Ride Overview

Step into the world of the Lusitano.

Experience Portugal at its most equestrian with an exclusive journey combining world-class training, extraordinary Lusitano horses, and one of the country’s most celebrated horse festivals.  Enjoy private, personalized instruction in Dressage and Working Equitation, riding exceptional horses and refining your skills under expert guidance. Then step beyond the arena and into the heart of Portuguese horse culture with a guided visit to the spectacular Lusitano Festival—a gathering that celebrates the beauty, athleticism, tradition, and incredible versatility of this legendary breed.

Expect magnificent horses, passionate riders, centuries-old traditions, lively celebrations, and an insider’s glimpse into the world that has shaped Portuguese horsemanship for generations.  It’s your exclusive opportunity for a unique immersive equestrian experience in the land of the Lusitano, created for riders who want to train, explore, celebrate, and experience Portugal’s extraordinary horse culture from the inside.

Dates:  Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2027 (Stallion Approval program) or June 25-30, 2027 (Lusitano festival)
Rates:
Rider: $5,050.00 USD or €4,200 per person
Non-rider: $4,050.00 USD or €3,375 per person

NOTE:  4 person minimum to confirm either week.  8 person maximum.

Included

  • 5 nights accommodation in a 4**** hotel
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 6 private lessons in Working Equitation and/or Classical Dressage
  • Sunset beach trail ride
  • Guided visit to the Stallion Approval or Lusitano Festival
  • Horse and all Tack
  • All Local Taxes

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Travel Insurance (required)
  • Airport/Train Station transfers
  • Gratuities for the team at the end of the stay

Final itinerary and instructor availability are subject to confirmation

Training may be provided by the following distinguished horsemen and women, subject to
availability:
• Gilberto Filipe – Working Equitation World Champion
• João Bento – Working Equitation World Champion and International Dressage Rider
• João Pedro Rodrigues – Head Rider of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, or one of
the School’s international riders
• Ricardo Ramalho – International Dressage Rider and former rider of the Portuguese School
of Equestrian Art
• Pedro Torres – Working Equitation World Champion and International Dressage Rider
• Francisco Bella Carvalho – Vice Chief Rider of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
Additional guest instructors may be included throughout the programme.

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