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| Re: Andalusians [message #2633245 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Wed, 25 April 2012 18:31   |
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Haha! at least he's not as bad as the chestnut in the bach of the pic!! Dun! Ruby! great.. could you send me a few plucked hairs from her body? I study horse color under the microscope and dun presents so differently!!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2639977 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 13:35 |
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Oooo! more info on the new mare!! Congrats to Merle too!!! Will she keep him whole?
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2640485 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 21:04 |
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Oh lovely!! L.! She reminds me of the colt I have at the moment-Artaq, 16 month old by Fornido out of Divinia! Can't wait to see Val's babies!!!!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2647168 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Fri, 11 May 2012 13:22 |
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Hello to the Andy world, I need you help.
It seems that I have been sucked into the world of Andies and I am now on the lookout for an Andy/Warmblood cross (already broken) and was wondering if anyone in this lovely section of the forum can point me in the direction of where I might find one of these horses for sale?
Any links would be very much appreciated 
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2647210 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Fri, 11 May 2012 14:18 |
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Knew you'd see the light A  
Andy x wb, or Spanish warmbloods, whatever you want to call them, aren't a super common cross, and getting one under saddle is pretty $$ (in fact any promising, started youngster from a reputable breeder is pricey!) I know Gotico park breeds a couple, but don't think they're under saddle. Black horse manor has one or two nice ones under saddle, and Willtony stud in QLD breds some too (have seen some very nice horses from willtony!).
But I think you limit yourself a bit by looking for such a specific cross! Whilst the theory sounds good (andy temp, brain, action etc with a bit more athleticism & length of stride) it doesnt necessarily go that way in practice. A nice purebred or partbred without the wb breeding will not necessarily be inferior in movement or quality - it all comes down to the individual.
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2648492 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Sun, 13 May 2012 11:10 |
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Well maybe if you just handball Thunder to me then I won't have to look for one... 
I'm not completely limiting myself to WB x Andy, I'm happy for a purebred or another cross if it has the ability/temperament etc. I just love the Andy attitude and their natural ability to collect 
Do you have any suggestions for where to look for purebreds or other crosses under saddle? I am not wanting a youngster that I need to start and break myself.. Give me the finished product 
RFST - thanks for the offer but Sydney is much too far for me and I'm after something that is already broken. Your horses look lovely though!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2648524 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Sun, 13 May 2012 11:39 |
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You don't see all that many quality, going andies for sale - which is testimonial to how fantastic they are as riding horses. I always say that any horse is for sale for the right price, but don't know if it applies to Thunder - he is a bit special! ( to me anyway  )
One of my friends has a nice little black 5y/o 2nd cross mare for sale at the moment - imported bloodlines, very pretty and super quiet. Great knee & hock action.
She is still a little green (in terms of education only, definitely no dirt), but will be a lovely horse with the time put in.
She is quite compact, about 15.1hh. Her owner has ridiculously long legs & needs something 16.2hh PLUS. I could get away with something her height, and from memory you'd be shorter & lighter than I
here's a pic with her owner:
and one when I had a sit:
I don't really know of anything else at the moment, but I'll keep my eye out for you! Watching the horse market is my #1 means of procrastination, not much gets under the radar
I love the journey of getting a nice youngster, breaking it in etc though. There are actually a few on the market, of breaking age. And if you pick a good breaker, they come back as quite straightforward horses to ride
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2648538 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Sun, 13 May 2012 11:58 |
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Wow she looks lovely. What are they asking for her? (feel free to PM or Facebook message that) Is she out competing at all?
I have to sell Kira before I can purchase but she will probably be on the market in the next few months. So please do keep an eye out for me 
I'm just a little worried that bringing on an unbroken youngster will be too much for my experience level. I've had plenty of young, pretty green horses but none that I've had to get broken in.. It's a little daunting!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2683387 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Fri, 22 June 2012 11:26 |
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Rodrigo Matos is comming back to Australia in a couple of months and we would love him to teach in Victoria! Anyone interested in hosting a clinic?
Rodrigo da C. Matos
Principal Rider at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and Senior Level Instructor of Morgado Lusitano. Founded the Morgado Lusitano Instruction Program.
RODRIGO MATOS is a gifted rider who was born in a county where exceptional horses and talents are recognized and nurtured. Rodrigo began riding at an early age, and his skills quickly became apparent to those who watched him communicate with horses. His training began in earnest at the Morgado Lusitano facility in Lisbon, where he was schooled under the talented Mr. Nuno Palma. It was under Mr. Palma's guidance that Rodrigo's talents grew, and when a position at the esteemed Escola Portuguesa d' Arte Equestre (The Portuguese version of The Spanish Riding School of Vienna) became available, Rodrigo was selected. In the fourteen years since then, his talents have matured under the watchful eye of modern day Masters. He currently trains under Maestro Dr. Filipe Figueiredo (Graciosa) and works daily with stallions from the Altar Real stud farm. These beautiful horses are started using traditional methods and then carefully evaluated to determine which discipline their temperament best suits them for. Classical training methods require the utmost in tact, patience, and skill. Working with a young horse for an hour a day for several years is not uncommon, and by the time Rodrigo has a horse ready for the exhibition, he may have thousands of training hours invested. The Stallions he works with are used in the equestrian exhibits at the Palacio National, and shown at the highest levels. Rodrigo is proficient at teaching and riding maneuvers such as the Piaffe, Passage and Long-reins-in-hand. He also performs the most demanding high school airs, including the Capriole (shown above), Levade and Corvetta. During these shows Rodrigo also works with the other Picadores as part of an ten rider Quadrille.
“I ask riders of the educational clinics that I host world wide
to bring what ever problem you may be having with their horse to the clinic and we can work together, the three of us, to bring the horse and rider into a more harmonious relationship.”
Rodrigo has a wealth of experience teaching horses, but his skills do not stop there. He has become the head riding master for the facility he once schooled under, Morgado Lusitano. This position enables him to refine his "people" skills as well, because not only is he responsible for the training of up to 35 horses a day, he is also in charge or the other assistant trainers and student trainees at the facility. These student trainees come from all over the world, and have varying degrees of riding proficiency. Rodrigo also personally teaches guest riders who visit to improve their riding skills. To more effectively communicate with them, Rodrigo has become fluent in English and in other languages. This broad base of experience assures that when he is involved with a client he is able to work with both the rider and the horse to achieve the desired Classical goals. In addition to his work in Portugal, Rodrigo travels worldwide offering classical horsemanship clinics to discriminating riders.
“When you are ready and considering a move to a more advanced movement, we can work on that with different approaches. As each horse is different and some techniques work better than others, let us discover together which approach is best .”
Rodrigo Matos is somewhat unique in that he actually encourages students to question him about his teaching methods. He says this allows him to discuss in more detail the intricacies of the movements, as well as allow the student to gain respect for his knowledge. Rodrigo rarely gets angry or raises his voice at his students, but you can be sure that what he says both the horse and the human will understand. And while you might think his expertise would make him aloof or difficult to approach, nothing could be further from the truth. He is genuinely interested in helping his students learn and this quality appreciated by his students. He is keenly aware of the many different backgrounds his students have. For example, many clients come with Natural Horsemanship ideas, and Rodrigo embraces this and other types of training as an important part of a students learning process. He respects and has an open mind toward the ideas of others, because he feels that there are many different levels of horsemanship. Although he is a somewhat quiet man who is most comfortable around horses, this trait ensures that the words he speaks are meaningful. Best of all, while you will benefit from what he says, you will also learn by watching him ride!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2685669 is a reply to message #2685505 ] |
Mon, 25 June 2012 09:21 |
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Oh, No pulling!!! One good wash followed by a bit of No Knots and she'll look fabulous!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2688067 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Thu, 28 June 2012 07:00 |
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Here are a couple of pics of my Big Boy (age 6) and his new little sister (who is for sale - Rita is in love with her but unfortunately she will go grey and that does not fit in her breeding program with her coloured boys otherwise she would be a keeper)
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www.southernstarssaddlery.com
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2688562 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Thu, 28 June 2012 18:13 |
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Picaro is looking very gorgeous and grown up!!! Very nice!!!!
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| Re: Andalusians [message #2689411 is a reply to message #11611 ] |
Fri, 29 June 2012 19:57 |
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Your big boy Macedon.. has grown into a lovely horse ! Picaro is from the magnificent Paco Marti stud! Beautiful horses!!
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