Pure race espagnole
Andalusians today are also used for show jumping, western pleasure and other horse show events. The current Traveler, the mascot of the University of Southern California, is an Andalusian. The dramatic appearance of the Andalusian horse, with its arched neck, muscular build and energetic gaits, has made it a popular breed to use in film, particularly in historical and fantasy epics. Andalusians have been present in films ranging from "Gladiator" to "Interview with the Vampire", and ' to "Braveheart". The horses have also been seen in such fantasy epics as "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, "King Arthur", and '. In 2006, a rearing Andalusian stallion, ridden by Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate, was recreated as the largest bronze equine in the world. Measuring high, the statue currently stands in El Paso, Texas.