Why the Warmblood and the Andalusian?
In Europe both the Andalusian and the Warmblood were specifically bred to be riding horses. Both are strong horses with 3 good gaits and quiet yet bold temperaments. They both have good bone and muscle mass and are particularly suited to the English riding disciplines be it dressage, jumping, eventing or driving. They are also generally built uphill making their hindquarters easier to bring underneath themselves. Why the Saddlebred? This American breed was developed for over 200 years to be a good saddle horse, comfortable, tractable and with a good dose of stamina. The American Saddlebred is built uphill, has an excellent head and neck carriage. It is a very generous and active horse (lots of go). It generally has a playful if sometime high-strung nature. To complement this very light, active, strong trotting breed it is desirable in our opinion to cross breed to a more quiet, substantial, good cantering breed. The European Warmblood and the Andalusian can each fit the bill so to spea