Tag: Lusitano
My Self-Prescribed Cancer Treatment
The first question I asked both my breast surgeon and my oncologist was, “Can I ride?”. Cancer wasn’t going to take this away from me.
One Level Per Year
A rider from Region 7 tells us about her once-in-a-lifetime Lusitano stallion, Xerez, who carried her up the levels, earning many accolades along the way!
Worth the Wait
A Region 7 adult amateur shares her search for a yearling PRE dressage prospect and the hopes and dreams she has for him.
If I Ever Own a Hairy Horse
A Region 6 adult amateur shares the story of how a horseless summer led her to bond with an Andalusian mare, and subsequently purchase her first ever “hairy” ho
Imperio do Castanheiro
A Region 5 Vintage Cup rider shares the story of purchasing a Lusitano sight unseen, & how he has turned into her perfect partner for dancing & working equitation!
The Unbreakable Spirit
Region 7 rider, Shannon L., shares about suffering a TBI and how her love of horses helped her overcome the physical and mental impacts of it.
A Gold Medal–Finally!
By Sue Weakley.
"Henry was like an angel sent from heaven. Having been so close so many times to achieving my USDF Gold Medal goal made things a little easier but, nevertheless, it’s been an educational experience."
The White Horse I Didn’t Know I Needed
I hopped on, and suddenly found I didn't want to get off. It was over 100 degrees, and my student was reminding me that we were going to be late for our next appointment, and yet I found myself asking if I could hack this horse around the barn after we finished in the arena.
From Broodmare to Dressage Horse
The powerful Lusitano! We are celebrating them as our February Breed of the Month on#YourDressage!
Dressage riders who choose Lusitanos as their mounts are eligible...
My Beautiful Golden Boy
Thank you, my kind, sensitive and beautiful Golden Boy, you are everything that a Lusitano is supposed to be. I feel so privileged to have had him become my friend, and tell everyone that "it's like going to the prom on the arm of the Homecoming King".
















