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Horse riding vacations - Morgado Lusitano

Horse Equestrian Vacation
Ride Classical Dressage Horses
in Portugal

Horse riding vacations in Portugal. Learn classical dressage riding skills on Lusitano stallions trained to a high level and rarely made available as school mounts. Equestrian horse vacations include deluxe lodging and meals. Our horse riding vacations are only a reservation away.
BEST VALUE PRICING! Our riding vacations are for 7 Days/ 7 Nights.
Includes Deluxe Lodging, Meals, Horses and Personal Instruction.
Visit the Portuguese Riding Academy in the morning and ride with the Principal rider in the afternoon, exclusively from
MORGADO LUSITANO

MORGADO LUSITANO is Classical Horsemanship. From the beginning of the day to the end, Morgado Lusitano reveals the beauty and majesty of the Lusitano horse with our horse riding vacations. Here you can perform beautiful horsemanship, and participate under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor who is trained in the type of horsemanship skills that produces classical results. Morgado Lusitano's horse riding vacations offer an undiluted Classical riding experience by providing you with stallions trained to levels that are rarely made available as school mounts. The movements that you can participate in with these horse are the shoulder in, halfpass, pirouette, counter canter, flying lead changes, tempi changes, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk and other High School maneuvers! You have discovered a place that understands your desire to pursue a higher level of horsemanship taught in a Classical manner. To make your stay even more enjoyable, you will be a guest at our beautiful accommodations at our private estate high above the scenic river Tejo.

" In short, my Morgado trip was every bit all that was advertised, and more. I would surely recommend the adventure to anyone, serious or casual horseman, as well as anyone who is not riding, there are scores of things to do during the week."

WHAT IS CLASSICAL RIDING? It is the pursuit of riding following the teachings laid out by the classical Masters of Horsemanship. The methods are time honored and available to us through books encompassing more 2000 years of riding. Classical horsemanship is the ultimate goal for many riders. In the United States a similar style of riding is often seen in dressage shows, and is demonstrated in 3rd and 4th level tests. But true Classical riding goes far beyond just showing in competition. The understanding and performance of Classical Dressage requires a great deal of focus and study, and it is important to ride a well trained horse so you can learn to harmonize Horse Vacation horse riding arena with it. With proper instruction during our horse riding vacations, riders can bring out the best in their mounts, and the mounts can bring out the best in their riders! At Morgado Lusitano we use the methods known as "The Art of Marialva" for our horse and rider training and we also demonstrate these arts for you and then teach you to perform them yourself as part our client services.

" I just want to thank you again for such a wonderful experience at Morgado. You were so very kind and helpful....we felt completely at home and welcome. It was a real privilege to be your exclusive guests and to have an intensive riding and watching experience with someone so talented as Rodrigo. He and the staff were such a pleasure to be around."

THE TRAINED STALLIONS of Morgado Lusitano are the heart of the center. Without the generous nature of these beautiful horses, it would be impossible for you to learn. Fortunately the horses here are happy and willing. This is due to the many years of careful training that they have received which allows them to be relaxed and supple, even while a novice rider hesitatingly asks for complex lateral movements. This facility has a large and varied selection of stallions, of all ages and abilities, which will be specifically matched to our clients goals.

"Superlatives aren't enough! I cannot think of enough good things to say about Morgado Lusitano. I loved everything about it and will be back with my friends in tow. Thanks for everything,. It was all you said and more".

MORGADO LUSITANO focuses on classical riding because it is interwoven in the culture of Come to our horse riding vacations and experience the magic of riding our awesome Lusitano stallions Portugal. We offer riders wishing to pursue classical dressage one of the greatest opportunities for learning during our horse riding vacations. At Morgado Lusitano, classical dressage is not only the standard by which horses are trained, it is employed daily by the practioners of the Art. The Portuguese men and women instructors who will be sharing their skills with you excellent riders themselves, and at this center they are accessible to instruct you, regardless of your skill level. Morgado Lusitano has opened its facility to a select few riders each year to give you a chance to experience the magic of riding our awesome Lusitano Stallions. Don't miss this chance to reserve the experience of a lifetime today while having the ultimate horse riding vacation!

"My experience at Morgado was to put it quite simply.... my best travel experience to date. I would go back there in a minute. The people ( Joao, Rodrigo and ALL the staff at Morgado) were amazing. They made us feel right at home like part of the extended family.
The riding experience was everything I had anticipated and then some. I was able to ride upper level movements never attempted before such as tempis, piaffe and passage. I was like a dream come true!!!"

We offer a very nice DVD for $15.00 USD including shipping within the USA. This updated DVD has complete information on the housing, riding facility, instructors, the horses, and also some tourist information on Lisbon. It also includes bonus footage of the instructors working as professional riders for media productions. It is highly recommended if you are planning a riding holiday to Portugal.