Lusitano stallions standing at stud buckskin black bay. Useful information for lusitano breeders or people interested in the lusitano breed. May 16, 20 training piaffe and passage with my teacher joao oliveira at quinta do brejo avessada 1990. Purebred lusitano many owners acquired interagro lusitanos simply for the pleasure of owning a docile animal.
The lusitano stud book is closed to outside blood, so each breeding is thoughtfully chosen. Training tips for lusitanos expert advice on horse care and. Alcainca dressage program dressage in portugal for. Scheduled clinic dates for 2005 at turville valley stud are. At present, the herd enjoys the freedom of the wide open space at the foothills of the serra estrelas mountains, the highest in portugal. Exceptional movement, conformation, blood lines and athleticism drive our breeding program. Lusitano dressage riding holiday in portugal far and ride. This trip features dressage in portugal and is one of the worlds premier places for lessons in classical dressage.
Lusitano breeders in portugal, the jose fontes stud farm has been breeding lusitano horses since 1981. Bento castelhano, lusitano horse, classical riding. We hold true to the long and glorious history of this breed and acknowledge the original andalusian bloodlines, which include horses from both spain and portugal. Cave paintings show that horses have been present on the iberian peninsula as far back as 20,000 to 30,000 bce. Apsl portuguese pure bred lusitano breed association. Would you like to come and train in portugal on lusitano stallions of the highest level. The andalusian in spain and the lusitano stallion in portugal originated from the same iberian horse. Lusitano horses were originally bred for working with cattle, bullfighting and populating the portuguese cavalry. As you will discover when you visit, morgado lusitano is much more than just a horse training stable. Our schoolmasters will teach you how to piaffe, passage, flying change, canter pirouette and more. Background on the iberian horse, the origins of the lusitano horse and the lusitano breed. Here is your chance to purchase a stunning and very typical 5yo cremello mare. Lusitano horses with very good pedigree from the jose fontes lusitanos stud farm.
The commission assists ialha members with registering their lusitano horses in the apsl studbook. The jose fontes lusitano stud farm is well established breeding. Geographic factors, economics, and customs of the two countries influenced different stallion traits. From 1912 to 1967 they formed a common studbook, which was then divided into a studbook for the puro sangue lusitano and. Find lusitano stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. The andalusian horse is descended from the iberian horses of spain and portugal, and derives its name from its place of origin, the spanish region of andalusia. We have been dedicated breeding the lusitano horse in portugal since 1981. Dragao returned to portugal at the end of september 2015 after. We choose our horses from the best stud farms, based on their character, physique, level of education and their rideability. Basic work based on a classical training scale is very important.
The pure breed lusitano is the acknowledged star of a new series of. Diane is a highly respected trainer and a fully apprenticed student of mestre nuno oliveira. Specialising in lusitano and spanish horses, lessons on advanced schoolmasters from novice to high school. Coudelaria vila vicosa lusitano stud lusitano horse finder. The original maroon velvet costumes, the tricorn hats and tack used has undergone very few changed and the horses ridden today are from the same stud farm as previously. Oldenburg society approves first lusitano stallion eurodressage.
Discover wonderful places riding lusitano horses in equestrian tourism in portugal. Training tips for lusitanos expert advice on horse care. Evora started her training under saddle in fall 2012. The lusitano is known for its braveness, talent for collection, and willingness to work. Hilde latest news lusitano horse, lusitano horses, portugal, portugal lusitano lusitano horses. We offer you an unique setting to progress with lusitano horses. The apsl are the statutory body of the lusitano breed in portugal. On the recommendation of mestre oliveira, diane now trains extensively. The lusitano studbook is held by the apsl, but other countries have sister associations, which. During the 16th and 17th centuries, horses moved continually between spain and portugal, and horses from the studs of andalusia were used to improve the portuguese cavalry. If you buy in portugal it will be a great help if you let morwenna the stud book secretary know the name of your horse and your email address so that i can let you know when your boletim arrives. In 2018, 14 of our mares have been in gestation thanks to the crossing with the best lusitano stallions, so we avoid. The psl commission is a group of volunteers appointed by the ialha board of directors who together work as a liaison between the ialha and the apsl in portugal.
The first thing to do is to contact the stud book secretary and ask for a dna. Lusitano stallions at stud buy and sell horses on europes leading horse market. Equinenow listing of lusitano for sale in portugal. Portugal lusitanos lusitano horses for sale sports. The lusitano is an iberian horse, one of the three horse breeds of portugal. The school horses at herdade pero viegas are all psls, which means puro sangue lusitano. Lusitano masters is not only a training facility for future dressage champions, we are a portal into the world of the lusitano horse. Because of everything around was well organized and perfect it was possible to be totally focused on this great horses and your training.
At our historic manor house in central portugal we offer you the opportunity to ride and learn more about these stunning horses in their traditional heartland. Janine is a bd rider and represented team gb in the mci european dressage championships in belgium, italy and paris. This breed is still in existence and is known in portugal as the lusitano. The lusitano studbook is held by the apsl, but other countries have sister.
Purebred lusitano many owners acquired interagro lusitanos simply for the pleasure of. Training clinics trainers read showing handbook defra eva advice. Mar 20, 2017 lusitanos are well known for their incredible work ethic, but this can lead some riders to think that they can work lusitanos more than would be good for their physical and psychological health. Driving horse training horse racing equestrian at the summer olympics medalists, venues. Studying at his training establishment in portugal for over three years during which time she received more than five thousand hours of tuition from him. They are a very important and integral part of the lusitano breeding, registering, grading, events and more. It was an amazing time with such friendly hosts, a trainer with great knowledge and amazing horses. Equestrian tourism in portugal with lusitano horses. Although portuguese historian ruy dandrade hypothesized that the ancient sorraia breed was an ancestor of the southern. Early cave drawings of the iberian horse andalusianlusitano identify this stallion breed as one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. Portuguese school of equestrian art lusitano horse finder. This elegant table top hardcover book boasts the most outstanding pictorial representation of iberian horses, specially the lusitano horse. Apsl lusitano breed association lusitano horse finder. This stunning stud farm is located in a beautiful estate, 3 miles from the royal town of vila vicosa.
Rock paintings found in the region prove that this is where the worlds first saddle horse appeared. With this catalog is intended to recognize in its own right, the breeders and associations around the world, that elevate the name and breed of the lusitano horse, for all of them, our thanks. Apsl is pleased to make known breeders and lusitano horse associations, that are registered on apsl. At the heart of our lusitano breed of henrique abecasis stud, you will develop yourself each day, on trained horses, supervised by a competent team. After the training course and a positive opinion based on an analysis of the points. The lusitano is also known as the portuguese, peninsular, national or beticolusitano horse. The lusitano, also known as the pure blood lusitano or psl puro sangue lusitano, is a. Cielo azure lusitanos cal is a stud, breeding and training farm specializing in highest quality portugueseregistered apsl lusitanos.
Male stallion approved by stud book with 71 points he is the model of the modern athlete horse. And he is also a recommended breeding stallion in the stud book. A purebred lusitano is only classed lusitano if it is registered with apsl. Every purebred andalusianlusitano today can trace its lineage directly to the stud books of spain and portugal.
Lusitanos are well known for their incredible work ethic, but this can lead some riders to think that they can work lusitanos more than would be good for their physical and psychological health. Famous portuguese families have been breeding the horses for many years. Interagro lusitanos started developing in brazil in 1975 and today is the worlds largest breeder of race. After the stud books split the spanish no longer allowed portuguese horses into their stud book. We have tailored packages, or you can create your own riding holiday. The commission assists ialha members with registering their lusitano horses in the apsl studbook, and provides guidance every step along the way. Lusitano horses from portugal, jose fontes lusitanos.
Apsl approved in 20 buckskin lusitano filly sired by lavrador out of alma gemea hm. Since 1980, morgado lusitano has been the center of activity for families from all over the region who enjoy coming to visit to see the horse related activities that seem to be endlessly available. Todays portuguese school of equestrian art epae is a recreation of the 18th century portuguese equestrian academy of the royal court, real picaria. The alter real is a strain of the lusitano which is bred only at the alter real state stud in portugal. Evora exhibits her sires legendary temperament and trainability as well as his beauty. We inform that apsl is closed from 23 december to 1 of january. Alcainca dressage program dressage in portugal for classical. Registering your lusitano foal with the lbsgb and apsl, with issue of a passport. Coudelaria vila vicosa, is a fabulous lusitano stud farm, founded in 1995 by husband and wife team, thomas and michaela kleba, they shared and realised a dream to breed modern sport and leisure riding lusitanos. Discover lusitano horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. The short story is that before 1966 stud books were shared between portugal and spain and many of the lusitano lines today are heavy with spanish influence. Early cave drawings of the iberian horse andalusian lusitano identify this stallion breed as one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. The original maroon velvet costumes, the tricorn hats and tack used has undergone very few changed and the. The lusitano horse breed studbook may also be referred to as the lusitano.
Although in portugal these horses have their own separate stud book, in the united states they are still sharing one with the andalusians in the international andalusian and lusitano horse association ialha. Bento has now established a regular series of clinics in the uk, the clinics have proved to be very popular and have sold out very quickly. Psl stallion born 2014, actual height 1,65 by international gp stallion bemmequer, a horse equal part manuel veiga, the father and andrade, the mother. Trained in portugal with olympian miguel ralao and in uk with charlotte dujardin. Our specialized knowledge of the lusitano combined with our ties to some of the most reputable breeders in portugal is a winning combination for our clients. Thus, he was in charge of the royal riding school in belem and head of the alter real stud farm. Born with a unique structure with all qualities desired in a highlevel dressage horse. The lusitano studbook is held by the apsl, but other countries have sister associations, which work directly with the apsl. The stud was founded in 1748 by the portuguese royal family to provide horses for the national riding academy and royal use. According to some worldrecognized trainers and breeders, dem alegre, is one of the best competitive dressage lusitano mares they have ever seen.
In 1966, the portuguese and spanish stud books split, and the portuguese strain of the iberian horse was. Check the dates of the xix national championship of working equitation and the portugal cup. Lusitano for sale buy and sell horses on europes leading horse market. Training clinics sussex lusitanos organises biannual clinics for 3 times olympic rider and instructor with the. The lusitano stallions are a breed rich in history. The lusitano stallions are not only magnificent animals, but are also trained to a high level of performance.
The south of the iberian peninsula is the birthplace of an equine breed whose origins date back to prehistory. Oct 19, 2017 the monte velho breeding operation, which started small, remains that way with just five broodmares. Background about the origins of our lusitano horses including lusitano stallions and lusitano mares that is useful information for lusitano breeders. Stud farm founded in 1977 with brood mares from the best family lines. The xxviii edition of the international lusitano horse show take place from the 16 to 18 june 2016 at quinta da marinha, in cascais. The andalusianlusitano breed originated in the iberian peninsula and is one of the oldest breeds of horse. The aristocratic lusitano horses of portugal are renowned world wide for their ability, good temperament and beauty and are the oldest breed of saddle horses in the world.
His sire epico is a 5 time morphology and movement champion in brazil. Baldor has excellent walk, trot, canter and an incredible capacity to extension and collection. The andalusian was bred principally by carthusian monks in the late middle ages. Quality lusitano horses for clients in the uk and worldwide over 35 years experience providing a professional, bespoke and informed service, with an excellent proven record of matching horses with riders requirements.