe an exhibition at Yeguada La Peña de Bejar.

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THE GRAND TOUR WAS THE TRADITIONAL TRIP OF EUROPE FROM THE 1660S THROUGH THE 1840S, UNDERTAKEN BY MAINLY UPPER-CLASS EUROPEAN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. IT SERVED AS AN EDUCATIONAL RITE OF PASSAGE IN SEARCH OF ART, CULTURE AND THE ROOTS OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. THIS JOURNEY COULD LAST FOR MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS AND WAS COMMONLY UNDERTAKEN WITH A "CICERONE," A KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE OR TUTOR. 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 much the same. The History and Roots of the Pure Spanish Horse tour took 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 cicerone and introduced us to the very best breeders in Spain while making sure we understood the morphology, history and development of the breed also.

Our diverse group included a veterinarian, a roller coaster designer, a retired Mountie, a restaurant owner, a marketing engineer, an FEI rider, a lawyer, a psychologist and several bon vivants. Everyone had different goals and reasons for going. Some came specifically to purchase horses, while 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. enthusiasts to the best breeding farms in the south of Spain. She introduced us to breeders, owners, riders and trainers. We were shown many champion horses of Spain and their offspring. Some were top in morphology and some top in functionality, but all were beautiful and had the wonderful 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 managers provided tours of their facilities and demonIssue Issue 22 || 2016 2016

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strated how much care and detail went into their selected breeding programs. It was not only educational, meaningful and cultural, but it also provided personal growth. Several farms provided us the opportunity to ride some of their most beautiful stallions. I had so many highlights on this trip, but one very special day that I will remember forever occurred when I rode two stallions at Yeguada Peña de la Béjar in Puerto Lumbreras, near Murcia. There, I was able to ride piaffe, passage and the Spanish walk. These horses moved me to tears of joy. This was truly a trip of a lifetime! I would like to thank the gracious owners of the farm, Carlos and Jose Conesa.

I really didn't think it could get any better. We traveled to more breeding farms, the Carthusian Monastery, The Royal School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, the Feria in Jerez (a week-long celebration of the horse), and the Royal Stables in Córdoba. It was incredible.

I even discovered the roots of my mare's genealogy and saw her distant cousin. I have a treasured photo of Fuego XII de Cardenas and myself. I am still sorting through thousands more images of treasured memories. Oh, and the shopping! I had to buy another suitcase to get my goods home. I wish to especially thank all of our

hosts in Spain as well as Maria and The Foundation for the trip of a lifetime, balancing wonderful horse experiences with historical and cultural experiences. Thank you to my fellow travelers who were great companions for this trip of a lifetime.

Muchas gracias.

Vento is an extremely attractive stallion with classical dressage and jumper breeding. He is very kind, honest, calm, self-assured, willing, forward thinking and bold. Vento is incredibly easy to handle in virtually every situation.

Judges and clinicians love his approachable personality and his desire to please and he has confidence in every situation.

He has a unique amber eye color and full mane and tail.

There is nothing he will not try as he approaches everything with a “can do” attitude.

Vento has three beautiful gaits with easy collection.

His extended walk, trot and canter are particularly good and show excellent, correct, ground-covering movement.

His gaits score very, very well in competition. Vento has superb conformation with plenty of leg bone, as noted in his IALHA stallion inspection.

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

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

(BELOW) Leslie McKeeby rides through the countryside at Yeguada Fraile.

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(OPPOSITE PAGE) Paco Alhamilla.

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Aquilino Fraile and his wife, Imma, welcomed us to Yeguada Fraile.

Aquilino has won many awards over his career, and they were displayed throughout his ranch along with beautiful antiques and paintings.

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 for my camera, and as I was coming back from the bus, I saw a horse and 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 moved. It was an interesting moment in time and an instant connection.

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We took turns riding a white stallion of five years in the indoor arena. He was still young and sensitive but handled each rider with care and worked hard to understand what each rider was asking of him. Then “Rociero de Fraile” came back to the arena, and I realized it was the same horse I had noticed earlier. As I walked up to him, his trainer had him park out so that I could get on easier. I’ve had horses lay down so you can get on but never park out. The ride was fun and included a bit of Spanish walk. At the end, I asked if he was good at riding out. Aquilino and Pepe, his trainer, both said he was really great on the trail and asked if I would like to go. At that point, I had

just a minute of guilt that I would be leaving the rest of the group, but with an opportunity to ride out into the hills of Spain, what would you do?

Pepe and I headed out, and the group headed to a nice lunch up at the hacienda.

The path led out from the barn toward the groves. We rode up and down the rocky hills and up onto a scenic plateau where there was a beautiful view all the way into the small town and the areas around the farm. From there we headed toward the little town. Arriving at a path along the train station, we had a train pass within 30 feet of us, and the two horses were awesome. Coming back to the farm, we were sharing in my poor Spanish and his little English about bulls and pastures and riding with bulls. Next thing I know we are headed through a gate into a big field full of “El Toros.” Although I think most of them were “Mrs. Toros,” not “Mr.” I stayed on the side of Pepe’s hor se away from the herd while he shouted and got them moving away from us across the field.

It was quite a fun and exhilarating adventure. Time passed by so quickly, and I will put that one down as one of my best riding days E VER. Thank you to the Frailes for being such great hosts and welcoming us to their home. There is still one question remaining unanswered from that exciting visit. Will Rociero be staying in Spain or will he be coming to live with me in Florida?

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Linda Egeland also had some exciting adventures and writes:

(BELOW) Linda Dewilde-Petersen and Toni Mueller Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

(OPPOSITE PAGE TOP) Toni Mueller riding at Yeguada Alhamilla Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

(OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM) Linda Egeland rides at Yeguada Ovelar Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

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My husband and I own a restaurant called the White Horse Inn in Metamora, Mich. (Google it. If you’re a horse lover, you will appreciate the place). We agreed that a real white horse to make appearances at the restaurant, take part in local parades and sport the company logo in competitions would be a legitimate marketing campaign, and so the search began.

Because of the “white” part, and because I’ve heard so many good things about Iberian horses, I focused on looking in Spain and joined the FPSH tour. The following paragraphs depict some of the wonderful horses I was allowed to ride and what they taught me.

A bit of background. I am a medium-level adult amateur. Before this trip, I had never ridden a Spanish horse. My current dressage horse is a 9-year-old, 17-hand Hanoverian mare. She has a super mind and good gaits, but is not extremely sensitive. She is a huge amount of work for my 5’5”, 114-pound body to maneuver. Hence, I told everyone I was looking for a very sensitive, very forward horse. In hindsight, I should have added – “compared to a 17-hand kind of lazy warmblood.”

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As asked, the first farm’s trainer put me on a beautiful 5-year-old white stallion with a neck the size of my whole body. Walking went well. Then I put my warmblood seat and my warmblood legs on to ask for a trot. The horse answered with an immediate, electric reaction that prompted the horse’s trainer and the horse’s rider to shout in unison, “SLOW DOWN!” I thought, OK, slow the rhythm, relax, breathe, then things improved. We cantered, still too fast, but cantering, and I am here to tell of it. I rode three more horses at this farm. A very agreeable black 5-year-old that had one of the best canters I’ve ever felt, a very large black 4-yearold that was a less sensitive horse (I was told I rode him well), and a stunning P.S.G. gelding that I was told to get off of after precisely two tense trot steps.

I learned humility and to be careful what you ask for!

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(ABOVE) Yeguada Ovelar Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien (BELOW) Donna Woelfel with a lovely friend Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

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At the next farm, we rode a grey stallion and were presented with a warning that he was “very” sensitive. Hesitant and soundly humbled from day one, I told myself, “This is why you came here – get on the dang horse.” Fortunately, this time the effervescent Maria talked me through things: “Take your lower leg off the horse, and keep it quiet. Push your hands forward, and keep them still. Allow the gaits to happen, don’t make them happen.” My effort was rewarded with an amazing, effortless, buoyant ride. As I learned to be more still and soft and balanced on this farm’s lovely horses, I experienced swinging backs, uphill bounding canter strides, passaging knees bouncing up and out in front of me – all of the ethereal feelings you read about in dressage books that in real life are so very hard to achieve. I learned appreciation for these sensitive, intelligent, forgiving horses.

My next experience came after a long day. I was tired and looking forward to a glass of sangria and an early bed time when Maria said, “A guy that looks like a gypsy is going to pick you up in 10 minutes and take you to see a horse. He does not speak English.”

Twenty minutes later I was in an old pick-up truck with a man I didn’t know – who spoke no English – in a foreign country – where I had no idea where I was – or where I was going – or how to get back to my hotel should I survive the whole ordeal. I thought to myself, “perhaps this is not your most brilliant decision,” as I clutched my cell phone and wondered if in Spain I had to dial “34” before “911.” When we arrived at Hymic’s isolated, Spartan farm, he brought out a glorious dark grey stallion. From a brochure he had shown me, I gathered the horse was used in some kind of per-

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formance where a girl flamenco dances while the horse spins and gallops around her. Hymic rode the stallion in an open sand arena. He rode very fast with many steep leg yields at trot and gallop. It was exciting to watch but hectic for my – all about rhythm and relaxation – mentality. I must say I was quite anxious to get on this very forward, jazzed up horse and ride in an open area without the security of a fence in an unfamiliar doma vaquera saddle with its big iron stirrups and no Maria to tell me what to do. Once again, I had to tell myself, “suck it up – get on the dang horse.” I cautiously tested his gaits on a proper 20-meter circle. He was by far the most forward horse I had ridden on this journey, but as I became familiar with this fiery beast I found him quite fun to ride. Hymic mounted another white stallion, and we rode off into the sunset, passaging through olive groves and the beautiful Spanish countryside for more than an

hour. In the end, my concerns were unfounded.

Hymic was a perfect gentleman who clearly loved his horses. I realized the passion of horsemen and women for horses is universal – understood and shared by like-minded people regardless of language or cultural differences. This day was one of the best memories of my amazing trip to Spain.

I learned to take what you know and gamble. Reward comes with risk.

There were many more incredible experiences on the tour. There was the Mud Ride, the Carthusian Ride, the Raphael Soto Ride… too many to write about but all remarkable and unforgettable.

I am indebted to The FPSH for making this fantastic trip possible and introducing me to the magnificent Spanish horse. I am still searching for my perfect white horse, but I am pretty dang sure when I find him, he will speak Spanish!

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Maria O’Brien writes: One of my best memories of the trip was our fourth day. We left Aranjuez very early on a beautiful spring morning, driving two-and-a-half hours to Puertollano at the Castilla – La Mancha province on a bumpy country road. The forest around and the mountains at the back were magnificent!

Don Jose Emilio Corral del Olmo, his wife Ana Diaz, along with their kids Roberto and Marta were waiting for us. We had the great oppor(ABOVE) Waiting for the tack store to open Photo courtesy of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (BELOW) The Royal School and our group with Rafael Soto Photo courtesy of Maria O'Brien

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tunity to see the house of three of the Champion Stallions of Spain: Gitano XXX (Champion SICAB 2006), Udon (Champion SICAB 2009) and Viñas Jalon (Champion SICAB 2013, who was also the first black champion stallion of SICAB).

The farm is located at Finca la Gamonita, with 1,800 hectares of land, of which 100 hectares are used for the breeding of horses. The facility is surrounded by fields of grass where the young horses, mares and foals graze happily.

Don Jose Emilio Corral started his breeding project in 1993, and his passion and love for the horse has been an example for his son, Roberto, who started his career as a professional horse show presenter very young, having already presented a Champion of Spain (Viñas Jalon).

The facility has three different buildings for the mares, stallions and foals. During the winter season, they bring the horses inside for the cold nights. They showed us magnificent foals, most of them sons of Jalon and of another black stallion named Halcon. The movements of these young horses were great, and their class and conformation were excellent. They introduced us to young mares and adult mares, some of them already qualified and of great quality. The Yeguada Valdeviñas specializes in breeding black horses, but it also has some beautiful grey horses by Udon and Gitano XXX. After spending most of the morning and part of the afternoon looking at horses, the family enter tained us with wine, beer, dif ferent appetizers, a yummy paella and an amazing Spanish cold tomato soup, Salmorejo, made

by Jose Emilio’s wife, Ana, and helped by his teen daughter, Marta. At the end, they served a homemade flan. After all this food and with our minds full of beautiful horses, our visit was completed! vTIB

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse would like to thank the farms listed below for opening their doors and providing us with the opportunity to see the very best horses in Spain and even ride them!

Yeguada Centurión, Segovia, Owner Leopoldo Fernandez, Ranch Manager Richi Moutouss Yeguada Ovelar, COVECA, Toledo, Owner Jesus Ovelar, Trainer and Director of Sales, Miriam Frenk Yeguada Valdeviñas, Puertollano, Jose Emillio Corral Yeguada La Peña de Béjar, Murcia, Carlos Conesa Yeguada Alhamilla, Murcia, Francisco and Francisco del Aguila Yeguada Aquilino Fraile, Sevilla, Aquilino Fraile Yeguada de Cardenas, Miguel Angel de Cardenas, Ecija The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Jerez de la Frontera, Rafael Soto and Juan Carlos Ramon.

Yeguada La Cartuja, Jerez de la Frontera, Carlos Escribano If you are interested in a trip like this, you can make a reservation for the next one by emailing info@prehorse.org or calling (505) 294-0800.

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