Something for the bucket list: The 👑 Andalusian School of Equestrian Art |RIDE presented by Longines

Hola España! In our new episode of RIDE, we are visiting The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, one of the most famous traditional riding schools worldwide. 117 Andalusian horses, staff, and students preserve the traditional Spanish riding style. The heart of the school are the shows, which are also a highlight for every visitor. With a lot of attention to detail and original costumes, they are a must-see for all horse lovers.
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[@feichannel]

Did you already know theThe Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and have you even visited it before? Let us know 👇

[@CorDarcy]

Been there, have one!

[@GSDC1965]

Never been there but a friend has ....🇨🇦 definitely would be something on my bucket list ..... alas my bucket has a hole in it ......now 🌎

[@peccithetraveladdict]

My mom has been there more times as a student in the past years. She bought 2 Andalusian stallions from Spain since then. 😍

[@pompom7x728]

I didn't know and I wish I could afford the trip. My sister had an andalusian stallion (mixed with french saddle horse). He was very well taken care of and died very old. He produced a son 🐴🐴🇨🇭🇫🇷😌

[@angelaainsworth1715]

Do Friesians have Andalusian in their background?

[@FluxyMiniscus]

Thanks for sharing, but honestly, whoever mixed the audio on this needs to redo their work! It’s almost impossible to hear the English translation over the Spanish (and vice versa).

[@jazyjas3937]

Word

[@bethanys-herd]

These horses are so incredible! My mare is half Andalusian, half quarter horse, and there is a distinct difference in how engaged she is with me, compared to many of the others I've owned or worked with. She's very expressive and sweet, always wants to know what's going on around, and oh so willing to please and tries hard at anything I ask of her! An incredible breed.

[@sapphirevilya]

I used to have an old black retired Dressage Andalusian as my first lease horse. You would never know he was a stallion by his gentle behavior. Never bit or kicked anybody. He had such a sweet and kind nature. He passed away more than a month ago, shortly after his 24th birthday. Run free, sweet boy, you were a one-of-a-kind horse 💔 If I'm ever in a position where I can afford a horse, I know I'll definitely be getting an Andalusian.

[@christinedavies336]

I am looking to buy an Andalusian as a ride and/or drive here in the UK.

[@sapphirevilya]

@@christinedavies336 I wish I was in a position were I could buy an Andalusian. Since my beautiful lease boy passed away that has been my dream. They are my absolute favorite horse breed. I know there is a breed club in the UK you can contact for info that might help you find your horse.

[@christinedavies336]

Aw thanks@@sapphirevilya! It's going to be my retirement and moving to a smaller house in a different country present to myself. I follow 'Tara - and her horses' You-Tube channel - she rescued an Andalusian filly from a dodgy breeder/dealer. She - Bella - has grown up into a fine looking horse and has just been broken in by Tara herself. I can't recommend her channel enough as she is a mighty fine horsewoman with YEARS of experience! Please could you give me the link to the UK breed club?

[@sapphirevilya]

@@christinedavies336 That's lovely! Yes, I know of her channel, and have been watching many of her videos over the years. Her buckskin filly/mare (I think she is old enough now to be called that) bella is gorgeous, and such a sweet girl. As regards to the UK Breed Club, here you go: look up - bapsh (KZbin removed my comment 4 times now, because it seems they do not like links here. So just look the name up, the first result should be it). I myself am planning to visit the UK soon, and I'm looking for a place that offers riding on an Andalusian, for a quiet trail ride. I miss the breed dearly, and would love to have a chance to interact with it again, as there are very few of these horses in my country.

[@debrabolton9372]

Andalusians are very beautiful horses. They have such expressive faces. I call them the ballet dancers of the horse world. A dream come true would be to ride one. ❤️

[@DianeLee999]

This is a beautiful segment! I have been aware of the Spanish Classic horses since I was just a girl. Please note: both languages are fighting at the same audio level! Please bring the English level up. I was unable to follow half of the dialogue. Thank you.

[@sofiaalonso5713]

Maybe you can learn Spanish instead 😂

[@MerelyGifted]

@@sofiaalonso5713 It's impossible to learn *anything* when you can't make out what either person is saying. It just sounds like gobbledegook.

[@a.g.5883]

@@sofiaalonso5713 Sofia please get a grip on reality. The title of this video in in ENGLISH not Spanish and Diane Lee is correct, the volume of English should prevail and the Spanish turned own so e can hear it! If you want to watch a video in Spanish then do so and shut up.

[@a.g.5883]

@@MerelyGifted Exactly. The Spanish volume should be turned way down.

[@sofiaalonso5713]

@@a.g.5883 OMG you are so simple human beings...you know...... World is bigger than america... 😂 ...

[@EllaBee90]

I have a friend who owns an Andalusian mare. She's only two years old and she already does some dressage moves by herself. It's like written in her DNA, there's no one around who showed her how to do that. She's a beautiful and intelligent horse.

[@condorboss3339]

I have been there twice. A fabulous show with beautiful horses. I have their official video and watch it often.

[@sapphirevilya]

I would love to go there one day. I watched some of their performance videos on their channel and they are spectacular.

[@emmaellis1456]

Visited here 4 times it's a beautiful place. Cannot wait to go back

[@sapphirevilya]

How was it there? And for how long did you go each time? Would love to go visit there.

[@emmaellis1456]

@@sapphirevilya we have visited for a stable tour and you get to watch them training. We have also visited to watch the show. We were staying near Malaga and drove there each time which took about 3.5 hours. Stunning place and wouldn't hesitate to go again.

[@sapphirevilya]

@@emmaellis1456 Did they let you see the horses up-close, and pet them, when visiting the stables? I've seen some of the videos of the Classical-dressage presentations. Truly breathtaking. I know I couldn't settle for just seeing the horses from afar if I go there and just watch the show.

[@emmaellis1456]

@@sapphirevilya When we toured the stables there were a couple of horses being groomed and they allowed me to pat them and give them a fuss.

[@livingpuresolutions2924]

So Special and So Grateful you are keeping these Sacred Horses in the front of the Equestrian World 🙏🏼🌎🙏🏼

[@eliserose72]

I’m taking my daughter here tomorrow. I was here over 20 years ago and loved it!!

[@Mira3441]

Lovely school, lovely show and Rafael Soto is a true master of dressage and a beautiful rider!

[@laraemitchell9064]

I have always loved and wished for one of these beautiful horses.

[@sapphirevilya]

I was in the same position as you. For years I've dreamed to just see one of these magnificent horses with my own eyes, as there aren't many where I live. Then by some miracle I stumbled upon my boy online. I was very fortunate to have had him for a year as my first lease horse. He was the kindest and most beautiful horse I've ever met, inside and out. My dream has come true with him 💗

[@condorboss3339]

@@sapphirevilya When I first visited Andalusia, I went to a riding centre near Cadiz for a week's stay. I arrived in the afternoon and settled into my room, then went to the riding ring. The owner, Karin, was giving a little girl from Paris a special final lesson before the little girl went home the next day. I was absolutely agog to watch a ten year old girl riding a five year old stallion. Knowing the general reputation of stallions of most breeds, I thought it was incredible until I got to know the breed better. PRE and Lusitanos are the only breeds I where I would ride a stallion without hesitation.

[@sapphirevilya]

@@condorboss3339 Yes, that is so true! My precious (aforementioned) boy, who was my first lease horse, was a black PRE stallion, retired from Dressage due to his age (among other things). You would never know he was a stallion judging by his behavior alone. Miss him so much.

[@CramerRd]

So nice to see these special horses! Thank you from California.

[@gmariet1391]

Loved this except it was to hard for me to hear two languages at the same volume simultaneously.

[@horselover-vy9yn]

I just love andalusian horses, this is my dream to go here🐎

[@sapphirevilya]

Same here! Hopefully one day!

[@horselover-vy9yn]

@@sapphirevilya We could be besties 😊🐎💕

[@jayneterry8701]

I didn't see any women ladies.

[@horselover-vy9yn]

@@jayneterry8701 Well I saw more then one woman here and for you to say something like that is just so rude🖕😐

[@filidolphini]

same, this is definitely going on my bucket list

[@limitedtime5471]

Wonderful these equestrian traditions have so much life in them

[@allihhussainmazari168r]

Best horse andulasian

[@randybutler4772]

Outstanding ! ! Thank you for sharing. 🐴

[@kippen64]

Would have been happy to read subtitles and not have a voice-over.

[@bonnieweeks8383]

Exactly!

[@amandaturner8928]

Yes, the voice over was DREADFUL!

[@tammyg3984]

Don't you love cc

[@samsam1720]

The voice over wouldn't have been so bad if they had reduced the volume of the original speaker.

[@Flutterfly78]

Would only ever have an Andalusian. You can’t compare them with any others

[@sobean9309]

what do you love most about them?

[@sapphirevilya]

They are my all time favorite horse breed. Nothing can beat them. They are truly special, in every way possible.

[@viktoriavalyi1900]

Wonderful!! congratulations!🎉 more like this please 😊

[@georgiestandage9066]

Love the vid….but cannot follow the translation due to audio mix being the same level

[@desertfox1273]

Please fix the English over the Spanish....what are you saying? Clashing sounds. Thank you for this video though. Had to turn off the sound.

[@Будьвсегданаконе]

Андалузские лошади прекрасны! Классный канал. Эх мне бы такой же.

[@meripederson8379]

They are so beautiful 😍❤️

[@paillette2010]

Can you focus on the abandonment of these horses by breeders chasing the FEI dressage ideal?!?!

[@amandaturner8928]

Who could ever forget Rafael Soto and Invasor????😍😍😍

[@randybutler4772]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

I can’t hear the audio - I speak both languages but they are clashing. Please add subtitles or get rid of one of the languages! I’d love to watch the video properly.

[@nozee77]

I see horses stabled and tied up, wearing Serreta marks on their faces. This is what he calls a 5* hotel for horses!? Obviously this applies not only to this place, but many others worldwide as well. Beautiful horses though!

[@Anoek66]

I also wondered, do they ever get to run freely in a field? 🌾🌾😕

[@AdriannaHebisz]

@@Anoek66 Yeah, I wondered that too... No matter how nice the stables are, the horses really don't care, and it will never replace a large pasture, where they would be much better mentally.

[@nozee77]

@@AdriannaHebisz Agree 💯%! People tend to believe, what's fancy to them is great for the horse too, which obviously is not the case.

[@nozee77]

@@Anoek66 I doubt that, honestly...

[@pistodouziera5671]

Finally I found a comment of someone who noticed! Thank you nozee, very true, I feel the same way. It’s only fancy for the outside world, the horses would much rather be running together in a pasture, not dancing for crowds.

[@alessiabottoli297]

Beautiful indeed. 😍

[@beautifulworld7940]

Beautiful horse! ❤❤❤

[@laodesyukur]

Awesome horse type... White Andalusia horse looks great here... Brown Scottish draft horse and the black Frisian horse.... 🌐🐎🏅❤️

[@jaaadeee938]

Beautiful

[@geraldinerice5371]

Would be even better if they could do all this bitless.

[@bonnieweeks8383]

The Spanish have always been a bit tough with their methods.

[@crownethorne]

@@bonnieweeks8383 "a bit"!! Lets not forget the charming method of riding with spiked metal nose bands to bring the horses heads in, a delightfully method indeed! They should stick to farming pigs and making Jamon.

[@annettefournier9655]

@@bonnieweeks8383 If you are going to pick on the Spanish then you must mention the Germans with their rolkur ruining horses as well.

[@sapphirevilya]

I've ridden my lease horse, a black Andalusian stallion bitless, with only a simple sidepull, and I'm an amateur rider. If I can do it, surely these professionals can.

[@bonnieweeks8383]

crownethorne Yes you are right, I’ve seen some brutal training methods over the years. I’m 66 and my health is not great. We do our best to rescue kitties and have done a lot over the years. I’m happy to see the young folks with the fire to fight the bad.

[@HannahBanana126]

It was hard to hear the English voice over and when I all just kept hearing was the Spanish man talk!😫

[@pistodouziera5671]

Fancy equipment and facilities ok, but do the horses stay inside the stalls all day? Haven’t seen a turnout…

[@laikaaardwolf3177]

I am actually crying, I dream of another world where I would have the money and the training to take their four year course

[@piyushdafda-b8f]

❤ great

[@sylverscribs0490]

hey uh. can your audio engineers fix the overlay between the english translation and the original spanish? because i genuinely cannot tell what the english translator is saying, it’s too quiet, while the spanish is too loud, so it just sounds like a mess and half the time i can’t tell what’s being said. the captions are no help either- they don’t exist!

[@robinpressler3739]

I found it difficult to listen to the narration with both English and Spanish being played at the same time. This is a shame because I did not get the full benefit of the video.

[@notadumbblond3]

I like learning this, but you would think you'd be able to lower the sound of the person speaking Spanish so it doesn't compete with the translation.

[@sofiaalonso5713]

Dont worry... they didnt translate them properly....

[@natnati8510]

😻😻😻😻

[@allihhussainmazari168r]

How much is an andulsian horse for

[@CJfarms-xs1sz]

Do you have any Mashona yearlings bulls for sale.

[@davi.d7832]

How much is the touiton

[@bonnieweeks8383]

A young fellow named Matt has a horse called a PRE. What’s the difference.

[@melloyellowblue]

I believe these are PREs. The difference is the purity of the bloodlines. Andalusians in the US were allowed to crossbreed with some other Iberian type horses, and so are no longer considered "Pure" by the ANCCE standards, which holds the PRE (Pura Raza Española or Pure Spanish Race) studbook.

[@bonnieweeks8383]

melloyellowblue Oh ok thank you.

[@sofiaalonso5713]

Hi! PRE stands for Pura Raza Española which means Spanish purebred

[@AerrowPiper1]

If you guys trully knew what iberian horses suffer in training and in their lives with basically no pasture time for stallions (not everyone of course but i could say 90% of them all). If a horse struggles due to being unconfortable or due to pain or because they do not understand what the human wants they are called horses that are doing that on purpouse and are then punished physically. Iberian horses are the poster child for learned helpness, stress stacking and shut in horses. Many say what a calm horse they have and then suddenly an explosion of bucking or anything and they get all surprised since they have had a "calm" horse for years. If a horse doesnt wanna go forward due to anything they dont go back to basics, most will turn their spurs in lift their legs high and slam them on the sides of the horse. Many say its normal to sometimes have a horse belly bloody from spurs, its cause they "needed" it, since they didnt wanna go forwards. Many use serretas (the metal tooth band that goes under the noseband) for a horse that doesnt listen to the bit, instead of working on the underlying problem which is not 100% trained fundamentals they go the easy way, submission. Foreign horse owners that have horses in portugal or spain... i would seriously say go in secret watch your trainers train your horses. Ive heard many say that when foreigners are in stables and the horse doesnt wanna go in the arena or do something they cant do what they normally would do to make the horse go, which mean whipping, yanking, screaming and hiting. The new scandal with that high profile horse rider.... thats an everyday life in many iberian training stables.

[@Ibai-E]

Nada que ver con lo que dices 😂, falso.

[@AerrowPiper1]

@@Ibai-E hi! well if thats your experience then very good! means you have seen good examples of how to train and keep horses in your life. unfortunately for someone from portugal, my experiences have been exactly what i have described, in a range of very different stables. Been to Golega horse fair this last november and i was appalled by the amount of horses that had serretas on their noseband, with or without reins attached to it, being riden by portuguese and spanish alike. Happy new year!

[@SomeoneHuman]

Do they use spanish nosebands? I really hope not.

[@whitneybuxton9610]

All facilities that claim to house their horses “like a five-star hotel” always keeps the horses in dark stalls with 0 turnout option. That’s prison, not luxury. Luxury for a horse is lush grass on acres of turnout with their friends, I’d hate to be a horse here.

[@yortube7001]

The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art? ..."Well I've never"...

[@lionhearteq]

WHO EDITED THIS???!!! Two voices speaking at once is a god damn nightmare to listen to for some of us

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Not on my bucket list. This is showmanship not horsemanship. The way the young are taken away from the mares is very cruel.

[@張捷中]

奧地利？

[@Ibai-E]

España 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@Ibai-E]

Caballo español 🇪🇸 🇪🇸

[@donnadiesburg7451]

Thumbs down-Audio😮

[@amandaturner8928]

The voice over the original us awful, PLEASE replace it with script to read. It sounds a total mess!

[@stephaniemcpherson2558]

I’m sorry but all I see is horses in misery being forced to do uncomfortable things 😟 and for WHAT? Human enjoyment? Disgusting.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 Stephanie, how are you doing?

[@mauriciosepulveda1599]

this is abuse

[@sunrise_in_the_dark2606]

Trash compared to a German horse

[@racheldavey2207]

That's your opinion. And an ulgy one at that.

[@dawncubin3954]

Said no one, ever.

[@Roheryn100]

How uneducated of you…

[@saramurphy5524]

Well this “trash” was used to develop your many of your German breeds of horse, please educate yourself

[@sapphirevilya]

@@saramurphy5524 Also I would like to add, classical Dressage started with *these* horses. Not Warmbloods. These were horses used in battle and actual warfare, they needed to have practical war-movements that will save both horse and rider in the heat of battle. Plus they are the most beautiful horses.