LA BELLE ERRANCE

THE LUSITANO

 

The lusitano, thoroughbred Lusitanian in English,
is originated from provinces of Ribatejo and Alentejo in Portugal.  
 
PRESENTATION
   Regarded for centuries as the prototype of the baroque horse,
   a superb horse in war, bullfighting and for schooling, its influence
   on horsemanship and thoroughbreds is colossal.
These few words summarize qualities of the thoroughbred Lusitanian: «nobility, beauty, flexibility, balance, manageability, hardiness». Its character presents a major asset: noble, impetuous, courageous, fine and nevertheless close to man, flexible, sociable, suited to training.The famous Master Nuno Oliveira made these purebreds known and appreciated throughout the world.
 
Nuno Oliveira (photo : J. Fadié)
 
 
DESCRIPTION
     

Often grey, he can also be bai,
bai brown, chestnut, isabelle
or palomino.

Generally of average size,
he can however reach the 1m70

He reach his adult size only towards age of 6 years.

Goya Belle Errance 2 years old

 

His head is slightly convex, expressive.

His encolure is round and broad at his base, and his breast is muscular.

He has a short back, a round croup and a low-attached tail.
APTITUDES
 

                      John Whitacker and Noviliero
  • These horses contributed to the glory of riders such as Michel Henriquet and Philippe Karl from «Cadre Noir de Saumur»
  • They are also used in bullfighting by prestigious Spanish riders such as Alvaro Domecq or Manual Vidrié
  • They are famous in «complet» under the supervision of John Whitacker
 
  • They are World Champions of team of 4 in 1996 
  • With the Olympic Games of Barcelona, Orphée, Lusitanian born in France, obtained the best French result in «Schooling», under the supervision of Catherine Durand
  • Its presence is very notable in the world of the stunts, the equestrian shows, the circus 
  • This general-purpose horse is also a marvellous companion for excursions
Guy Aguettaz and El Galo

 

 

«LA BELLE ERRANCE» INVITES YOU TO DISCOVER ALL THESE ASPECTS OF THE LUSITANO

 

CONTACT

INFORMATIONS AND APPOINTEMENT (French language only)
Guy AGUETTAZ - Tel: 06 07 21 28 25 (day) - Tel: 04 50 44 01 12 (evening)

Contact: Guy Aguettaz

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