Latest news and stories about equestrian in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Golegã Fair, one of the country's most iconic equestrian traditions, has become Intangible Cultural Heritage, following a decision published in the Diário da República this Monday. This recognises the historical roots of the event, which is scheduled for November 6th to 13th in what is known as the 'capital of the horse'.
The Portuguese team secured the title at the Working Equitation World Championship.
The Portuguese rider won the Dressage and Ease of Handling tests, securing first place in the individual standings in a competition that brought together 74 pairs from 22 countries.
Gilberto Filipe, riding the horse Morante SS, won his third world title in Working Equitation and became the first rider in the history of the sport to achieve this feat.
Gilberto Filipe has secured the world championship title in the equestrian discipline.
João Pedro Candeias, from Sousel, captained the Portuguese team to victory in the European endurance championship.
Pinetrees Riding Centre, in Almancil, marked its 41st anniversary with a day of equestrian competition, family entertainment and fundraising, raising €1,000 for ACCA’s Back to School project, which supports underprivileged The post Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Alter do Chão stud farm is the oldest in the world still operating at its original site. For over 300 years, it has preserved the genetic heritage of the Pure Blood Lusitano horses.
Thirteen purebred fillies and ten colts, 21 Lusitanos and two Arabians, will go to auction at the Alter Stud Farm on April 24th. Gniqui, a bay born in 2021, is expected to be the star of the afternoon. He has a starting bid of 20,000 euros, the highest among the 23 horses for sale.
The Algarve Vilamoura Classic Winter Series has been cancelled, with all five weeks of international showjumping competitions scheduled for late winter and early spring now called off. The events, which The post Vilamoura’s equestrian winter comeback cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident.
