Buyer question
Is a Lusitano horse good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Lusitano horse 3 out of 5 for beginners (sensitive to rider errors).
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.
- Temperament
- Brave, sensitive, eager
- Best fit
- Dressage, working equitation
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Eager to learn)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Easy keeper, mane care)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Quick, collected)
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.