| Are you interested in knowing what the | | | | given to leisurely activities such as bull fights and |
| Portuguese people do in their free time? Did you | | | | festivals. In order to help surface the qualities of |
| know that Equestrian activities are a part of | | | | the Lusitano breed, Portuguese breeders |
| Portugal's culture? It is considered as a part of the | | | | developed a certain method of raising these |
| country's leisure activities. The country prides itself | | | | horses. |
| with their numerous breeds of horses, all strong | | | | However, it was only in the 1960s that these |
| and elegant in nature. Among the most prominent | | | | horses became an independent breed. Even |
| and well known varieties of this creature is the | | | | today, citizens and families choose to breed these |
| Lusitano horse. Its name was derived from the | | | | wonderful horses because of they symbolize |
| country's old name, Lusitania, as given by their | | | | Portugal's cultural heritage and at the same time, |
| Roman conquerors. | | | | they are a part of the lives of many inhabitants |
| These horses owe their beginnings to the Iberian | | | | of the country. There are actually Lusitano bred |
| horses. In addition, they are often related to a | | | | horses which have been in existence for |
| Spanish breed of horse. Because these majestic | | | | numerous generations. In order to honor these |
| creatures were both strong and quick, they were | | | | amazing species, the Portuguese people celebrate |
| once used as allies in military missions. However, | | | | various festivals annually. These yearly events |
| because of the weak prevalence of wars within | | | | have actually gathered for them tourists around |
| the area, the purposes of these horses were | | | | the world. |