Hispano (horse)
Encyclopedia
The Hispano-Árabe, also known as the Spanish Anglo-Arab, is a Spanish
horse
breed.
as a result of a cross between Arabian
and Andalusian
mares and English Thoroughbred
stallions. These three bloodlines upon which the breed is formed gave it the nickname of tres sangres, meaning "three blood".
or chestnut
. Hispano-Árabe horses generally show a strong resemblance to the Arabian breed, but can also occasionally show dominant Thoroughbred and Andalusian features. The ideal horse has the features of the Arabian, the quality of a Thoroughbred and the temperament of an Andalusian.
s in preparation for the bull ring, and also used in bullfighting
competitions. They are used predominately in the Spanish sport of acoso y derribo
, an event where a bull must be brought to the ground with a long stick. They are also used extensively in other equestrian
competitions, including show jumping
and dressage
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
horse
Horse
The horse is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus, or the wild horse. It is a single-hooved mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed animal of today...
breed.
History
The Hispano-Árabe originated in SpainSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
as a result of a cross between Arabian
Arabian horse
The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses...
and Andalusian
Andalusian horse
The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE , is a horse breed developed in the Iberian Peninsula. Its ancestors have been present on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as an individual breed since the 15th century, and its conformation...
mares and English Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
stallions. These three bloodlines upon which the breed is formed gave it the nickname of tres sangres, meaning "three blood".
Breed Characteristics
Hispano-Árabe horses have a head of good proportion with a straight profile, set on a long, elegant neck. This breed has a wide chest with a good shoulder with a strong, straight back. The tail is well set on to muscular quarters with tough legs and hooves. They usually stand between 14.3 and 16 hands high, and are usually bay, grayGray (horse)
Gray or grey is a coat color of horses characterized by progressive silvering of the colored hairs of the coat. Most gray horses have black skin and dark eyes; unlike many depigmentation genes, gray does not affect skin or eye color Their adult hair coat is white, dappled, or white intermingled...
or chestnut
Chestnut (coat)
Chestnut is a hair coat color of horses consisting of a reddish-to-brown coat with a mane and tail the same or lighter in color than the coat. Genetically and visually, chestnut is characterized by the absolute absence of true black hairs...
. Hispano-Árabe horses generally show a strong resemblance to the Arabian breed, but can also occasionally show dominant Thoroughbred and Andalusian features. The ideal horse has the features of the Arabian, the quality of a Thoroughbred and the temperament of an Andalusian.
Uses
The Hispano-Árabe breed is historically used to work young bullBull
Bull usually refers to an uncastrated adult male bovine.Bull may also refer to:-Entertainment:* Bull , an original show on the TNT Network* "Bull" , an episode of television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation...
s in preparation for the bull ring, and also used in bullfighting
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, southern France and some Latin American countries , in which one or more bulls are baited in a bullring for sport and entertainment...
competitions. They are used predominately in the Spanish sport of acoso y derribo
Acoso y derribo
Acoso y derribo is a traditional sport in the Doma vaquera tradition of Spain, in which cattle are brought to the ground by two riders, the garrochista and the amparador, using the garrocha or lance. The horses used are often of Hispano-Árabe stock....
, an event where a bull must be brought to the ground with a long stick. They are also used extensively in other equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
competitions, including show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
and dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
.