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Stallion:
Pure Black PRE Andalusian Stallion
Pedigree
and History.
Axis is pure Military on his sire line and pure
Escalera on his dam line.
He was bred by the hereditary Spanish breeder, Jose Escalera, who has
traditionally produced Dressage-Type riding horses.
Escalera horses are close bred to the old Military/Agente/Maluso line.
This Type has gone in and out of favor as the winds of Spanish fashion
change, but Escalera’s breeding program has remained essentially unchanged for
almost 300 years. He is the most
consistent breeder in Spain, producing mostly bays, 15.2 to 16.1 hands, with
few, if any white markings. As
Spanish breeders adapt to the current European Dressage market,
Escalera/Military Type horses increasingly demonstrate their quality. 
Axis
carries the Jose Escalera brand on his hip.
The symbol is a simple ladder that is slightly smaller at the top.
(Other breeders of the same name use different brands.)
Axis’
original Spanish name was Ingrato IX (ingrate).
His American owner, in recognition of his kind, honest, noble nature,
found this name inappropriate and renamed him Axis.
However, in accord with IALHA policy, his official registered IALHA name
must include his birth name. Consequently,
he is shown in IALHA records as “Axis/Ingrato IX.”
Axis’
father, Lebrijano III, was a well known
Military Stud who stood at their main
establishment in Jerez for almost 20 years before being purchased to become the
foundation sire of a newly opened breeding farm.
Lebrijano’s
descendents have a reputation as exemplary dressage horses in Spain.
Axis’ grandfather was the legendary Agente, regarded by many in Spain
to be the prototypical Spanish Stallion. Agente’s
father, (Axis’ great grandfather), was the famous Maluso.
LIMPRE
Recognition. As
a tribute to his quality, Axis has been listed in the Spanish Breeders
Association’s prestigious LIMPRE Book of Merits (Libro de Meritos del Pura
Raza Espanol). LIMPRE is the
Who’s Who of Spanish horses. Axis’ listing is in recognition of his performance in
Spanish Halter classes as a two and three year old.
(halter classes are called “Morphology” in Spain.)
Success in these competitions, where classes of hundreds of horses are
the norm, is the only way to gain points toward a LIMPRE score.
Accumulation of sufficient points qualifies a horse for placement in the
book. Several of Axis’ offspring
have also been good enough to merit listing in the LIMPRE book. This is a great endorsement from the Spanish.
Temperament.
Andalusians are famous their docility, trainability, and responsiveness.
Spanish stallions are commonly handled by women and children.
Quiet and calm in hand, in the pasture, or in the stable, Andalusians
transform under saddle. They respond to their rider’s aids with great sensitivity.
Andalusians can be “turned on” to exhibit great brio (spirit).
They can be turned off just as quickly.
Axis
is a prototypical example of this type of temperament.
He has an amazingly quiet, calm manner.
Axis is safe and sane. Although
a stallion, he is frequently ridden by amateurs, beginners and even small
children. He has done cub scouts,
birthday parties, and first riding lessons.
Axis responds to his rider with great sensitivity, adjusting his demeanor
to his rider’s abilities.
Functionality.
Axis’ competition career began in Spain as a two year old where was
exhibited in Halter with enough success to warrant inclusion in the LIMPRE Book
of Merits. Axis is elegant enough
for Halter, Saddleseat and Fine Carriage Driving.
He is responsive enough for Dressage, and athletic and durable enough for
Barrel Racing. Since his arrival in
the US, Axis has exhibited his versatility by successfully competing in all
these disciplines. In spite of all these credentials, Axis is primarily an
“using horse.” He is an
accomplished trail horse - solid, sturdy and square, handy and hardy. Axis is happy to go all day, jumping stone walls, fording
chest-high streams, and climbing up and down the California mountain trails.
They don’t get any more functional than Axis.
Conformation.
Axis is a pure homozygous black, with no white markings.
His conformation is typical of the Military/Escalera type, which is based
on Maluso/Agente bloodlines. Axis’
build is solid, stocky and square. He
is rugged, but without a hint of coarseness;
graceful, but not too refined. His
quarters are large and solid (especially for an Andalusian).
This gives him a powerful motor and allows him to drive from his rear
end. Axis stands square and has no
confirmation faults. At just under
15.3 hands, Axis is not tall, but he appears much larger due to his excellent
bone and impressive breadth of chest. When
you are on his back, you know that you have a lot of horse under your leg.
Movement. Axis has natural elevation and cadence. He has an excellent engine, with ample engagement from the rear. Axis extends well and moves straight ahead, with no hint of winging. Depending on the tack used and on how he is ridden, Axis will adjust his movement to be appropriate for anything from saddle seat to dressage.
Axis' Importance as a Sire
Axis
is a son of Lebrijano III. He is
closely linebred to Agente and Maluso, two of the breed’s most important
modern foundation sires. By
pedigree, Axis has 25% in common with Maluso and 60% in common with Agente.
Axis’ Maluso/Agente/Lebrijano bloodline is very highly regarded in
Spain but is practically unknown in the US.
With this pedigree, Axis represents a genetic treasure for American
breeders, where so many Andalusians are mostly Bocado.
For breeders looking for alternative bloodlines, Axis offers a unique
opportunity.
Axis is registered with the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) as a pure Spanish Andalusian (S). He is also entered in the Spanish Stud Book as a Pura Raza Espanola (PRE) and approved for breeding by the Cria Caballar.
Axis
is available at stud to approved mares.
Axis’ Offspring
Axis’
linebreeding tends to give him genetic dominance over less closely bred mares
and greatly enhances the predictability of his offspring.
When bred to a Bocado-dominant mare, Hybrid vigor tends to kick in and
Axis often produces larger offspring of 16 hands or so.
Axis’ get have an impressive record. Most of his colts resemble their sire. Several of the horses he sired in Spain have already been entered into the LIMPRE Book of Merit. In the US he has constantly sired quality foals.
Axis son, Regaliz, has earned a place as the premier breeding stallion at Tintagal Farm in MA. Go to www.tintagelandalusians.com for information on Regaliz or for sales information on his offspring.
Another
Axis son, DS Desparado, has been developing an impressive record in
open dressage and IALHA shows. Champion
DS Desparado is owned by Phyllis Neel of Cavalier Farm (818-901-8825) and is
currently working in training with Aubrey Larker (www.aubreylarker.com).
DS Desparado is available at stud Breeding
Information.
Brothers
of the Wind
Axis appears in Lesley Harrison’s internationally recognized painting, Brothers of the Wind. He was chosen as one of only three horses to exemplify the Andalusian breed. For more information on this, or other Andalusian artwork, visit Harrison-Keller Fine Art & Gifts at www.Harrison-Keller.com/new_horses.html.
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