"Nervous, full of gallantry,
so obedient that they seem
to outguess the rider's
intentions; high thin
head, long wind loose
manes, elevated
movements and a striking
agility challenging all
threats and dangers with
indomitable courage."
-Manuel Veiga, describing
his Lusitano horses
so obedient that they seem
to outguess the rider's
intentions; high thin
head, long wind loose
manes, elevated
movements and a striking
agility challenging all
threats and dangers with
indomitable courage."
-Manuel Veiga, describing
his Lusitano horses
"Everything was offered by the race itself: wonderful fine slightly
convex heads today known as the "Veiga head", ancient rare colors...fine
flat legs with strong hocks, flexible backs, uncommon impulsion,
beautiful malleable necks...in short, the race offered him (Mr. Veiga) a
horse that makes our horse loving people vibrate."
-Alfredo Baptista Coelho, on the selection criteria for Lusitanos
convex heads today known as the "Veiga head", ancient rare colors...fine
flat legs with strong hocks, flexible backs, uncommon impulsion,
beautiful malleable necks...in short, the race offered him (Mr. Veiga) a
horse that makes our horse loving people vibrate."
-Alfredo Baptista Coelho, on the selection criteria for Lusitanos
Damasco 1985 Bay Lusitano Stallion (Malmequer x Xaquema)
15/3 hh. Imported from Portugal by his previous owner, Damasco's Portuguese revision
score was 81.5. He is an amazing 100% Veiga-blooded breeding stallion - while extremely
consanguinous, he has correct conformation, size and bone, large impeccable feet, and
reproductive vitality. His ardent, discerning temperament, beautiful movement, and
tremendous presence round out the package, and make him the heart of our breeding
program.
15/3 hh. Imported from Portugal by his previous owner, Damasco's Portuguese revision
score was 81.5. He is an amazing 100% Veiga-blooded breeding stallion - while extremely
consanguinous, he has correct conformation, size and bone, large impeccable feet, and
reproductive vitality. His ardent, discerning temperament, beautiful movement, and
tremendous presence round out the package, and make him the heart of our breeding
program.
Opala 1995 Heterozygous-grey Lusitano Mare (Elieto x Granada Da Capela)
15 hh. Imported from Portugal by her previous owner, Opala is 5/8 Veiga-blooded, and
has a remarkably classical Veiga-Lusitano appearance and temperament. Her athleticism
and desire to please are exceptional. We were very impressed with her sire, Elieto, in
Portugal. Opala has been approved for breeding by the Portuguese registry.
15 hh. Imported from Portugal by her previous owner, Opala is 5/8 Veiga-blooded, and
has a remarkably classical Veiga-Lusitano appearance and temperament. Her athleticism
and desire to please are exceptional. We were very impressed with her sire, Elieto, in
Portugal. Opala has been approved for breeding by the Portuguese registry.
Montana Lusitanos
Bar L7 Ranch
Choteau, Montana
Bar L7 Ranch
Choteau, Montana
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| The focus of our breeding program is the classical Lusitano. Over thousands of years, the Portuguese, especially the Manuel Veiga family, have carefully selected Lusitanos for functionality, particularly traits that made the Lusitano ideal for battle, the bullfight, and the haute ecole. We seek those same traits today, for the discerning rider who desires an intelligent, willing, athletic partner in work or sport. |
Pirana 1996 Chestnut Lusitano Mare (Centenario GS x Guapa JBN)
15/1.5 hh. We recently purchased Pirana, who was imported by a previous owner. By
Centenario from Mexico, and the Portuguese mare, Guapa, she is a rare find amongst
mares in North America with approximately 7/8 Veiga blood. She has been approved for
breeding by the Portuguese registry.
15/1.5 hh. We recently purchased Pirana, who was imported by a previous owner. By
Centenario from Mexico, and the Portuguese mare, Guapa, she is a rare find amongst
mares in North America with approximately 7/8 Veiga blood. She has been approved for
breeding by the Portuguese registry.
| "Up and coming" breeding prospects.... |
From The Royal Horse of Europe, by Sylvia Loch
The Iberian Factor:
-a slightly convex profile of the head
-large, generous eyes
-a long powerful neck, deep at the base and set
at a rather wide angle to the shoulder
-high withers
-a short-coupled body with powerful loins,
the back almost appearing rounded
-hind legs positioned well under the body axis,
producing excellent hock action and thrusting
forward impulsion
-small, round, high hooves
-a tempermament of exceptional courage,
willingness, and kindness
The Iberian Factor:
-a slightly convex profile of the head
-large, generous eyes
-a long powerful neck, deep at the base and set
at a rather wide angle to the shoulder
-high withers
-a short-coupled body with powerful loins,
the back almost appearing rounded
-hind legs positioned well under the body axis,
producing excellent hock action and thrusting
forward impulsion
-small, round, high hooves
-a tempermament of exceptional courage,
willingness, and kindness