| Looking for a location for the perfect holiday? Imagining | | | | can indulge your outdoor whimsy by riding through |
| a romantic setting where you can ride horses along a | | | | scenic parks and meadows within the vicinity. In these |
| shoreline or drink wine in a ranch while watching the | | | | equestrian centers, you will only be riding the best |
| sunset? Are you an equestrian looking for a hideaway | | | | horse breed found in Portugal - the Lusitano horses - a |
| where you can relax while you immerse yourself in | | | | breed specially reared for competitions and equestrian |
| your sport? | | | | sports. |
| Portugal, most famously known in the sports world for | | | | Because equestrian is such a popular sport in Portugal, |
| its soccer team, is also a country that appreciates | | | | there are also a lot of horse shows you can catch |
| equestrian or horse-riding as a sport. Horsemanship is | | | | during your stay. |
| an art that has been practiced in Portugal since the | | | | Finally, Portugal is also known for quality Portuguese |
| High Middle Ages. Though horses then were used | | | | equestrian equipment - saddles, bridles, riding boots and |
| more for transportation and military activities, horse | | | | other riding apparel. That's why Portugal is a place a lot |
| Dressage has always been a part of Portuguese | | | | of equestrians like to frequent. It's like a one-stop shop |
| tradition. | | | | when it comes to horse aficionados: they not only get |
| There are a number of excellent equestrian centers in | | | | to have a good and relaxing time during the holidays, |
| Portugal, where you can take formal lessons with | | | | but they also get to spend some time playing the sport |
| equestrian masters. If you are up for it, you can even | | | | they love the most - horse-riding. And, they get to |
| opt to learn how to drive a traditional, Portuguese | | | | shop for quality horse equipment to boot! |
| horse-drawn carriage. If you're more adventurous, you | | | | |