The HACIENDA DEL PASTELERO’s herd currently consists of more than 30 horses, including stallions and some young fillies and colts. Mostly Lusitanos, other breeds in the herd include German Warmbloods, Pure Spanish Horses (PRE—pura raza española), and a Knabstrupper.
All pure breeds, these animals exude beauty, nobility, and refinement. They are not just a collection of horses but a gateway to a deeper life. The horses roam freely on the estate and are captivatingly graceful to watch, bringing a magical quality to HACIENDA DEL PASTELERO.
SPIRITED, BOLD, INTELLIGENT AND ATHLETIC
Horses are intuitive, communicative, sensitive, intelligent, and very social animals. They are remarkable creatures capable of complex behaviours, such as learning from experiences, remembering things, and communicating through body language, especially the most intelligent purebreds.
To the untrained eye, all horses may seem alike, but there are many different breeds. And, just like humans, individual horses have distinct personalities and characteristics. Considered one of the most intelligent mammals, horses are also extremely gentle. The Lusitano is especially eager to please and has a people-oriented nature.
Find out more about Lusitanos.
Find out more about German Warmbloods.
Find out more about Pure Spanish Horses.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PUREBRED HORSE FOR A BREEDING PROJECT?
Our stallions, which include purebred Lusitanos, supply semen worldwide. If you are looking for a special stallion for your mares, the cooled semen of one of our stallions from HACIENDA DEL PASTELERO can provide true genetics for a particularly beautiful and versatile horse. The chilled semen is available for unlimited trials with a single mare in one breeding season.
Our premium purebred Lusitanos, Luso Warmbloods, and Spanish Sport Horses are first-class, versatile sport horses suitable for performance dressage, high school, showing, and exhibitions.
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WHAT MAKES A HORSE PUREBRED?
The standards for defining and registering the breed of horse vary. Purebred horses have a defined pedigree recognised by the breed’s registry. Some breeds have stricter rules about what does and doesn’t constitute a purebred. It is possible to have a purebred that isn’t registered with a breed registry but there is no guarantee of authenticity, other than from the breeder’s word, that the horse is purebred.
It is worth knowing that purebred horses are often called thoroughbreds, but this is incorrect; thoroughbreds are a specific horse breed.
The quality of a breed is only maintained through careful breeding. When choosing a breeder for your mare, it is essential to check the pedigree of the stallion is valid.
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AN INTELLIGENT MIND AND WILLING SPIRIT
The Lusitano is not just a horse; he is the living embodiment of intelligence, docility, love, and loyalty. These qualities are not mere character traits but the essence of these majestic creatures, which makes them truly remarkable and elegant in their own way.
There is much to love about the Lusitano, known for its brilliant mind and willing spirit. The most incredible thing, however, is that the Lusitano possesses a unique level of sensitivity, a quality to be cherished.
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES
The refined breeds, such as the Lusitano, Luso Warmbloods and Spanish Sport Horses, possess great intelligence and sensitivity, enabling them to forge deep connections with people. Merely being in their presence sparks passion, sharpens clarity, and fosters inner presence, a testament to our profound bond with these magnificent animals.
Scientific research has demonstrated the profound benefits of being in the presence of horses. From reducing blood pressure and cortisol levels to boosting feel-good endorphins, these incredible creatures can mirror and interact with human emotions, fostering a wide range of positive psychological effects.
The relationship between humans and horses goes back centuries, but there is no greater privilege than being in their presence, which invokes a strange combination of calm and creativity.
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