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At Monte Barrão, each horse has a story and today we invite you to discover Real , a 4-year-old Lusitano who perfectly represents the qualities we value in our breeding program: balance, nobility, and athletic potential. Still in the early stages of his career, Real is progressing steadily in his basic training and continues to impress us with his calm temperament and eagerness to learn. He is the kind of horse that grows with every session — curious, confident, and ready to

Growing Confidence One Gentle Routine at a Time At Monte Barrão Stud Farm, this stage is critical as it lays the foundation for the horse’s entire future career, whether in sport, leisure, or breeding. When conducted correctly, the young horse develops trust, confidence, and willingness, ensuring optimal harmony between horse and rider. Training is led by Fernando Pinheiro Bonito, whose extensive experience and dedication shape well-educated, confident horses prepared for bo

Life Design starts with true self-awareness, knowing your needs and values is the spark for new life paths. 🐴 Horses mirror your inner state, giving real-time feedback that unlocks clarity and confidence. 💡 From there, creativity flows, ideas turn into prototypes, and action begins right away. 💫 Exclusive: Only 6 spots available 🔥 Early Bird: Save €100 when you book by 31 Dec 2025 📍 March 2026 | Portugal

🐴 With Equine-Assisted Learning, systemic coaching, Design Thinking, resilience training & Positive Psychology, you’ll unlock fresh perspectives and strengthen your self-leadership.

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Discover How Much Closeness or Distance You Need. 🌿  In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right balance between closeness and distance is key to staying authentic and connected. But how do you know what feels right for you? 🤝💫  At our upcoming 4-day retreats, you’ll have the chance to explore this balance in beautiful, serene surroundings and to design your own personal or professional journey. Step into a world of experimentation, learning, and inspiring exchange. Joi

We invite you to shape your live with joy and ease, based on well-founded methods, experiential learning and the inspiring envorinment of a Monte Barrão breeder of Lusitanos. In a world full of opportunities, Design Your Own Journey represents the active creation of your own life path and the embarkation on positive change and personal development. To start your individual journey, build change competencies, leverage your strengths, and take immediate action, we apply metho

Come with us on an unforgettable 5-day equestrian getaway in the heart of Portugal, where centuries-old traditions blend with modern luxury.  Stay at the beautiful Boavista Country House and explore the majestic Lusitano horses of the Alter Real studfarm, originally bred for royalty. From a private dressage lesson with renowned Picador Francisco Bessa de Carvalho to sunrise photoshoots and scenic trail ride with Monte Barrão, every day offers a new adventure. Plus, experience

Estão abertas as inscrições para o Estágio da Páscoa no Monte Barrão, que se destina a jovens cavaleiros de diferentes níveis, cujo objetivo é desenvolver os seus conhecimentos e práticas equestres e terem a oportunidade de lidarem com as atividades diárias de uma Coudelaria. Datas disponíveis: 25 a 29 de março ou 1 a 5 de abril. O estágio decorrerá das 09:00h às 17:30h e terá como programa: PROGRAMA • Tratamento dos Cavalos • Aulas de equitação (prática e teórica) • Passeio

The tradition that exists in Portugal to clip foals (and mares) is based on the fact that these animals live outdoors during summer. This is an extremely dry and hot period in this region and plants are disseminating many burrs ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bur ). Burrs and also insects, tend to tangle up in the hair (specially thin foal hair) causing severe injury to the animal. Clipping a newborn foal must be done very carefully so that it is not a stressful experience;