WELCOME

Kathy also has a pure bred Andalusian mare (or P.R.E.{ Pura Raza Espagnole} as they are now known), a pure breed Lusitano mare and two Anglo Hispanic mares for breeding. Her first home crop of foals is due from the end of September and they will be available for sale after March 2010.

Kathy’s friend Carl Bronner now has Anglo Hispanic fillies from both Exclusivo and Loro, a yearling from Exclusivo and a gorgeous Freisian/Andalusian cross filly (this cross is called a Warlander and is a registered breed in the US) Carl will be working in conjunction with Kathy will have more stock for sale, and will provide stud livery as necessary.

The Iberian is believed to be one of the most ancient riding horses in the world and may owe some of its characteristics to the North African Breeds such as the Arab and the Barb. They have made a lasting impact on many of the world’s breeds including most of the American breeds, such as the Mustang, Quarter Horse, Appaloosa etc. In Europe they were used to improve and create many of the well-known breeds such as the English Thoroughbred along with the Dutch and German Warmbloods. They also had a strong influence on British native breeds such as the Connemara, Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Irish Draught, and the Welsh breeds. Here in South Africa the Boerperd, also owes some of its ancestry to these wonderful horses.

The famous breed the Lipizzaner was founded in the 16th Century from Andalusian stock and can still be seen in the most famous classical riding school in Vienna, Austria.

At first sight the Iberian takes your breath away, with his sculptural beauty, proud bearing, and docile loving temperament, He is strongly built, yet extremely elegant, with cat like agility. Whilst he presents a picture of splendid animation, he is at all times amenable to the person riding or handling him. He is a horse of extreme character and his eagerness to please in all he does makes him a truly magnificent mount or driving horse. He has carried man into battle (a lot of the classical ‘high school’ movements were developed for use in clearing a way through foot soldiers during skirmishes)

The Iberian horse is once again becoming very sought after throughout the world, and are proving themselves at the highest level in competition dressage, driving, showjumping, and other horse related sports as well as their proven place in display and film work.