Tracing the Lusitano: History, Special Places & Hidden Treasures

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Portugal tracing the Lusitano! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of this noble breed of horse, visiting stud farms, historic stables, castles and arenas. Let yourself be captivated by the strength, elegance and agility of these extraordinary creatures that have marked Portuguese equestrian art for centuries.

This guide will take you to places where traditions closely linked to the Lusitano and its history can be found. Discover hidden treasures and experience the deep bond between the Portuguese and their horses. The inspiring destinations in this in-depth guide are complemented by invaluable insider tips and background information, accommodation and restaurants near the places described, as well as traditional crafts.

The author

Agnes Trosse is a journalist, author, translator and specialist book editor, and works as an academic barockriding coach. She is particularly interested in the history of academic riding in Europe and is fascinated by the elegance and intelligence of the Lusitano horse and the traditional equestrian culture of Portugal.

Agnes Trosse was supported on site by Lisa Maas, who originally had the idea of writing a book about the historic places associated with the Lusitano. Lisa has lived in Portugal since 2017 and breeds Lusitanos there herself. She knows the country and its people, and has valuable insider knowledge that she loves to share.

The preface was written by Dr José Veiga Maltez.

Dr José Veiga Maltez is a Lusitano horse breeder himself and comes from one of Portugal's most important families of horse breeders. For over 25 years, he was the mayor of Golegã, Portugal's equine capital. He was also an assistant professor of geriatrics at the Lisbon Medical School and is currently president of the Portuguese Association for the Breeding of Selected Breeds (APCRS) and president of the national Equestrian Tourism Association (ANTE).

Content

• Chapter 1: The origin of the Lusitano

  • The history of Portuguese horsemanship

  • Traditions and particularities

  • Pitfalls and code of conduct

• Chapter 2: The north - Portugal's green paradise

• Chapter 3: Ribatejo - Home of the Lusitano

• Chapter 4: The Alentejo and its Baroque heritage

• Chapter 5: The Estremadura and the kings