The Rocky Mountain Iberian Horse Club

One of my dreams is to visit the Rocky Mountains, to see Colorado. It's just something I've always wanted to do. So when Christina Turissini contacted me about the RMIHC, I was more than happy to add this Association. I'm waiting for more details, and (after I've finished in John-Denver-reminiscence-land) I'll keep this updated. Find out more about Christina on our personal links page

(I know the Rocky Mountains are part of the United States, but this is a human-page, not a distant directory: and right now I'm dreaming of Colorado.)

The Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club - a Regional club, with a logo that caught my attention:

They have a clear long-term vision: Our mission is to promote harmony and goodwill among the community of Iberian Horses: Andalusians, Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish/Portuguese, and cross-breds.. and ..to increase public awareness of the Iberian Horse, and the history and traditions of the breed. They do this through an annual show, clinics, social events, and a regular newsletter.

The Andalusian Horse Association of Australasia Inc. There are State Branches of the Association in all the States of Australia, excepting only the Northern Territory. My correspondent here, Tasmanian e-friend Elisabeth Cannell, tells me these branches are 'very active.' I like the picture that conjures up - it sounds like the new world spark in the people there.
Since its foundation in 1973, the AHAA has maintained the stud books for

• the Pura Raza Española - pure Spanish Andalusian
  
• the Australian Andalusian
  
• the Partbred Andalusian
  

The National Spanish Horse Association of New Zealand

A crisp and up-to-date website, looked after by Jackie Ockey who also acts as the stud book keeper. Current president is Adriane Bryce, Matawhero Andalusians.

Jackie is another of those nice people I've encountered as we're building the website. She replied to my e-mail in an open, friendly fashion, and had a relevant comment:
"I have a very good farrier in NZ who also specialises in horses with foot problems. My 4-year old is not shod, but everytime Robert comes to trim his feet, his levels are checked as part of regular maintenance. The feet are so important and if something is wrong here, then you can never attain the full beauty of the movement which is possible with the Andalusian horses."
Thanks Jackie - nice to have farrier related input.

International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association - An association of breeders, owners and aficionados of the Andalusian Horse. Maintains a registry for purebreds and half-breds. United States based.

Southwest Andalusian and Lusitano Club - Club providing seminars, training clinics, IALHA qualifying shows, breed information for Andalusian, Lusitano, Azteca, Spanish Norman, Hispano-Arab, and Iberian owners and enthusiasts. Southwest area, United States.

Irene had some encouraging comments about this website when we first spoke to her: "I like your webpage, and I think it contains a lot of interesting information. If you would like to write about our interesting organisation, P.R.E. Norge, we will be very happy!"

The British Association for the Purebred Spanish Horse - Registry for the Pura Raza Espanola (Andalusian) horse in the United Kingdom. Includes history, membership information, list of contacts, breed information, breeder lists, registration information, show results, classifieds, and frequently asked questions.

According to Dania Boettcher-Roux of Chateau des Artigues, who kindly supplied us with this information, the site is not yet complete. We'll keep you updated as we receive news.

We're glad to have you visiting, and if you can recommend an Andalusian Horse Association or Society in your part of the world, please contact us.

We're grateful to a particular editor at the Open Directory Project - for the spontaneous generosity that provided our start-up information.