Lusitano show , Golega 2007. www.lusitanopassion.dk

[limavima]

Beautiful!

[Lucayy017]

Woah it has like 2 necks

[kadysonne]

shit hyperflection!!!

[jjsep60]

Love my portuguese mates!

[Caliekat15]

My god every dressage rider and trainer could stand to take lessons with this man. The horse is effortless and beautiful, what a treat thank you for posting

[dgia1000]

PORTUGAL!!!!! 

[wlplatzek]

what a cool demo! This is the magic of the Iberian breeds - ideal conformation for this work. Part of the trick is their tremendous musculature, and in this case, such a wonderfully relaxed and flexible rider, following his horse, rather than shoving him through the ride. Who wouldn't want one of those?

[snipper1980]

it is in fact a PORTUGUESE BREED AND IM PROUD OF IT

[Samsam2992]

Isn't this the music from The Mask of Zorro?

[kDOTsProductions]

Imagine the bond that that horse and rider must have..No reins or anything..Just a pole...!!! So amazing!

[jipsigal]

The precision and control both the rider and horse have in making the tight flying leads (the 'dancing'/skipping gait towards the end), with the front at a separate cadence than the rear. This is not just a show horse, this is an ARTIST.

Bellissimo!

This kind of equestrianship sparked my imagination & dreams, as a girl many years ago.

My accomplishments over many years (until a car accident & spinal injury sidelined me, 10 years ago) pale in comparison to what these riders & trainers achieve.

[NightingaleWriter]

Fantastic!!

[lortkajaj]

when i watch this sometimes i feel like im watching mythological centaur , he looks like one body with this "dancing" horse:)

[zzp1]

A splendid show - the baroque exterior of the Lusitan is a joy to the eye.

They are bred for special purposes: the Bull ring, the parade, and in earlier times the tournoi.

As a war horse, no. Knee action is to high to make it fit for long distances as a cavalry charger.

Nonetheless tremendously elegant and beautiful. I would not mind to have one.

[lykkebianca]

@zzp1 : yes warhorse - in close combat war. not cavalry ( that was with guns - and much later period ) . But for ex. in the 15 th -16.th century wars where they fought with swords in close combat on the battle field. worked in a tight space and needed to be fast and flexible.

the warmblood was invented for the later period cavalry type of war. where horses had to be " canon food" - and charge right into the canons and yes - long marches.

[victoriahorses]

i loved the flying changes on the tight circle ; impressive!!!!

[gryphonkeen]

That's the music from Zorro

[andrea91vlc]

de lo mejorcito que he visto que control del caballo con los pies...

[chauffe2]

very beautiful horse

[funwithknives00]

I hope, you look after those horses well. They are doing amazing things for their riders.

[KelleeAndBuck]

@funwithknives00 well they dont look sick do they? but i know what you mean! =)

[sunnyboy1314]

boring

[cycyvaz]

Cavalo espetacular,excelente gineteadas!

[2chapo]

Hermoso caballo, exelente rienda y estupendo jinete, que buena exprecion del arte ecuestre

[shayshay211]

amazing :D

[millielovesponys]

i have a stlalion just the same breed as them my 5 year old sister rides him

[trakehner24]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[lykkebianca]

ok - so his name is Rodrigo - what is his last name ? is it matos ?

[lusitanux]

the last name is Torres, and name the horse is Quo-vadis

[lykkebianca]

Thanks. I put it in the text now.

[bigzanessa]

@lykkebianca No it's Torres. He's my "teacher".Pround of that

[StillLuvYaBigBrown]

AMAZING! wow, very smart horse ^^

[boobearzoo]

WOW that is incredible!

[crazyimagination]

I hope that this year 2009 i can go there with one of the stables horses who is also a lusitano. although he is not mine i ride him the most intensely and i train him so i rlly hope i can go there with my two teachers!

[KatyD43]

fantastic to watch, thanks for posting it.

I'm going to Golega for the first time this year - can't wait!

[jjsep60]

Viva Portugal! Ole

[Veigaluso]

I saw Rodrigo in Golegã, this performance was absoulutely fantastic! / Maria

[Lynnemacleod]

Amazing. Does anyone know who this is? I think we maybe saw him in a demonstration at Windsor horse show. Thanks

[AndreCymbron]

Magnifico!!!

[Baroqlvr]

Great video. Thank you for posting :)