IBERIAN HORSE
Refers to a series of horse breeds originating from the Iberian Peninsula. The two main breeds are the Lusitano and the Andalusian. The Lusitano horse originates from Portugal and Spain, named after the Roman region of Lusitania. They were once considered the same breed and shared a registry until 1966 when they were classified as separate breeds. The Lusitano horse became distinct when King John V of Portugal created a cavalry of Portuguese horses, importing mares and stallions from Spain to form the Alter Real breed.
The list is composed of 16 breeds officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and other native horse breeds, including traditional ancient breeds, both historical and current, that do not have official recognition by the ministry. There are also 4 Portuguese breeds.
Pura Raza Español (Andalusian horse )
Asturcon
Burguete
Spanish Sport Horse (CDE Caballo de Deporte Español)
Retuertas
Basque Mountain Horse
Galician Pony (Pura Raza Gallega)
Hispano-arab
Hispano-breton
Losino
Jaca Navarra
Mallorquin
Marismeño
Menorquin
Merens
Monchino
Pottok
Serrano
Spanish Trotter
Jaca Soriana
Pirinenc Catalá
Ponei da Terceira
Lusitano
Alter Real
Sorraia
Garrano
IBERIAN HORSE BREEDERES
DRESSAGE PLUS – VASCO FREIRE
Vasco Freire, owner of the Dressage Plus Stud / couldelaria, famous for breeding Lusitano horses for sports.
Yeguada Arroyomonte
Yeguada Arroyomonte, a Spanish stud farm that breeds Purebred Spanish horses for dressage competitions. The farm has been dedicated to
IBERIAN HORSES FOR SALE
P.R.E.
Stallion
159 cm
Bay
2020
Toledo - Madrid
What breeds make Iberian Horses?
The list is composed of 16 breeds officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Pura Raza Español (Andalusian horse), Spanish Sport Horse (CDE Caballo de Deporte Español), Hispano-arab, Hispano-breton, Jaca Navarra, Mallorquin, Marismeño, Menorquin, Spanish Trotter, Jaca Soriana, Lusitano, Alter Real…
Are Lipizzaners Iberian horses?
Breeds such as the Lipizzan, Paso Fino or Central European warmblood horses have one of their origins in the Iberian horse, but cannot be considered Iberian.
Why did Portugal start calling their horses "Lusitano"?
In 1966, Spain prevented Portugal from registering its horses in the Spanish studbook. As a result, Portugal chose to give their Andalusian horses a new name: Lusitano, in reference to ancient Lusitania. This was a move to establish a distinct identity for their horses.
What is the history behind the Lusitano horse registry in Portugal?
Portugal opened its own Lusitano horse registry after Spain stopped allowing Portuguese horses to be registered in 1966. The Portuguese registry was initially open until 1980 and then reopened between 1996 and 1999 to introduce fresh Andalusian blood into the breed.
When did Portugal reopen the Lusitano horse registry to refresh the breed?
Portugal reopened the Lusitano horse registry twice: once from 1966 to 1980 and again from 1996 to 1999. These reopenings were aimed at introducing new Andalusian bloodlines to enhance the Lusitano breed.
