Horse breed
Dressage and bullfighting heritage

The Lusitano Horse, Portugal's Powerful Iberian Classic

Origin
Portugal
Height
155–165 cm
Colours
Bay, Gray, Black, isabelle
Profile
Convex
Build
Powerful, medioligne
Disciplines
Dressage, high school, cattle work, bullfighting, shows, eventing, leisure
Registry
APSL
Studbook since
1967

What is Lusitano?

The Lusitano is a Portugal-bred Iberian horse with a convex facial profile and a powerful build, standing 155–165 cm at the withers. It excels in dressage, high school riding, cattle work, and bullfighting. The breed formally separated from the Andalusian studbook in 1966. The name 'Lusitano' was adopted in 1967 under the APSL registry.

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Profile: Lusitano

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
Portugal
Colours
Bay, Gray, Black
Studbook since
1967
Height
155–165 cm
Best for
Dressage, high school, cattle work, bullfighting, shows, leisure, eventing
Population
Not available
Risk status
Not at risk

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