Sags_Deer
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has anyone ever owned one, know anything about them. Any info greatly appreciated. many thanks.
Lusitanos, can anyone tell me about them pls?
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Bossanova
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As with any breed, they range in quality and type. A lot of stuff imported isnt great and a lot of them are very expensive. Use a reputable contact if you buy from this country or abroad.
Lovely horses though, very willing but can be sensitive and quite often theyre taught to do things to put their price tag up without having any of the basics established.
Are you thinking of buying one?
Lovely horses though, very willing but can be sensitive and quite often theyre taught to do things to put their price tag up without having any of the basics established.
Are you thinking of buying one?
amandaco2
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i would agree with boss.
quite a lot of taught high school very young.
they feel totally different to ride-very upright and bouncy!the trot feels totally different especially, compared to TB types-you can feel how much higher the knee action and hock action is.
the ones ive ridden (mostly stallys) have brilliant temperments even though they do live coverings and were easy to handle.generally because of the way they are made and move they are built more for collection than extension (not to say some of them cant extend of course but generally..)
they are less suited to the very highest level of dressage than a warmblood.
im not sure about jumping, i would have thought with being able to collect nicely and with the upright confo and powerful backend they would be fairly good..?
quite a lot of taught high school very young.
they feel totally different to ride-very upright and bouncy!the trot feels totally different especially, compared to TB types-you can feel how much higher the knee action and hock action is.
the ones ive ridden (mostly stallys) have brilliant temperments even though they do live coverings and were easy to handle.generally because of the way they are made and move they are built more for collection than extension (not to say some of them cant extend of course but generally..)
they are less suited to the very highest level of dressage than a warmblood.
im not sure about jumping, i would have thought with being able to collect nicely and with the upright confo and powerful backend they would be fairly good..?
MagicMelon
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I have a part bred. He retains the paces of a Luso (high front leg action - which yes, is rather difficult to sit to in trot!) and the temperament / attitude. I find my boy is a sensitive ride (ie. quick off the leg yet quiet in the mouth) but all in all he's a fabulous horse who tries so damn hard for me at competitions.
Luso's temperant is famous for being extremely kind and genuine. They are very very willing horses and I've been told the stallions are generally very easy to handle etc.
I think they are a specialist breed. Some dressage judges love them, others don't. They aren't so much floaty like WB's but they are full of presence and I think look more spectacular. Jumping-wise, I think they have been very under-used in this disipline but are slowly coming out. One of the Whitakers had huge success with a pure Luso (Novilhero - spelling?!) and one went round Badminton last week!
I would DEFINATELY get another. I would love to some day get a pure bred. But I think if I were looking for another eventer I would get the same cross as I have now (Luso x TB). I think a LOT of pure breds are still very overpriced here, probably just because they are specialist.
Luso's temperant is famous for being extremely kind and genuine. They are very very willing horses and I've been told the stallions are generally very easy to handle etc.
I think they are a specialist breed. Some dressage judges love them, others don't. They aren't so much floaty like WB's but they are full of presence and I think look more spectacular. Jumping-wise, I think they have been very under-used in this disipline but are slowly coming out. One of the Whitakers had huge success with a pure Luso (Novilhero - spelling?!) and one went round Badminton last week!
I would DEFINATELY get another. I would love to some day get a pure bred. But I think if I were looking for another eventer I would get the same cross as I have now (Luso x TB). I think a LOT of pure breds are still very overpriced here, probably just because they are specialist.
ticobay831
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Totally agree with MagicMelon, they are a fantstic breed.
I also own a part bred and hes just incredable
Debs x
I also own a part bred and hes just incredable
Debs x
ticobay831
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LusoLover
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I have a Luso with a tiny bit of TB in him and am so thrilled with him. He has taught me more in the 2 years of owning him, than in the previous 20 years of learning to ride. They are extremely light in the hand and very very sensitive to your seat. Consequently you really have to think about every movement of your body, particularly where your weight is.
If you are considering getting one, I would recommend finding someone to help you, who really understands the breed, (particularly if you import him/her) to get the best out of them.
Beware that a Luso started in Portugal may be quite different to one started in the UK.
I would call myself an enthusiast rather than an expert, but please feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.
If you are considering getting one, I would recommend finding someone to help you, who really understands the breed, (particularly if you import him/her) to get the best out of them.
Beware that a Luso started in Portugal may be quite different to one started in the UK.
I would call myself an enthusiast rather than an expert, but please feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.