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29 May WITH THE LUSITANO HORSE

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WITH THE LUSITANO HORSE

Lusitano Horse training

Studies show that the Lusitano Horse descends from horses that survived the last glaciation, which did not come to the low plains of southwestern Iberian Peninsula, today Ribatejo, Alentejo and Andalusia.

These surviving horses became an evolved equine group and were domesticated since the early days, much earlier than the rest of the world.

Today it has been assessed that part of this group of horses may have traveled east to the North of Africa and Asia Minor, from where it traveled to the China of the 1st Emperor.

The Lusitano Horse is a direct descendant of this Iberian horse, the ancestor of all horses that were the groundwork for horseback riding everywhere. The Lusitano Horse spanned through many historical periods, some of which are quite damaging to its survival, but thanks to the effort and perseverance of many Portuguese breeders, today we can proudly say that the Lusitano Horse is stronger and more genuine than ever.

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Lusitano horse

AT A GLANCE

  • This trip will give you the chance to know the Ribatejo region, land of bulls and horses, spreading along the banks of the Tagus river. Thanks to the close proximity of the river, its fertile plains and its short distance to Lisbon, it is a prosper land that have always allured to noblemen and the court.

 

  • Santarém, the capital, will be visited during this trip and it is known as the Portuguese Gothic Capital thanks to the countless churches and convents from that era.

 

  • Food and wine are also two of the most significant traits of the region, from which we highlight the Sopa da Pedra and many freshwater fish dishes.

Price per person starting at € 100,00 (full day)

(minimum 5 people)

Included:

  • Equestrian show of the Lusitano Horse in a traditional Ribatejo farm
  • Lusitano horseback riding stroll
  • Welcome drink with wine produced in the farm
  • Lunch
  • Private cruise in the Tagus river to see the horses in the small river islands

 

  • 24-hour emergency contact and assistance available

 

* Prices may vary according to traveling dates

Lusitano Horse in the wild

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