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Conformation and Movement Articles

Learn about the common breed traits and faults, and why domestic horses differ from imported horses of Spain. Articles include breed standards, convexity of the head, poor conformation, American standards, croup faults, gothic chests, hocky movement, and conformation and movement.

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• START HERE - Racial Prototype of the P.R.E. (PDF) (as posted by FAB-PRE-USA in 2004). These are the Spanish standards.
• START HERE - Andalusian Breed Standard, Domestics, Imports, and Conformation Faults - frank talk about the differences in Americanized horses and those from Spain and good info on the breed standard.
• Ugly Swan Myth - Amateur and backyard breeders of the Andalusian sometimes subscribe to the "ugly duckling" myth. Meaning that they believe, given patience and time to grow, all ugly duckling Andalusians will emerge into beautiful swans. The truth should be told.
• Hock Movement in Andalusians - how to tell if a young foal or any horse is using their hocks correctly.
• Skeletal Structure in Andalusians - how to assess toplines and hindquarters in Andalusians, weaknesses and strengths
• Gothic Chests in Andalusians - a discussion on the shape of a horse's chest and how it relates to function and desirability.
• Why the American Andalusian Horse sometimes Looks like an Arabian - saddleseat? dished face? the Andalusian and Arabian show trainers over-lap.
• How to Tell a Really Bad Andalusian from a Really Good One - an explanation of the serious faults.
• Convex Heads in Breeds of Spanish Descent - a description of baroque heads
• Croup High, Imperfect or Not
•  Pinking - Depigmentation and discoloration on the faces and muzzles of Andalusian horses
• American-bred Andalusian Conformation Examples - photos of American lines

• Spanish-Bred Vs. American-Bred Conformation Photos

• Hanging Lip - an unattractive trait

• It Is What It Is - Stallion #1 - champion stallion through the years

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