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User Login Email: Password:    » Forgot Password?  » New Member Sign Up Visitors Online: Today's Visits: Yesterday's Visits: Horses Menu Home Horses For Sale Welcome to Azteca ! You are here: Terrific-Horses.com > Horse Breeds > Azteca Book Search: Azteca Description The Azteca is a fairly new breed originating in Mexico in 1972. Don Antonio Ariza, President of the house of Pedro Domecq imported Spanish Andalusian horses to Rancho San Antonio near Texcoco. Using Andalusian, Quarter Horse and Criollo then crossbreeding these Spanish Andalusian horses. The product is an elegant horse, ideal for performance or pleasure riding. In 1982 the Mexican Department of Agriculture granted official registry to the Azteca breed. The Azteca must have at least 3/8 - 5/8 of Andalusian or Quarter Horse blood. The Criollo blood percentage may not be more than 1/4. The Azteca breed possesses good-looking paces and is easy to break and train. The Azteca have already distinguished itself in sport and as a mount for the brave bullfighter (Rejonero). The Azteca horse stands out and shows its agility, courage and sure movements. Their temperament is energetic, lively, happy and well trained. The Azteca breed has an important place with the most well-known and exceptional equine breeds. Google Ads

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