This stud farm, called monte cavalo, is situated just outside cape town with a portugueseafrican fusion of lusitano mares sharing their grazing with a herd of nguni cattle. Lusitano stallion from the veiga portuguese national breed. Up to that time the spanish and portuguese horses were known as andalusians or iberian horses. Apsl portuguese pure bred lusitano breed association. Sep 23, 2019 in 1966, the portuguese and spanish stud books split, and the portuguese strain of the iberian horse was named the lusitano, after the word lusitania, the ancient roman name for the region that modern portugal roughly occupies. There are three main breed lineages within the breed today, and characteristics differ slightly between each line. The lusitano studbook is held by the apsl, but other countries have sister associations, which. Drawing from our heritage of craftsmanship with a modern point of view, each piece takes hours to complete and is backed by decades of expertise. Best suited for an intermediate or advanced rider with good seat and light hands. Lusitano stallions standing at stud buckskin black bay. This stud farm, called monte cavalo, is situated just outside cape town with a portuguese african fusion of lusitano mares sharing their grazing with a herd of nguni cattle. Andalusians spanish and the lusitanos portuguese are different branches of the same breed.
You start from a competitive lusitano stud farm and stop at towns and farm guesthouses along the way, including the property of manuel veiga, whose stud farm produced one of the. They managed to preserve the lusitanos amazing strength and courage, which made the very best warhorses. In 2006, the entire portuguese dressage team rode lusitanos at the world equestrian games, as did one spanish dressage competitor. Thats why it is a pleasure to represent this distinguished group of lusitanos. Riding here will introduce you to the heart of portuguese culture, so steeped in agricultural traditions. The first thing to do is to contact the stud book secretary and ask for a dna sample kit. Having been sought after over the centuries as a war horse, the same genetic abilities enable the lusitano to be the perfect horse for mounted bullfighting in portugal. The stallion legendario do mirante is one of interagros many success stories from its breeding program. Kingdom of the lusitano horse riding holidays and safaris. Our mission is to create a legacy for the lusitano sport horse in the u. A commission of volunteers support lusitano owners all over north america. Abdo translator lusitano coffee table art book by beatrice bulteau artist.
Iberian connection spanish and portuguese equestrian equipment. Taking into account that the lusitano stud book currently contains only 11. It goes without saying that the portuguese love to celebrate, hence the many festas all year round. Both are sometimes called iberian horses, as they originate from the iberian peninsula. In 2002, there was a lusitano in the world equestrian games, winning a bronze medal. This elegant table top hardcover book boasts the most outstanding pictorial representation of iberian horses, specially the lusitano horse. Meet the lusitano thoroughbred horse, the oldest saddle horse in the world.
The portuguese stud book recognizes six horses five stallions and one mare that are called the heads of lineage. Sagres has excellent bloodlines and is the grandson of neptune. The lusitano is an ancient portuguese horse breed, closely related to the spanish andalusian horse. Portuguese school of equestrian art the portuguese school of equestrian art, based in queluz national palace gardens, is to preserve and promote iron lusitano horse alterreal and maintain the portuguese tradition of the high school through the selection, training and showing horses lusitano the alter stud. In 1966, the portuguese and spanish stud books split, and the portuguese strain of the iberian horse was named the lusitano, after the word lusitania, the. Lusitano horses canvas print ready to hang artwork painting beautiful horses art for living room. Ialha 6197p 1991 lisboa, portugal, gold medalist in tame and functionality 2002 ialha regional champion show hack exhibitions 2004 ialha national champion musical kur fei. The modern lusitano model lusitanos lusitano horse finder. The lusitano horse breed studbook may also be referred to as the lusitano breed studbook. It takes a lot of time to get the documents needed for a passport back from apsl in portugal. In 2006, carlos raposo, originally from the ribatejo province in portugal, established the first pure lusitano stud in south africa. We know these horses and, in many cases, their parents. Background about the origins of our lusitano horses including lusitano stallions and lusitano mares that is useful information for lusitano breeders.
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. A purebred lusitano is only classed lusitano if it is registered with apsl. In 1966, the portuguese and spanish stud books split, and the portuguese strain of the iberian horse was named the lusitano, after the word lusitania, the ancient roman name for the region that modern portugal roughly occupies. Portuguese dressage riders make history equilife world. We are currently waiting for the apsl inspector to come so that he can be scored. Apsl lusitano breed association lusitano horse finder. The lusitano, also known as the pure blood lusitano or psl, is a portuguese horse breed, closely related to the spanish andalusian. The most traditional of all lusitano breeders in the world, coudelaria veiga mv was founded 180 years ago by rafael jose da cunha on its present location, quinta da broa, in golega. In 1966, the portuguese and spanish stud books split, and the portuguese strain of the iberian horse was named the lusitano, after the word lusitania, the ancient roman name for portugal. When the stud book was split, the portuguese branch of the iberian horse gained the name lusitano after lusitana, the ancient roman name for the region known today as portugal. After the stud books split the spanish no longer allowed portuguese horses into their stud book.
The book provides continuity to the works on the lusitano breed already performed under the aegis of the portuguese equine studbook, between the date of its institution, in 1966, and 31 december 1989. Lusitano horse son of the wind by arsenio raposo cordeiro this book is an expertly translated edition of cavalo lusitano filho do vento. See more ideas about horses, equestrian and beautiful horses. Sweet and personable, ideally suited for an advanced rider. Lusitano expert advice on horse care and horse riding. Ialha 6197p 1991 lisboa, portugal, gold medalist in tame and functionality 2002 ialha regional champion show hack. She has a lovely baroque style body, tremendous ring presence and talent. The apsl is the statutory body of the lusitano breed in portugal and the world. Breeds of livestock lusitano horses breeds of livestock. Founded by the king of portugal in 1748, the farm occupies 800 hectares of the surrounding countryside and is dedicated to the nobility and purity of the lusitano horse.
Tradition and the present hardcover deluxe edition, 2004 by alberto tavares barreto author. Initial registration in lbsgb part bred stud book 50% registered lusitano breeding, or lbsgb cruzado stud book 1% registered lusitano breeding including dna test and producing a new passport, as above. They are a very important and integral part of breeding, registering, inspecting the lusitano horse worldwide. In addition to celebrations dedicated to saints, the lusitano horse plays a leading role in many of the festivals. The commission assists ialha members with registering their lusitano horses in the apsl studbook. Nov 17, 2014 lusitano horse clip from any porto in a storm, a free intrepid berkeley explorer video of portugal.
Find lusitano stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Ever sine the portuguese created their own stud book. Each horse in the lusitano portfolio has been hand selected by us for their outstanding qualities. Penllyn lusitano stud and riding center home facebook.
In 2006, the entire portuguese dressage team rode lusitanos at the world equestrian games. Lusitano breeders in portugal, the jose fontes stud farm has been breeding lusitano horses since 1981. Lusitano horse is one of oldest saddlehorse breeds and has been ridden over 5000 years. Launching lusitano studio, my mission was to create a brand that ethically supported artisans and helped to keep craft strong in my native portugal. Since setting up their own stud book, the portuguese have been able to make great strides in monitoring and improving the breeding program. The apsl are the statutory body of the lusitano breed in portugal. To enjoy the entire film, please click on the volcano above and then on the link in the lower. Legendario is by jumping champion novilheiro out of ulisseia and is striking in appearance so much so that he was used by the portuguese stud book in 1997 as the breeds prime example in beauty and functionality. Sagres is an imported lusitano stallion who comes from the miguel jose marreiros sousa cintra breeder in portugal. Pen llyn lusitano stud and riding centre is the leading lusitano stud in the uk specialising in classical dressage lessons on highly trained. There are four main breed lineages within the breed today, and characteristics differ slightly between each line. We invite you to join us in this exciting journey as we assist you in finding your perfect lusitano.
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