The Azteca is a new breed created by the Mexican Charro. The goal was to develop an all round riding horse for working cattle. It was developed by combining,Lusitano, Andalusian Quarter Horse and the Criollo.
The Azteca is a combination of both breeds, being not too tall and lean, nor too short and stocky.They range between 14.3 and 16h.h when fully mature.
The head has a straight or convex profile, small pricked ears, and bright expressive eyes. The neck is very muscular and arched. The Azteca has a good wither a straight, a fairly short back broad round croup with a low tail set and a deep girth. The cannon bones are well-muscled with good joints; however, the cannons are long and thin. The bone density should favor the Spanish ancestry rather than the Quarter Horse.
The horses have a naturally collected movement with medium high action and excellent tracking. They are spirited and proud.
Aztecas are brave horses that are easily trained and eager to work, making them ideal candidates for working cattle and bull fighting . The horses are very good at all sports which require agility, power, spirit, strength, and speed. They are used for everything from ranch work and polo to dressage.
The Azteca is a combination of both breeds, being not too tall and lean, nor too short and stocky.They range between 14.3 and 16h.h when fully mature.
The head has a straight or convex profile, small pricked ears, and bright expressive eyes. The neck is very muscular and arched. The Azteca has a good wither a straight, a fairly short back broad round croup with a low tail set and a deep girth. The cannon bones are well-muscled with good joints; however, the cannons are long and thin. The bone density should favor the Spanish ancestry rather than the Quarter Horse.
The horses have a naturally collected movement with medium high action and excellent tracking. They are spirited and proud.
Aztecas are brave horses that are easily trained and eager to work, making them ideal candidates for working cattle and bull fighting . The horses are very good at all sports which require agility, power, spirit, strength, and speed. They are used for everything from ranch work and polo to dressage.
The International Azteca Horse Association was formed in 1992 to oversee the breed. Affiliated associations in the United States and Canada soon followed. Currently, 1000 Azteca are registered with the IAzHA.
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