Lusitano horses come from Portugal and is related to the Andalucian breed descended from the Spanish horse.
Bred since the 16th century as an “all round” work horse; it was used as a cavalry horse.
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The height ranges from 15 – 16hh (1.50 – 1.60m) and the coat colour being all solid colours with grey and bay being predominant.
Today the breed is used as a mount for the bullfighters.
They are also used in driving competitions.
They have competed in several Olympics and World Equestrian Games as part of the Portuguese and Spanish dressage teams.
The horse is highly trained in the methods of high school equitation, ensuring safety of horse and rider at all times.
In Portugal the bull is not killed in the ring and sometimes the horse will give a demonstration of High school movements before the start of the bullfight.
It is the intentions of the bullfighters to test their fighting abilities.
It is considered a disgrace for a horse to be injured in the ring.
The breed is also used for harness and riding.
They are renowned for their intelligent and agility.
Once trained the horse can display a full range of dressage movements with its high stepping action.
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The head is well-proportioned, straight or roman nosed (slightly convex) with a short thick arched neck,leading to well defined withers, powerful muscular sloping shoulders and broad chest.
The horses have short, strong backs and rounded, sloped croups with strong quarters , leading to a low-set tail. The legs are sturdy and muscled.
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