Wasatch Lusitanos

Soft spring light, fresh grass in the pastures, and the gentle rhythm of our herd’s hooves—there’s something peaceful about this season that feels just right.

This Easter, it’s a lovely reminder to slow down, enjoy the simple moments, and spend time with the people who matter most. Whether it’s out in the fields or around the table, it’s time to be with family and appreciate the day together.

Wishing everyone who celebrates a happy Easter.

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Teamwork paid off! 🐎✨

On the way to Wellington for the Adequan’s week 10 (national), we set off with a feeling something special was ahead.

Our two horses behaved like true champions—always attentive to ’s timely aids, both during warm-up and, especially, in their tests. Paladin WL stood out in his USEF Third Level Test, earning an impressive 67.702% and securing a place on the podium! 🏆

We couldn’t be prouder of our golden horse-and-rider team. As Paladin continues to gain experience, we’re confident the scores will only keep rising!

Dressage

Did you miss us? 👀

Last weekend we were quite busy — and buzzing with anticipation — as took Nero CCM for a ride out of our home facilities.

Mission (well!) accomplished! Afterward, Nero clearly enjoyed some well-deserved rest, happily munching on some nice quality hay and catching up on sleep. 🐴🌾

Can you guess where we were?
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Fulfilling days for our riders ✨

Each horse is a constant work in progress. As breeders, we set high expectations—especially since we manage the development of every one of our horses ourselves.

This weekend, we put our Lusitano stallion Paladin to the test. After competing in Model & Movements in 2024 and dressage in 2025, we are now continuing his journey toward the highest levels of dressage.

We kicked off the year at Ocala’s , where Paladin competed at St. George level under the saddle of . He completed his test with great effectiveness, marking an important milestone both for Paladin and for our stud.

This is just the beginning—many more competitions lie ahead for our horses & riders this year. Stay tuned! 🐎

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