Lusitanos
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‘I was told I couldn't do it – now I want to inspire others’: Meet the rider aiming to be the first female dressage Olympian from the Middle East
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Tales from Tokyo: ‘It’s an honour to ride a horse bred by my family at the Olympics’
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H&H’s Tokyo horse of the day: the Lusitano stallion who stepped up to fill his ‘brother’s’ shoes
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Why Iberian horses are booming in Britain more than ever *H&H Plus*
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How clued up are you about one of the oldest horse breeds in the world?
At next week's Olympia Horse Show (13-19 December) the elegant Portuguese Lusitanos will be in action demonstrating their power and athleticism. Get yourself up to speed on the breed with these fast facts
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7 things you need to know about the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
The luxe red jackets, hats worthy of a fancy dress box and gleaming stallions might look familiar — but what is the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art all about?
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Lorenzo, the 'Flying Frenchman' will headline Adrenaline show in London
Lorenzo, the "Flying Frenchman", set to headline the Adrenaline show in London
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Shire mare fosters Lusitano colt after his dam dies
Barley Mimms Lady Sarah, who lost her own foal at around the same time, was matched with the colt by The National Foaling Bank charity
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Portugal celebrates the Lusitano breed
Portugal’s annual celebration of the horse – Golega Horse Fair – is a flamboyant festival for horse lovers and culture vultures alike
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In praise of the Lusitano
Despite the fact that it was never bred to be the perfect sport horse, the Lusitano has won the admiration of many competitors, says Horse & Hound