Lusitano horse Festival

Since the early times, horses have been one of the most common mediums of communication and during wars and battles, valiant knights fighting on horsebacks are one of the common features of medieval literary works. In Portugal, horse riding and equestrian activities have always been regarded as one of the most popular hobbies and they comprise an important way of spending the leisure time for the Portuguese population. The Lusitano horses are one of the most famous and favoured horse breeds in the country of Portugal and it is also to be noted that it derives its name from Lusitania which is the primitive name of Portugal. The Lusitano horses are very well-known for their skilful abilities in bullfighting and are considered to be one of the best riding horses in Portugal. They are efficient in the art of equestrianism and are also deft in adapting the various different forms of classical dressage. The Lusitano horses have been believed to have descended from the Iberian horses though some evidences suggest that they evolved out of the Sorraia horse breeds. Their immense popularity has led to the commencement of the Lusitano Festival which are held every year.

While the very first of the International Horse Festival in Portugal was held in the year 1983, it is to be noted that the first of the International Lusitano Festival was held in the year 1986. Since then the International Lusitano Horse Festival have been held on a regular basis and the immense popularity of this Festival proves the cultural value of equestrian activities in the country of Portugal. The Festival which is held every year is a significant platform for the various breeders of the Lusitano horses, put to test the results of their breeding and have been a prominent occasion in Portugal. Therefore if you would like to see Portuguese Lusitano horses, mares, and foals to visit this Festival is a must.