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General Info

Name:	Lusitano
Average Maximum Height:	15-16 hh
Colors:	Gray, bay or chestnut
Originates From:	Portugal
Original Use:	Military use and as a carriage horse
Current Use:	Bullfighting, pleasure riding, dressage, farm work
Temperament:	Good, calm

Extended Info


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	Qualities
	Great agility, speed, calm, great poise and balance, intelligent, sensible, frugal and brave. Makes for an excellent riding horse.

	Miscellaneous
	The name Lustiano is derived from the word Lusitanian, which is the Latin word for Portugal. This breed is an Iberian or Spanish horse and is similar to the Andalusian. The breed has only been called the Lusitano since 1966, as the Lusitano and the Andalusian developed from the same genetic background. The differences in the 2 breeds can be seen in the head.

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Lusitano Horse Breed Information

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