After three years, this pair of horses is showing tremendous promise through continuous training.  They have a proper work ethic coupled with the style, grace and spirit passed down by their renowned paternal grandfather, “Xique Xique.” Their gaits are wonderful, and lengthening is quickly given at the opening of the fingers. Because these horses are half brothers on their father’s side, they have a true affinity and understanding for one other regarding the work presented to them; they compliment one other. As individuals, Vivo and Vaidoso are kind and pleasant mannered. In a field where the Lusitano has excelled on the international level, these two horses have demonstrated that they possess the ability to be genuine competitors in the world of driving. Now that the major part of their training has been completed, they are prepared to enter the competitive world. They would also be appropriate personal driving horses for someone who desires a relaxing alternative to the pressures of the modern world and share a fulfilling experience with others in their carriage.

These two lovely horses have been driven across country and in traffic. They are an exemplary representation of the Lusitano in a discipline that has for centuries demanded a multi-talented, dependable and honest horse.

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These horses are driving in a pair and will drive single , they have been ridden also, they will make wonderful all round horses that will give great pleasure and fun to whomever owns them. As a pair they have shown sufficient talent to this point in their training to be considered as candidates for competitive driving.

Photo: Gary Knoll

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