Andalusian horse — compact, powerful riding horse of baroque type. Height at withers 1520–1650 mm (ideal 1580–1620 mm). Weight of stallions 500000–600000 g, mares 400000–550000 g. Build square, muscular, with rounded shapes. Pronounced subconvex head profile, short strong back, high-set neck with a “swan” curve, rounded muscular croup. Only gray (predominant) and bay colors are allowed. Mane and tail thick, long, often wavy. Differs from the basic domestic horse by a more compact “square” format, subconvex profile, high parade and natural ability to collect.