White Pine’s Opus
Spanish Breeds can be interbred between Andalusian, Lusitano, Azteca and Altar-Real. The foal is usually registered as the breed of the sire. Color limitations do apply and are noted under each breed.
Altar-Real
Stallions
Rock of Gibralter 1984 Black (Gemdene x Bellinzona) Sire is an Altar, Dam is Andalusian. Bred by October Moon Acres.
Terpsichorean 1995 Bay (Spanish Land x Arabelle) Sire is Andalusian,. Dam is Altar. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Mares
Envoy 1988 Seal Brown (Gemdene x Ballo del Granduca) Sire is Altar, Dam is Andalusian. Bred by October Moon Acres.
Pebbles 1995 Dk Fleabit Gray (Rock of Gibralter x Romance) Dam is Lipizzan/Andalusian. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre
Andalusian
Andalusians can be bay, grey or black. Chestnuts are very rare (less than 5%) and is not popular. Another color, mulberry, is a chestnut grey which has a darker chestnut mane and tail.
Stallions
Letrado 1985 Dark Rose Grey (Jabalino (L) x Latrada (L))
Tranquina-Negra 1986 black (Ulema (L) x Dominanta (L)) Could produce black, bay, shaded bay or grey.
Saleroso II 1986 Red Bay (Cordobes XX (L) x Addlantada II (L)) Could produce bay, black, grey, and chestnut with the right mare.
Drakaro 1987 White Grey (Mago T (L) x Revoltosa (L)) Produces bay, black, grey.
Pirato 1988 Dark Bay (Zalamero VI (L) x Briosa XVIII (L)) Produce only bay and grey.
Espectro Rucio [Grey Ghost] 1991 Dappled Grey (Bechemel II x Tortola). Breyer Embajador. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Venturoso [Lucky] 1996 Dappled Mulberry (Borborygmus x Black Bell) Could produce Black. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Mares
Estepena II 1984 Grey (Gorron II (L) x Usada (L))
Lucina 1986 Grey (Danzador (L) x Leopardo-Espiritista(L))
Progeny: Pandiero, 2000 rose grey colt
Bianca 1987 White grey (Leopardo II (L) x Floridita II (L))
Faneca III 1987 Black (Sagres (L) x Jarana (L)) Could produce bay, black, or buckskin.
Malusa 1988 Bay (Regatero III (L) x Colombina (L))
Prema Rosa 1990 Bay (Viudo II (L) x Mimosa V (L)) Could produce bay, grey and chestnut.
Progeny: 2001 Apassionata, grey filly
Double Dish 1991 Grey Dapple (Aterrador x Celatura) Could produce bay and black. Bred by Silent Breeze Stables.
Talismana 1991 Black (Castanuelo (L) x Ilusa IV (L))
MacarenaVII 1992 Grey, Black Mane and Tail (Isleno XV (L) x Gaviota VI (L))
Saltamontes [Grasshopper] 1993 Grey (Banbury Brio DM (L) x Denda (L)) Photo of Dam, taken by her owner and graciously used with permission. Second photo of Dam, Denda. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Alegria 1996 Grey (Apollo II (L) x Arisca (L)) Stallion is nearly white. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Progeny: 2001 Imperioso, grey colt
Lusitano
Lusitanos can be any solid color
Stallions
Zambezi 1987 Palomino (Donaire (L) x Iva (L) Sire is a cremello.
Opallo 1988 Bay (Emir ll (L) x Minerva Harmonia (L))
Canelo IV 1989 Bay (Luar das Videiras (L) x Quadra (L))
Vertice [Apex] 1989 Chestnut (Mikono’s Itapua (L) x Hortela (L))
Imperioso 1989 Grey, Black Mane and Tail (Figo (L) x Avela (L))
Red Dusque 1989 Chestnut (Centenario (L) x Sunset Flame). Breyer Lusitano. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Morning Quest 1992 Buckskin (Fields of Gold x Wilhemenia) Sire is a Buckskin, Dam is Chestnut. October MoonAcres
Petirrojo [Robin] 1993 Liver Chestnut (Santa Rosa x Cloister Belle). Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Sombra Oscura [Dark Shadow] 1993 Red Bay (Diamond Jubilee x Empire Elite). Breyer “Spanish Pride”. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Mares
Saloia 1985 Shaded Bay (Urque (L) x Haste (L))
Progeny: 1992 Cadiz, chestnut colt
2000 Ricardo, buckskin colt
Sulta 1986 Bay (Zique (L) x Doninha II(L))
Progeny: 1991 Just Say Yes, buckskin filly
1992 Isabonna, light bay filly
Oriola 1989 Dapple Grey (Farao (L) x Harpa (L))
Progeny: 1993 Stary Night, grey filly
Boneca II 1990 Palomino (Umbaba (L) x Epoca (L))
Progeny: 1994 Lisbon, grey filly
Vuelilla [Lace] 1990 Cremello (Umbaba (L) x Nespera (L))
Progeny: 1994 Quierda, bay filly
Vistosa [Colorful] 1990 Chestnut (Ocioso Do Top (L) x Zagaia (L))
Progeny:1994 Baron Elegante, chestnut colt
Faneca II Chestnut (Brilho Do Rimo (L) x Duqueza (L))
Penelope II 1991 White Grey (Palpite Do Top (L) x Tinoca II (L))
Anna’s Quest 1994 Light Golden Buckskin (Morning Quest x Anna). Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre.
Opalina 1994 Dark Rose Grey (Dom Baluarte Smar (L) x Quieta (L))
Estrela II 1995 Dark Dapple Grey (Lancelote (L) x Cigana (L))
Azteca
Established as the national horse of Mexico, the Azteca is quickly becoming a popular breed. Azteca bloodlines blend Andalusian blood with Quarter Horse blood to create a handsome and versatile breed. Such blending endows the Azteca with the strength of both breeds to produce an intelligent, noble, athletic and agile horse that excels in nearly all riding disciplines.
Aztecas are exciting because they are easy to breed and are beautiful animals to show and enjoy. Because the breed is comparatively new, infusions of Andalusian and Quarter Horse blood are not unusual. Azteca breeders have established an extensive but unique and specific table to denote the percentage of Spanish and American blood, and therefore differentiate different levels of Azteca breeding. Azteca D (First Generation) is the beginning to breeding an Azteca A (Third generation, purebred). With enough crosses, Azteca A’s can be bred. One interesting note: If a C is bred to an Andalusian, not only is the result a purebred A, but is also registerable as a Half Andalusian. Live A’s with this breeding qualify to register with IALHA (International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association) and compete with Andalusians and Half-Andalusians. Historically, such horses have been very competitive in this arena!
The Easiest Step…
To Breed and Azteca D, cross a Quarter Horse and an Andalusian. Though it makes no difference, there seems to be a prepotency to breed an Andalusian Stallion to a Quarter Horse mare. Breeding a Quarter Horse stallion to an Andalusian mare is, of course, just as effective.
Second Generation
Quarter Horse x Azteca D =Azteca C (1/4 Andalusian, 3/4 Quarter Horse)
Andalusian x Azteca D = Azteca B (3/4 Andalusian, 1/4 Quarter Horse)
Third Generation (Purebred)
Azteca C x Andalusian = Azteca A (5/8 Andalusian, 3/8 Quarter Horse)
Quarter Horse x Azteca B = Azteca A (3/8 Andalusian, 5/8 Quarter Horse)
Azteca B x Azteca C = Azteca A (1/2 Andalusian, 1/2 Quarter Horse)
Azteca B x Azteca D = Azteca A (5/8 Andalusian, 3/8 Quarter Horse)
Azteca C x Azteca D = Azteca A (5/8 Andalusian, 3/8 Quarter Horse)
Azteca A x Azteca A = Azteca A
Azteca A x Andalusian = Azteca A
Azteca A x Quarter Horse = Azteca A
I have tried to rate the aztecas below with their appropriate letters, though I had to guess at some. A few of the pedigrees were given to me by a friend so, in some cases, the dilution of Spanish and American blood is unknown.
Stallions
Summer Storm 1986 Dapple Grey A (Corporal x Divine Miss M) Both parents are Aztecas. Bred by North Shore Stables.
Zacate [Straw] 1986 Yellow Dun D (Delamore’s Danzante (L) x Miss Cowboy Doc (L)). Breyer “Fugir Cacador”
Medicine Hunter 1991 Red Roan A (Grande Legion x Fatal Attraction). Bred by North Shore Stables
WRS Monet 1991 Dapple Grey A (Summer Storm x Fox’s Blizzard). CM Breyer Foundation Stallion. Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre
Velacion [Vigil] 1992 Black B (Osado (L) x Jarana (L)). Breyer Foundation Stallion.
Starshine 1997 Light Grey A (Summer Storm x Rain Mist). Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre
White Pine’s Opus 2002 Bay A (Texcoco (D) (L) x Alexandra mhf [Andalusian]). White Pine Equine’s Resin. Sire is a bay Azteca D. Dam is a black bay Andalusian with a black gene in her lines, so Opus could produce black, or bay, or the mare’s color.
Mares
Ventisca [Blizzard] 1986 White grey B (Explendido II (L) x Tardanza (L))
Fox’s Blizzard 1988 White Grey A (Dare’s Blizzard x Shameful Fox) Sire is Chestnut. Bred by October Moon Acres
Progeny: 1991 WRS Monet, grey colt
Zarzamora [Blackberry] 1988 Grulla D (Valeroso XIV (L) x Vandal Babe (L))
Rain Mist 1989 Dapple Grey A (Dare’s Blizzard x Shameful Fox) Sire is Chestnut. Bred by October Moon Acres
Progeny: 1997 Starshine, light grey colt (non aging)
Gingerwings 1990 Flaxen Chestnut A (Gingersnap Odyssey x Give Me Wings). Bred by Thunder Glen Ranch
Progeny: 1994 Ginger Hunter, roan filly
Ginger Hunter 1994 Strawberry Roan A (Medicine Hunter x Gingerwings). Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre
Romantic Medicine 1994 Strawberry Roan A (Medicine Hunter x Romance). Bred by Whitney’s Half Acre
Progeny: 1994 Midi Hunter, colt
Saphira 2002 Buckskin A(Primero Viento (A) (L) x Sintreca (D) (L))
Paso Fino
Stallions
Cajone del Fuego 2001 Liver Chestnut (Caballo Impacto (L) x Cambria (L))
Mares
La Estrella de la Playa 2000 Dun Brown (Excalibur’s Embellazo (L) x Canadian Mrissa La Dulce (L))
La Rosa Prima 2000 Blood Bay Rabicano (Tornado (L) x Charlotta de la Isla (L))
Mer Mistica 2001 Black (Ojos Azules de Dante (L) x Sombra de la Medianoche (L)). Sire is a Cremello, so she may be a smoky black and produce duns.
Grace Hollow Misty Meadow 2002 Dapple Grey (Medallon (L) x Sophia el Prim (L)). Summer Prosser Morgan Mare resin “Summer Solstice”, painted by Summer Prosser.
Spanish Breeds
