About Spanish Arabians

[zaleaarabians]

Spanish Arabians are the Rarest of the main arabian bloodgroups (the others being Polish,Egyptian, Crabbet, Russian, Desert and the mix here is called Domestic or American..there are some more subgroups).

Spanish Arabians originate from less than 40 idividuals imported into Spain in the early 1900s. Spain actually has one of the earliest recorded stud books.
The Spanish arabian has its roots in Desert, Polish, and Crabbet stock. The original Spanish stock was owned by the YM(Spanish Military). And were bred to very strict standards. Thus creating a very Homogenious(sp) gene pool. Spanish are very easy to pick out from a crowd. Their large black eyes, compact bodies,and very correct solid frames, along with a gentle disposition and a highly smart and trainable mind often make them hard to forget.

The available breeding population in the US, once numbered close to 2000. Currently, the number in the US hovers around 500-700 breeding individuals, if we are lucky. Many people do not realize how rare the Straight Spanish actually are. Because such notables as Magnum Psyche and El Shaklan are 50% Spanish through their dams. The Straight Spanish are often used in Hybred or Spanish outcross programs, thus limiting their usage in Straight Spanish breeding programs.

Our farm currently has 57 Straight Spanish (getting ready to do some massive downsizing). And breed about 10 mares per year. This is more than any Straight Spanish program in the US. Most of our sales go to first-time Spanish owners and very often first-time Arabian owners.

I hope you will stop in and learn more about these wonderful horses.

[cntry20lvr]

I have some land and have looking at different kinds of horses. Are Spanish Arabians good for someone who is learning about horses? I am looking for a gentle horse, mainly for riding on my land. I have ridden Tennesse Walker and was wondering how your horses compare?

Also, may I ask, why are you down sizing? Is it because of the cold?

I will have the horse in warmer climate. LA - lower Alabama.

Thanks for your time.

[zaleaarabians]

Spanish Arabians are very quiet and easy to get along with. We just sent 2 to Northern Alabama last fall. She sent one to Auburn, that went to the Alabama Equine Affair with Ken McNabb. He was 2 and a half. And Ken said he was the perfect student. These horses are very smart. They do not have the same gait as a walker.
We have sold alot to families with kids, especially the geldings. The breeding stock generally go to breeders.

I am downsizing because I am a single parent with 2 kids, 2 jobs and 50 horses... Just time to sell the unnecessary stock to lighten the load. I am selling mainly younger colts (to b gelded in the spring) and a few nonstraight broodmares.
If your looking for a lifetime best friend, these horses are def that.

[cntry20lvr]

The younger colts that you are selling - How long will it be until they are able to be ridden? From what you said, it sounds like they are a good horse for a beginner and for kids?

I don't know how you do it as a single parent.. Sounds like you need to find a man to help you out. My heart goes out to you, sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but some how you are able to manage it all and stay sain. Hopefully the downsizing will help. I will keep your horses in mind. I have just started my research Thanks again for your time.

[zaleaarabians]

They should be able to be ground started this summer and lightly backed in the fall. Then next spring can start more intense riding. I have one colt in particular that I know will be well fitted to kids. We also offer terms on some of the horses. If you want to check out our home message board at www.zaleaarabians.com

[Melanie]

Wow!! Thank you so much for all the information. Very interesting! Looking forward to another year of staring at your mares..

[dkhorselover]

Hi Amanda,

I have watched your site since finding you on Marestare last year. Your horses are really beautiful. I knew Spanish Arabians were rare, but I had no idea there are so few straight Spanish horses. I love the look of them, they are so exotic.
I have an Echo Magnifficoo son who is a GG Samir grandson on the dam side, and to me he resembles his Spanish heritage more than he does his sire. Thanks for the info, very interesting!

[ShowMama: aka Pack Mule!]

I've looked over your web site and you have some very beautiful horses. My daughter's arab is a *Barich De Washoe great-granddaughter. Her sire is Dr Psych Clone (Padrons Psyche x DR Barisha) and I believe he was bred in Iowa by the Henriksen's who as I understand liked to cross Spanish blood with the stock. I don't really know much about the Spanish lines. Do they tend to be a bit smaller? I noticed some of your stallions are under 15h and my daughter's little mare is only 14.3 on her tip toes! However, her dam's side is all Egyptian, and I think they are a bit smaller too.

[zaleaarabians]

Hi
Beriah was here in Iowa and owned by Heinriksons(sp). Barich De Washoe wasoften crossed with the Comar lines(Azraff) with great success. There are a large number of champions to come from that nick.
We bred a Beriah daughter to Korazon (outside mare). She was maybe 14.2 or 14.3.

I try to keep my horses within the 14.3-15.1 range. But they vary from 14.1-15.3hh.

Barich De Washoe had a large number of foals, 400+(104 straight spanish...leading US Straight Spanish Sire).
Likewise, GG Samir was utilized by Wayne Newton and has a large number of foals, most were outcross foals. ( I think 60+ were straight Spanish...I dont have my book in front of me)

If a Straight Spanish Stallion has sired more than 30 Straight Foals, he has been deemed as playing a significant influence on the breeding population as a whole, here in the US.