Lusitano breeders

A family stud farm, in the middle of the cork oaks.

At Herdade das Onzenas, Lusitano horses are bred and trained. The broodmares live in the water meadows and the colts stay out in the field until they are three, before they begin their training. Guests can watch the horses go about their day, sit in on training and, by prior booking, ride out across the 150 hectares of Ribatejo cork oak.

The stud farm

What you will find

From the facilities to the horses, all of it for people who care about riding and about being outdoors.
Lusitano horses in the stud farm paddocks
Lusitano horses

A noble breed raised in the open, in the Ribatejo.

The Lusitano is one of the oldest breeds in the world, known for its intelligence, its gentle temperament and its natural elegance. At Herdade das Onzenas the horses are raised with respect for the breed and for the Portuguese riding tradition.

  • Mares in the water meadows, colts in the field until they are three.
  • Guests can watch the horses in the paddocks.
The indoor arena, with its sand surface
Indoor arena

A professional space for training and displays.

The estate's indoor arena makes it possible to train and give riding displays at any time of year. Professional in size and lit by daylight, it is the heart of everything equestrian at Onzenas.

  • Indoor arena with a professional sand surface.
  • Classical riding displays for guests.
Riders out on the cork oak trails
Horse riding

See the estate at the pace of a horse.

Ride the trails across the estate's 150 hectares, between cork oaks and Ribatejo landscape. A guided ride, suited to every level — from people who have never been on a horse to experienced riders.

  • Horse riding by prior booking.
  • Four marked trails, from 2 to 16 km.
Two riders in the stud farm's outdoor arena
Facilities

Built around the wellbeing of the horse.

The Onzenas stud farm has individual boxes, generous paddocks, an outdoor arena and an indoor arena. All of it was designed to keep the horses comfortable and healthy the year round.

  • Individual boxes and paddocks with natural shade.
  • Outdoor and indoor arenas for training all year.
The stud farm is part of daily life here. Guests are welcome to watch, to learn and to take part — at a calm pace, with no rush.

Facilities

What is on the estate
  • Indoor arena
  • Outdoor arena
  • Generous paddocks
  • Individual boxes

Experiences

What you can do
  • Horse riding (by prior booking)
  • Trails through the cork oaks
  • Riding displays
  • Watching the horses

The stud farm

The horses and the guides
  • Lusitano horses
  • Registered breed
  • Specialist guides
  • All levels
Aerial view of the stud farm at sunset
Lusitano horses running through the estate's cork oaks
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