Buyer question
How big does a Lusitano horse get?
Our Animal Library lists the Lusitano horse at 15–16 hands · 1,000–1,200 lb (size).
Source: the Lusitano horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Lusitano horse in the Animal Library
The detail
The Portuguese baroque horse, bred for classical riding and mounted bullfighting, which demanded courage, balance and quick reactions. Lusitanos are brave, sensitive and eager, and they excel at collected work.
What to weigh
Grey Lusitanos carry a high lifetime melanoma risk, and the breed tends toward insulin resistance. Their sensitivity rewards skilled riders and can confuse novices.