Portugal´s Heritage is very much tied to Equestrian life in many different forms.  The horses, in particular, the Lusitanos have played a vital part in shaping Portugal´s history and way of life.

The Lusitano horse to this day is valued highly in Portuguese life. They are regularly seen in the fairs, shows, farms and even the cities.

Equestrian activites still envoke the long history of equitation with the classical roots stemming from the war horses, bull fighting horses, carriage and farm working horses.

We are highlighting equestrian holidays that still offer traditional styles of riding suited to the horse is doing such as classical dressage, farm work which has evolved into a competition sport of  working  equitation

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