Are you interested in becoming an equestrian? If you're trying to study all about the sport, you should definitely include the equestrian world in Portugal. The sport is one of the most popular in the country and different equestrian products made in Portugal are some of the best. If you want to learn from the best, all you have to do is look up the history of the sport in the country.
While it may be difficult for you to actually go to Portugal to learn about equestrianism, you can easily look up different websites online to learn about them. My friend who's into a lot of sports got hooked about it after his visit to Portugal a few years ago and I was surprised that he was able to find so many information about it even though he hasn't gone back to the country yet.
For instance, Portugal has a staple place in the Working Equitation European Cup because of the number of equestrian centers they have in the country and their passion for the sport. More and more people getting into the sport every year, and different accessories such as saddle kits are continually being developed and improved. Some of the best equestrians are also in Portugal. This mainly has to do with the country's history. Horse driving has always been a big part of Portugal's history that's why it's not surprising for it to escalade to one of their major sports.
Another factor that contributes to the success of horse riding in Portugal is its land area. The topography of the plains in the country is a big factor on why and how they can breed topnotch horses. The country is actually known for breeding Garrano and Sorraia horse breeds, two of the best endemic breeds in Portugal. And as mentioned before, there are a lot of equestrian centers to train the riders.
Because of the deep roots of equestrian Portugal, it's not difficult for people to get interested with the sport and with the country itself.
If you're also interested in reading more about equestrian Portugal, there are more online sources you'll find which includes an in-depth look at the sport and the different competitions that Portugal equestrians currently participate in.
