Horses

The Thoroughbred Lusitano (PSL) is a breed of horses originating in Portugal. It is the oldest saddle horse in the world, having been ridden for approximately five thousand years. Their ancestors are common to the Sorraia and Arab races. These two breeds form the so-called Iberian horses, which evolved from primitive horses existing in the Iberian Peninsula from which the small group of the still extant Sorraia breed is supposed to have descended directly. It is thought that this primitive breed was crossed with "Bereber" horses from North Africa and later also had Arabian influence.

The Lusitanian Thoroughbred has a natural aptitude for high school (Haute École) and high air exercises, as it puts the hind limbs under the mass with great ease. Thus, the Lusitano reveals itself not only in bullfighting and classical riding, but also in federated equestrian disciplines such as dressage, obstacles, towing and, in particular, working riding, being on the same level as the best specialists in the sport.

These Portuguese horses were used in the production of the film "The Lord of the Rings".