Country of Origin: Portuguese 
Use today: The nimble and hearty Lusitano, with the ability to move quickly around a charging bull, is a prized mount in Portuguese bullfighting, where the bull is not killed. The horses are also talented in dressage and traditional western pursuits. 
Color: Lusitanos are found in all solid colors with the most popular being gray or bay. 
Height: 15 to 15.3 hands.
 

Profile: The Portuguese Lusitano was officially created in the late 1960s after Portuguese breeders op...


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