Flamenco Andalusians

  • Home
  • Flamenco Andalusians

Flamenco Andalusians Breeding, producing and selling PREs and part bred PREs. All our young Spaniards are classically educated to make exceptional riding horses.
(6)

Here at Flamenco Andalusians we have a real interest in the Spanish horse.This wonderful breed is slowly becoming more popular in Great Britain but is often dismissed as not "versatile enough". This is not true and these horses can shine in most disciplines and should not be under-estimated! We train our horses slowly with empathy and understanding.They are never rushed and build confidence and ph

ysical strength through systematic and logical training.Our horses are hacked out regularly so their minds and bodies are not over-drilled. We occasionally have a young British bred PRE or part-bred for sale,correctly started here at Flamenco. If you are interested in this breed and are considering purchasing one,we may be able to help.Please call and talk to us.

Claudia ❤
09/05/2021

Claudia ❤

Always worth reminding ourselves....During the Great War,our beautiful horses would most likely have been comandeered by...
28/10/2020

Always worth reminding ourselves....
During the Great War,our beautiful horses would most likely have been comandeered by the British Army and taken on a horrific and terrifying journey to the Front.
I always found it difficult to imagine Sonny,my powerful but extremely timid horse enduring the desperate conditions of war.Man and beast dropped into a hellhole,relying on each other to try to survive.
Huge respect and gratitude to them all ❤

He ain't heavy.He's my brother ❤Life on the west coast of Scotland seems to suit homebred brothers Alonso and Bolero
18/09/2020

He ain't heavy.He's my brother ❤
Life on the west coast of Scotland seems to suit homebred brothers Alonso and Bolero

"Haven't we met somewhere before?"Lirico enjoyed a forestry ride with occasional friend Frankie the fabulous cob ❤
07/09/2020

"Haven't we met somewhere before?"
Lirico enjoyed a forestry ride with occasional friend Frankie the fabulous cob ❤

Bolly ❤I miss this fella too
01/09/2020

Bolly ❤
I miss this fella too

Lirico ❤Among the fields of gold
10/08/2020

Lirico ❤
Among the fields of gold

04/08/2020
04/08/2020
A late evening ride on Lirico ❤I'm struggling to adjust to life without Sonny. He is still all around.In his box.In the ...
20/07/2020

A late evening ride on Lirico ❤
I'm struggling to adjust to life without Sonny. He is still all around.In his box.In the field.And when I'm out riding.So many memories come flooding back.
But Lirico is such a dude. He allows my mind to sometimes drift away to another time,continuing steadily on his path without me really 'being with him'.
He is a rather special little horse and has become my saviour.

20/07/2020

Bolero and Alonso ❤
The two homebred brothers out together for the first time since they were reunited in Scotland.
And just look at their 'field' 😮
What a fabulous place for them to spend their lives.
I have to admit to feeling a little envious!

A little update on Bolly.He arrived in Scotland this afternoon. Big brother Alonso had been brought in from the herd esp...
09/07/2020

A little update on Bolly.
He arrived in Scotland this afternoon. Big brother Alonso had been brought in from the herd especially for his arrival and was waiting for him.
After a year of being apart and a quiet reunion,the two boys were turned in together.
It seems they never forget...
Thank you Shuna and Buffy.This news has absolutely made my day 💞

Another goodbye today. A slightly less teary one but teary all the same.The lovely Bolero left us here in Yorkshire to j...
08/07/2020

Another goodbye today. A slightly less teary one but teary all the same.The lovely Bolero left us here in Yorkshire to join his brother Alonso in Oban on the West coast of Scotland.
I feel very fortunate that both boys have secured a home in such a beautiful part of the world.Thank you Shuna Shaw for offering Bolly the opportunity to live as natural a life as is possible for a horse.
Stay happy and free,my friend.
You are so special ❤

"Ok Lirico....let them think they are going for a steady canter.Then as we pass that old concrete bunker,we floor it. Go...
07/07/2020

"Ok Lirico....let them think they are going for a steady canter.Then as we pass that old concrete bunker,we floor it. Got it?" 😉

We are so lucky to live 15 minutes from the best beach in England!Galloping along the sands with Lirico and Duque 🇧🇫 🇪🇦
07/07/2020

We are so lucky to live 15 minutes from the best beach in England!
Galloping along the sands with Lirico and Duque 🇧🇫 🇪🇦

Lirico ❤Whilst Sonny is constantly in my thoughts and the tears come whenever he is mentioned, this little guy is doing ...
24/06/2020

Lirico ❤
Whilst Sonny is constantly in my thoughts and the tears come whenever he is mentioned, this little guy is doing his best to heal me 💔

Today,I am remembering the happy times.One of my favourite memories on a photoshoot with Fleur Churchill Photography and...
18/06/2020

Today,I am remembering the happy times.
One of my favourite memories on a photoshoot with Fleur Churchill Photography and a photo I love ❤

Yesterday,I had to make the decision anyone who spends their life with animals dreads.I said goodbye to my boy.What was ...
17/06/2020

Yesterday,I had to make the decision anyone who spends their life with animals dreads.I said goodbye to my boy.
What was extremely difficult was also strangely peaceful.We stood at ease in the warm sunshine listening to the birds and lambs as I whispered in his ear. Claudia was standing with us.
I wanted her to be with Sonny as they were always so very close.I feel that horses need closure too.She needed to know her best friend was gone.
As I walked away,she remained standing over him until he was laid to rest.

Horses are the most special creatures.They grab us tightly around the heart and never really let go.
❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

SOLDValentines Bolero.Very classy two year old bay Andalusian gelding by champion PRE sire Tamarindo IV to make 15.3-16h...
15/06/2020

SOLD

Valentines Bolero.
Very classy two year old bay Andalusian gelding by champion PRE sire Tamarindo IV to make 15.3-16hh.
Bolero is the 3rd of our homebred youngsters out of our mare Claudia Castaña.
This lovely young horse has an inquisitive,kind nature and is always wanting to be hanging out with the humans.Well put together and extremely handsome with a super head,I am in no doubt Bolero will make the most magnificent riding horse.
Aside from his film star looks,Bolly's piece de resistance is his movement. His sire Tamarindo IV is Maipe bred,a stud renowned for their breeding of movement.
Bolero has been nurtured from birth but not pampered,living out in the herd all winter like young horses should.However,he is well handled and comes in to the box regularly.
We are looking for a very special person for our very special boy.Someone in no rush who is happy to spend the next year or so working with him on the ground until he is old enough for ridden work and who has every intention for keeping him for life.He is a forever horse or he stays with us.Your vetting will be equally as stringent as his!
More photos in comments.

If you are genuinely interested in our fabulous boy,please call rather than message me on 07980 809138

A brief Mexican stand off with a belligerent beast on our ride this morning.Luckily,Lirico laughs in the face of young b...
10/06/2020

A brief Mexican stand off with a belligerent beast on our ride this morning.
Luckily,Lirico laughs in the face of young bullocks....whatever they throw at him! ❤

Woodland ride on Lirico ❤The best way to free ourselves from stress is to get on,get out and let our senses absorb the n...
09/06/2020

Woodland ride on Lirico ❤
The best way to free ourselves from stress is to get on,get out and let our senses absorb the nature all around us.

Valentines Bolero.Very classy two year old bay Andalusian gelding by champion PRE sire Tamarindo IV to make 15.3-16hh.Bo...
04/06/2020

Valentines Bolero.
Very classy two year old bay Andalusian gelding by champion PRE sire Tamarindo IV to make 15.3-16hh.
Bolero is the 3rd of our homebred youngsters out of our mare Claudia Castaña.
This lovely young horse has an inquisitive,kind nature and is always wanting to be hanging out with the humans.Well put together and extremely handsome with a super head,I am in no doubt Bolero will make the most magnificent riding horse.
Aside from his film star looks,Bolly's piece de resistance is his movement. His sire Tamarindo IV is Maipe bred,a stud renowned for their breeding of movement.
Bolero has been nurtured from birth but not pampered,living out in the herd all winter like young horses should.However,he is well handled and comes in to the box regularly.
We are looking for a very special person for our very special boy.Someone in no rush who is happy to spend the next year or so working with him on the ground until he is old enough for ridden work and who has every intention for keeping him for life.He is a forever horse or he stays with us.Your vetting will be equally as stringent as his!
£5000

If you are genuinely interested in our fabulous boy,please call rather than message me on 07980 809138

There's no place like home ❤My boy is back.He's very sore and still on a lot of pain meds but what a difference in him.H...
02/06/2020

There's no place like home ❤
My boy is back.He's very sore and still on a lot of pain meds but what a difference in him.He has to remain on box rest for at least two weeks but can now be looked after 'my way'.
He has had a therapeutic groom followed by hot towels on his lumbar region,glutes and hamstrings which he really appreciated.
And some hand-picked cow parsley to end the day 🌿

These are dark days indeed for Sonny and I. On Thursday,he went down hard with steroid-induced laminitis after having hi...
02/06/2020

These are dark days indeed for Sonny and I.
On Thursday,he went down hard with steroid-induced laminitis after having his hocks medicated for osteoarthritis.I took him back to hospital where he has been on a cocktail of drugs for pain relief. On Sunday,he needed tubing due to sluggish gut movement.
I so nearly called it a day over the weekend but yesterday he looked so pleased to see me,was brighter and willing to move around a little.
We have a long way to go and he may never be ridden again but if I can just get him back home where he belongs,he deserves the chance of recovery.
I owe him so much ❤🧡💚💙💜

It is always interesting to observe your horse's behaviour when someone else is handling him.Bolly had a visitor today a...
01/06/2020

It is always interesting to observe your horse's behaviour when someone else is handling him.
Bolly had a visitor today and he didn't let me down.Any concerns I had about 'handing over the reins' were soon put to rest as he was foot perfect.
Not surprising really. A knowledgeable lady and an interested young horse will always make a good team ❤

Claudia is now home after insemination to Kaiser NVW: PRE Spanish Stallion at Stud pictured below.Thank you to his owne...
28/05/2020

Claudia is now home after insemination to Kaiser NVW: PRE Spanish Stallion at Stud pictured below.Thank you to his owner Lesley Robinson for the opportunity to breed from this super young stallion.
Now the agonising two week wait to see if she scans in foal....

Here is birthday boy Bolly with mum Claudia in 2018
28/05/2020

Here is birthday boy Bolly with mum Claudia in 2018

"Birthday? Who? Me?"Bolero is two years old today ❤
28/05/2020

"Birthday? Who? Me?"
Bolero is two years old today ❤

Little L ❤The loveliest Lusitano.
27/05/2020

Little L ❤
The loveliest Lusitano.

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Flamenco Andalusians posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Videos

Bolero and Alonso ❤ The two homebred brothers out together for the first time since they were reunited in Scotland. And just look at their 'field' 😮 What a fabulous place for them to spend their lives. I have to admit to feeling a little envious!

The four boys having a great time after the rainstorm ❤

While Sonny and Claudia ran for the hills,Lirico came to find out what on earth all the fuss was about! ❤ 🇧🇫

Kiko does everything with enthusiasm.He eats with enthusiasm.He plays with enthusiasm.And he certainly walks with enthusiasm.Maybe a little too much enthusiasm 🙄 After a 2 mile hike up and down a very steep hill,I think it's fair to say he's getting fitter.And if he isn't,I definitely am. I do love this loon ❤

Our head of security Hattie just loves to be around the horses and gets so impatient while I'm tacking up. She helps to show the young horses that they will come to no harm by having a dog around their feet or running along at their heels. All part of their education 😊

Nothing to add 😶

This is how we roll at Flamenco Andalusians. People often ask me how I know when a horse is ready to be backed. Working with the horse on the ground not only builds up trust and understanding but it also fills the mind with knowledge of the horse as an individual.They tell you when they are ready. Because I work solely on my own with no back up on the ground,it is vital that I read the horse well. If I've learned one thing over the years,it's that anxiety and worry in a horse prevents any good learning taking place.Things can then spiral out of control leading to a rather difficult pattern of behaviour. Here is Mandela allowing me to sit on him for the first time 🥰

This still makes me laugh. Catriona Valentine's Amadiś trying to prove something to patriarch Sonny ❤

Mandela ❤ I always get quite excited when we get a new arrival at Flamenco.Most of the youngsters who come here for starting have lived their entire short lives almost untouched on the Welsh hills.It says so much about them when they can be led away from their companions for the first time,loaded into a wagon for a 6 hour journey and still be mentally ok when they arrive. Here is 3 year old Mandela just taking in the new smells and sounds.He has already enchanted me with his sweet nature ❤

❤

Bolero

Bolero ❤

When you think you're bigger than you really are...

Herd life
Herd life

You can always count on the wind to make the horses jump around.The boys and girls had a mad half hour this morning. Spot the matriarch of the herd! 😉

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share

Our Story

Here at Flamenco Andalusians,we have a great passion for the Spanish horse.This wonderful breed is slowly becoming more popular in the UK but is often dismissed as not being versatile enough. This is not true as these horses can shine in most disciplines and should not be under-estimated.

My love for the breed began in the late 1980s whilst I was working at a livery yard in Southern Andalusia.When I returned to England 18 months later,it was only a matter of time before I bought a Spanish horse of my own. In 2008,I purchased Santiago as a foal from Clive Hoyles at Llangybi Stud,followed by my brood mare Claudia Castana three years later.She produced our first foal Fernando in 2012.In 2016,we put her to the amazing Maipe stallion Tamarindo IV and in May 2017 she gave us our super c**t Alonso.Claudia was put back to Tamarindo IV and in May 2018 produced another spectacular bay c**t who we named Bolero.

We work to produce quality young riding horses.Our horses are never rushed and build confidence and physical strength through clarity and quiet,steady work.They are hacked out regularly so their minds and bodies are not over-drilled in the school and also because we believe in the importance of teaching young horses about their surroundings.They learn about traffic,to open and close gates and the hustle and bustle of busy village life and are also taken on short outings in a trailer for more new experiences,such as beach rides and indoor clinics. We treat every horse as an individual and always progress at their own pace.

Our aim is to produce and offer well-started Spanish horses,free from the psychological issues that many of the imports arriving in the UK have. Above all,we feel it most important to find the right person for each horse we sell.Please read through our Testimonials Album to see our happy clients.