PRE History in UK

This page will be made up of lots of different attached articles and documents and show reports gathered from across the years. It is also hoped to have a UK Studfarms page which tells about the history of the start and development of each of our longterm studs, both PRE and Partbred, plus those who bred Hispano-arabs whilst the breed was still under the care of BAPSH Ltd

1950s, 1960s and onward – Campbell Lennie Interview by Tina Barnett-Tucker. An article about Campbell’s early experiences with Spanish Horses in the UK and Spain. Published in October 1998 Magazine
1986 Vaquero Riders Drawing by CAL, clnd

1978 Ambitions Fulfilled Part One – The Foundation of the First PRE Studfarm in the UK owned by Michael Curson. Article written by Christine Davies and published in October 1998 Magazine

1978 Ambitions Fulfilled Part Two – continuing the story of Michael Cursons PRE Studfarm. Article written by Christine Davies and published in January 1999 Magazine

1978 – Jubiloso VI and Ganador V were two early PRE Arrivals into the UK
1978 JUBILOS VI & GANADOR V in Spain-2 Ganador VGanador V in the north of England
The BRITISH  ASSOCIATION FOR THE PUREBRED SPANISH HORSE  1982 to 2002 – a short history celebrating the first twenty years.

1986 Principe, the Equine Star of the movie ‘LEGEND’ – Magazine article written by Marilyn Tennent

Principe as the Unicorn with Princess Lilly
Principe as the Unicorn with Princess Lilly

1986 Principe – The Odyssey Continues – Magazine article written by Marilyn Tennent

Principe with Marilyn Tennent
Principe with Marilyn Tennent

1990 to 2003 PRE Breed Standard and Grading Requirements with Measurements and Scoring system

1998 Chertsey Agricultural Show Report & Results by Jane Rabagliati (Judge)

1998 Royal Windsor Show Report & Results by Jenny Goodall. Judge was Mr Elwyn Hartley Edwards.

1999 Royal Windsor Show Report & Results – by Peter Maddison-Greenwell (Judge)

2000 Mill Dominguero by Fiona Human – One of the few PRE Partbred Approved Breeding Stallions (now a gelding)

2000 Internet Babe by Eileen Brooks – an account of CR Stud’s black stallion Donado’s purchase and arrival in the UK

2000 Registry Report for AGM (held in 2001) – this report details the introduction of DNA typing as opposed to blood typing, the cessation of compulsory Cria Caballar inspectins of imported horses annually, and some interesting registration figures

2008 Registry News October Magazine – Reporting on the difficulties being experienced during the change over from FESCCR to ANCCE management, and the future.