Andravida

The Andravida is a rare Greek horse associated with the Elis region of western Greece, where heavier local horses were shaped for cavalry, farm, and carriage use. It is generally described as a large, strong riding and light draft type, often bay, brown, chestnut, or black, with more substance than the smaller mountain ponies of the region. Modern Andravida horses are scarce, and surviving lines may reflect past crossing with larger European breeds.

Because the Andravida is uncommon, human management is as much about preservation as ordinary ownership. Breeders and local stewards need accurate identification, careful mate selection, and realistic expectations about variation within the remaining population. For a private owner, the useful animal is likely to be a substantial riding or driving horse that needs the same basics as other strong regional breeds: steady handling, hoof care, room to move, and feed that supports work without making the horse overly heavy.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White