Buyer question
How long does a Lusitano horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Lusitano horse a lifespan of 25–30 years.
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.
- Origin
- Portugal
- Best fit
- Dressage, working equitation
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Easy keeper, mane care)
- Temperament
- Brave, sensitive, eager
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.