We descend from traditional horse breeding families and our love for horses brought us together.
We imported from Portugal and Brazil proven bloodlines in form and functionality for sports, understanding its extensions in dressage, "Haute Ecole" and bullfighting. Our broodmares carry the lines of Andrade, Veiga, and Quina, having descendents of Nilo, Neptuno, Zique and Dragao.
Our search for an intelligent, noble, versatile, and athletic horse took us through most of the Lusitano horse breeding properties. We spent a great deal of time researching, studying and traveling through Portugal and Brazil. This is how we became knowledgeable in the way of the Lusitano and naturally, our own operation came to be.
For breeding purposes, we do not limit ourselves to use our stallions exclusively. We also acquire the services of the best, not only in the country but in the world as well. Thus, we maintain the high standards that are expected to be found in the bloodlines we manage. We strive to develop the full genetic potential of our horses by following proved guidelines and standards obtained directly from the traditional Portuguese breeders.
The horses are all cared for as early as the prenatal age through adulthood. We ensure their wellbeing in general by keeping individual records on our horses, thus forestalling any problem arising from unsoundness or unbalanced feed intake.
At maturity, our Lusitano horses are handed over to a professional team of individuals who train them in classical dressage.
HARAS AZUL adheres to the traditional Portuguese standards, which are mythical and legendary.
Form, functionality, dignity, courage, heart, soul, and gracefulness, typifies the Lusitano as well as his extraordinary intelligence and athletic makeup. These are the Lusitanos we breed. |