Lusitano horses

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I am going with a friend to look at a Lusitano gelding this afternoon, and wanted to at least pretend to know what I'm looking at. It is grey, 15.3hh, backed but not ridden on. With the breed is there anything specific we should be looking out for, common problems etc? The yard has a few for sale and as we're both looking to buy we have asked if we can go up and have a bit of a 'window shop' whilst not wanting to come across as timewasters. So, thats my afternoon planned...
 
He should have a very sweet personality. Most spanish horses should, in fact
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I think I know the horse you're talking about though
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Was he advertised on the internet with a picture of a guy standing next to him wearing one of those funny hats?
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OK thanks - no haven't seen the ad you mention, just heard from word of mouth via a friend. Is local nr Truro. Also has a skewbald 4y/o dutch gelding for sale. Fingies crossed.
 
Hi there,

I am lucky enough to own two PRE (Andalusian) horses that we bought from Spain 3 years ago - they are absolute gems!

Lusitano's are a little more stocky in build with often slighly roman nose as against the elongated face of PRE's. He should have plenty of bone, a broad chest, short back, well-muscled crest and powerful quarters. One common fault prevalent in Iberian horses is a tendency to have very small 'boxy' feet. You can expect them to be more upright, but not overly small. Actually they tend to have extremely good horn quality - my farrier loves shoeing ours! If the horse has been imported and you are interested in buying him, you should also beware of OCD - I had 4 horses fail the vet on this in Spain before finding the two we came back with.. Most Lusitanos, like PRE's tend to dish to some degree - one of ours has legs like propellers and I often wonder how he manages to stay on all four pins, but he does!

They have a fantastic temperament - highly intelligent and very quick to learn although this comes with a memory like an elephant and extreme sensitivity! They are very 'people' horses and often develop a very strong bond with humans.

They are also very versatile horses and are as happy jumping as in the arena and usually very courageous. They are extremely hardy and very good do-ers.

Most good quality Spanish or Portugese horses for sale in this country are extremely expensive. I have seen some cheaper horses advertised, but they generally tend to be, in my opinion, very poor examples of the breed..

If you find a good one, it could be the best horse you've ever owned!!

Hope this helps
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OK thanks. If it is a maybe will post on here so you can see some pics. Wont be making a rush decision as have a few to see and the only breed I know my stuff on is New Forest ponies!
 
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