The National Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders' Association, (Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española) and commonly known as ANCCE, is the mother association for the Purebred Spanish Horse throughout the world. Likewise, ANCCE has been officially recognized by Spain's Ministry of Agriculture to handle the PRE Stud Book and thus, guarantee the purity of this century-old breed.