| Lusitano horse | | | | from stronger Roman horses or because of some |
| Equestrian activities are quite famous in Portugal. The | | | | hybridization long time back is not known, but lusitano |
| country has a military and imperial past and is known | | | | horses are hugely popular all over Portugal and rest of |
| for its adventures and other related exploratory | | | | the world amongst equestrian enthusiasts and |
| activities. People in Portugal have always been | | | | hobbyists. Because these are very strong, and have |
| admirers of horses and this explains why Portuguese | | | | been the pride of many conquerors, generations and |
| horses are some of the best breeds all over the world. | | | | generations have bred this kind of horses. Some |
| Adjacent Iberian countries like Spain and others too | | | | reports say that even though these horses have been |
| have been equally active in the equestrian field and | | | | famous and popular for a large part of Portuguese |
| have greatly helped in creating new and stronger | | | | history, the name caught on only after the late 20th |
| breeds of horses in this country. The word Lusitano is | | | | century. The horses have been held in so high esteem |
| said to be derived from Lusitania, the Roman name for | | | | that even today, families that breed the type are |
| regions constituting today's Portugal. | | | | considered with great honor. A lot of festivals |
| Since time immemorial, the Lusitano horse has been | | | | surrounding horses and most especially lusitano horses |
| bred in Portugal and has remained a prized possession. | | | | have been conducted for a long time now. Such |
| Whether it is because they have a continuous lineage | | | | popularity is hard to witness elsewhere. |