Animal. Babieca was El Cid's famous and loyal stallion. During the final battle with the Moors in 1099, El Cid's wife put El Cid's corpse atop Babieca so his troops and the enemy would think he was still alive. Babieca, 40 years old, outlived his master by two years and is buried in the same cemetery as El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz).
"Babieca became an imposing white standard of the Andalusian race, obedient and nimble; noble and of generous spirit. He soon grew into a formidable charger, a frightening machine of war. He carried his master courageously into all battles for thirty years, each time towards victory. His name was legendary and he was spoken of with awe and reverence.
Babieca was an Iberian horse, called the Andalusian breed which had a long and distinguished history and was developed in the Spanish Peninsula. Their fame spread as formidable mounts in the Iberian cavalry of the Carthaginian army that fought against the Roman legions who in turn captured and bred them to help conquer the known world. They soon became the standard by which all warhorses were measured and were prized for their agility, temperament, endurance and depth of character.
Babieca was an outstanding member of a pure bred that has great stamina coupled with its stance, power and the rhythm and grace of its movements. The breed has always instilled in spectator and rider alike a feeling of grandeur."
"Babieca became an imposing white standard of the Andalusian race, obedient and nimble; noble and of generous spirit. He soon grew into a formidable charger, a frightening machine of war. He carried his master courageously into all battles for thirty years, each time towards victory. His name was legendary and he was spoken of with awe and reverence.
Babieca was an Iberian horse, called the Andalusian breed which had a long and distinguished history and was developed in the Spanish Peninsula. Their fame spread as formidable mounts in the Iberian cavalry of the Carthaginian army that fought against the Roman legions who in turn captured and bred them to help conquer the known world. They soon became the standard by which all warhorses were measured and were prized for their agility, temperament, endurance and depth of character.
Babieca was an outstanding member of a pure bred that has great stamina coupled with its stance, power and the rhythm and grace of its movements. The breed has always instilled in spectator and rider alike a feeling of grandeur."
Animal. Babieca was El Cid's famous and loyal stallion. During the final battle with the Moors in 1099, El Cid's wife put El Cid's corpse atop Babieca so his troops and the enemy would think he was still alive. Babieca, 40 years old, outlived his master by two years and is buried in the same cemetery as El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz).
"Babieca became an imposing white standard of the Andalusian race, obedient and nimble; noble and of generous spirit. He soon grew into a formidable charger, a frightening machine of war. He carried his master courageously into all battles for thirty years, each time towards victory. His name was legendary and he was spoken of with awe and reverence.
Babieca was an Iberian horse, called the Andalusian breed which had a long and distinguished history and was developed in the Spanish Peninsula. Their fame spread as formidable mounts in the Iberian cavalry of the Carthaginian army that fought against the Roman legions who in turn captured and bred them to help conquer the known world. They soon became the standard by which all warhorses were measured and were prized for their agility, temperament, endurance and depth of character.
Babieca was an outstanding member of a pure bred that has great stamina coupled with its stance, power and the rhythm and grace of its movements. The breed has always instilled in spectator and rider alike a feeling of grandeur."
"Babieca became an imposing white standard of the Andalusian race, obedient and nimble; noble and of generous spirit. He soon grew into a formidable charger, a frightening machine of war. He carried his master courageously into all battles for thirty years, each time towards victory. His name was legendary and he was spoken of with awe and reverence.
Babieca was an Iberian horse, called the Andalusian breed which had a long and distinguished history and was developed in the Spanish Peninsula. Their fame spread as formidable mounts in the Iberian cavalry of the Carthaginian army that fought against the Roman legions who in turn captured and bred them to help conquer the known world. They soon became the standard by which all warhorses were measured and were prized for their agility, temperament, endurance and depth of character.
Babieca was an outstanding member of a pure bred that has great stamina coupled with its stance, power and the rhythm and grace of its movements. The breed has always instilled in spectator and rider alike a feeling of grandeur."
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