Already at the beginning I was touched. What a dedication to save this breed! You could feel the emotions behind even through the camera. Those ponies look amazing! The movements are great. I hope they can be there for generations to come. Thank you so much Alyssa for taking us along sich a precious journey of discovery!
I'm from the Bay Area in California. My Nauni had told me growing up, how my great-great grandfather sailed alone across the Atlantic from Lisbon and started a family in Rhode Island. She passed away in 2012 from cancer - but before she did, she began a search to find any living relatives in Portugal. She had found living relatives on one of the Azore islands that owned a horse ranch that we were told was over a century old. I know that she had been able to contact them somehow, but that point of contact was lost when she passed away. It's on my bucket list to visit Portugal, but more specifically to visit Lisbon and the Azores. Nauni never got to, so it turned into my mission to visit for her. She had gotten the chances to travel to Mexico many times, as well as Morocco and different places in the USA. But Portugal was the one place she really wanted to visit but never got to. Thank you for highlighting these majestic horses, and for showing some love to my distant relatives. And thanks to the TH-cam algorithm for recommending this video to me!
A new breed for me and I think one of the most exceptional pony breeds you have ridden. What beautiful horses. Great conformation, a kind eye and bubbling with energy. 🎉🎉
Oh, I absolutely adore these! I had never heard of them before, most likely because I have no real interest in smaller breeds. But these guys are absolutely lovely, they looked like a sized down version of a typical spanish horse, I love that!
incredibly good movement from such a small frame. and looks like they great drive from the rear end. Thank you for showing us these beautiful little horse.
Congratulations to the owners. All those years of hard work have payed off. Thanks Alyssa for this inspirational video. Cheers from Silvana from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾
oh my you are on the islands? are you per chance going to give the Garrano or the Sorraia breed a try? they are older than the Lusitano, and the Sorraia is considered an endangered breed but they are so beautiful! Enjoy your time in portugal!
I love that you are showcasing this breed! My family is Azorean-American and most people in the United States have no idea that the Azores exist or where they are located!
Their kind eyes, their movement, their refined looks...❤ Just beautiful! Thank you so much for showing us all these different breeds, mostly in their own countries! Love "traveling the world" 🌎 with you! 💕
What a beautiful pony. I love their passion to share this with others. Thank you for filming these rides for all of us horse lovers older and young!🐴🐎❤😊
I have never heard of the Terceira Pony. This is what I love about your channel - you introduce me to different breeds and recount their history and let us hear from the people who own them. What a valuable channel you have created! Love it! I have a Missouri Fox Trotter mare and love her and that smooth ride. Is the Terceira gaited also? I noticed they gait similar to a Pasafino, which is also gaited. But you make me want to get some of these breeds you show on your channel. thank you!
What a beautiful horse breed! I hadn't heard of this one before. Thank you for sharing it with the world! Also, of course for the benefit of this breed!
I have kinda heard of this pony. It is very beautiful and elegant. I never got what you got but I can see it now as that aspect of me never left. I love horses wholeheartedly.
Beautiful confirmation on most! Wow! Can see some Arab dishing on some. Clearly descended from Europe and North Africa. Keep up the conservation work. So many breeds on the cusp of extinction.
I’m not sure when you were in Portugal but if you ever have the chance you MUST visit over the Golega (pronounced goal gaa) Horse Festival where the best of the Lusitano breed are presented. This is a week of many different activities and presentations, all aimed at showing the versatility, beauty and character of the breed. There are 2 sessions- one in Spring for mares and yearlings, and one in Autumn for the stallions. Go once and you will never forget it.
Wao that is amazing didn’t know that breed but Nice looks like a small Lusitano - oh you made The same conclusion 😊 wonder what The DNA show - oh yes that canter looked very smooth but you are also a very good rider 😊
I'm sure you've been holding out on us. We don't need perfection. I know most owners would let you take their second best horse for a nice long scenic ride. No editing required.
100 Terceira Ponies in the world? Wow, that is rare and so endangered. Don't you wish you could ship them to Canada or the US like King Louis did with the 'Canadians'? And, they do look like Luso or PREs that got shrunk in the dryer. Perfect mini Iberians. It's hard to find a dreamy canter... 💓💓💓
Already at the beginning I was touched. What a dedication to save this breed! You could feel the emotions behind even through the camera. Those ponies look amazing! The movements are great. I hope they can be there for generations to come. Thank you so much Alyssa for taking us along sich a precious journey of discovery!
I loved the comment that they are like horses that had shrunk in the washing machine!
Bonsai lusitanos! Beautiful little horses!
I'm from the Bay Area in California. My Nauni had told me growing up, how my great-great grandfather sailed alone across the Atlantic from Lisbon and started a family in Rhode Island. She passed away in 2012 from cancer - but before she did, she began a search to find any living relatives in Portugal. She had found living relatives on one of the Azore islands that owned a horse ranch that we were told was over a century old. I know that she had been able to contact them somehow, but that point of contact was lost when she passed away. It's on my bucket list to visit Portugal, but more specifically to visit Lisbon and the Azores. Nauni never got to, so it turned into my mission to visit for her. She had gotten the chances to travel to Mexico many times, as well as Morocco and different places in the USA. But Portugal was the one place she really wanted to visit but never got to. Thank you for highlighting these majestic horses, and for showing some love to my distant relatives. And thanks to the TH-cam algorithm for recommending this video to me!
I live in Europe but had never heard of this breed before. How very interesting! Thank you so much, Alyssa, for broadening my knowledge.
Who loves discover the horse?
I love all of the content! Alyssa has taken us on so many adventures ❤
A new breed for me and I think one of the most exceptional pony breeds you have ridden. What beautiful horses. Great conformation, a kind eye and bubbling with energy. 🎉🎉
Indeed just shrunk a bit. Regal and classic. Beautiful movement.
Oh, I absolutely adore these! I had never heard of them before, most likely because I have no real interest in smaller breeds. But these guys are absolutely lovely, they looked like a sized down version of a typical spanish horse, I love that!
Hadn’t ever heard of these but they are gorgeous! Never thought “ I want a pony” till now.
incredibly good movement from such a small frame. and looks like they great drive from the rear end. Thank you for showing us these beautiful little horse.
Yay! They are very beautiful and sweet. My how wonderful.
How cool! Like mini-Lusitanos (they have the presence, intelligence, beauty...)
Absolutely beautiful. They are even more elegant than the Connemaras I've seen. Thanks for showing us another rare breed. I hope they thrive.
Congratulations to the owners. All those years of hard work have payed off. Thanks Alyssa for this inspirational video. Cheers from Silvana from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾
Thanks for watching! 🐴
What a mythical creature. Looks like he was made for you even though he is smaller. Lovely movement!
These are such beautiful ponies. I’m so happy someone took an interest and saved this breed.
Thank you for the video. Gorgeous horses 🐎🐎!!!
incredibly beautiful horses
Another breed that's new to me. What gorgeous little guys they are!
oh my you are on the islands? are you per chance going to give the Garrano or the Sorraia breed a try? they are older than the Lusitano, and the Sorraia is considered an endangered breed but they are so beautiful!
Enjoy your time in portugal!
Yes! I rode all of the Portuguese breeds on this film trip, so you will see lots of fun videos coming up. :) 🐴
Gosh you are sooo lucky and blessed to be able to ride all these beautiful creatures
I love that you are showcasing this breed! My family is Azorean-American and most people in the United States have no idea that the Azores exist or where they are located!
I’ve never heard of these ponies. They are lovely. I’m glad you able to shine a light on them.
I've never heard of them. I love them. Magical unicorn indeed!
I've never heard of this horse breed and they're gorgeous. So glad this gentleman is trying to bring them back. Thank you. God bless.
Their kind eyes, their movement, their refined looks...❤
Just beautiful! Thank you so much for showing us all these different breeds, mostly in their own countries! Love "traveling the world" 🌎 with you! 💕
You take us to some amazing places.
Beautiful horses . Thank you. Keep going! 😊
Thanks for joining me! 🐴
What a beautiful pony. I love their passion to share this with others. Thank you for filming these rides for all of us horse lovers older and young!🐴🐎❤😊
Thanks for watching and riding along with me! 😊
Those Are Beautiful Horses i so happy to see that this Breed is protected 🥰🤗❤
I've never heard of this pony, but what a beautiful, elegant pony! My favorite pony of any that you've featured. Thank you!
Very pretty Ponies.
Just so beautiful!
Their eyes are particularly beautiful.😍
I have never heard of the Terceira Pony. This is what I love about your channel - you introduce me to different breeds and recount their history and let us hear from the people who own them. What a valuable channel you have created! Love it! I have a Missouri Fox Trotter mare and love her and that smooth ride. Is the Terceira gaited also? I noticed they gait similar to a Pasafino, which is also gaited. But you make me want to get some of these breeds you show on your channel. thank you!
What an interesting and beautiful breed! ❤
How wonderful. Thank you, not heard of that breed before.
Superb❤
Lovely footage and amazing ponies...thank you for sharing with us
What a beautiful horse breed! I hadn't heard of this one before. Thank you for sharing it with the world! Also, of course for the benefit of this breed!
Oh my gosh! They’re so cute!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
I've never heard of this breed. They are strikingly beautiful! ❤️
A miniature lusitano pony how elegant & beautiful 🤩
Beautiful and that trot is to die for.
❤Beautiful ponies, Truly wonderful! I hope in the future the kids will learn about horse welfare, bitless, fitted saddles, big fields etc. 😊
very nice discover madam , your fabulous in riding the white horses, great & lovely.👏👏👏.⭐
Just so gorgeous! They are a nice size for you Alyssa! 😂❤
I have kinda heard of this pony. It is very beautiful and elegant. I never got what you got but I can see it now as that aspect of me never left. I love horses wholeheartedly.
Yes I have heard of them. They are essentially mini Lusitanos. They are very beautiful.
What beautiful ponies ❤ .
I have not heard of them before
They are beautiful
They're beautiful ❤
Never heard of this breed but they are gorgeous
My dream pony as a kid.
❤love these! I'd never heard of this breed!
Love this horse breed!
Beautiful! ❤
Beautiful confirmation on most! Wow! Can see some Arab dishing on some. Clearly descended from Europe and North Africa. Keep up the conservation work. So many breeds on the cusp of extinction.
Perfection! In a small package. Are they gaited? Thank you for all you do!
Never heard of this pony breed before this video.
I’m not sure when you were in Portugal but if you ever have the chance you MUST visit over the Golega (pronounced goal gaa) Horse Festival where the best of the Lusitano breed are presented.
This is a week of many different activities and presentations, all aimed at showing the versatility, beauty and character of the breed.
There are 2 sessions- one in Spring for mares and yearlings, and one in Autumn for the stallions.
Go once and you will never forget it.
Beautiful ❤️
I had a riding school since I was 5.
Have you ridden the Asturian pony and Galician/Galego (in northwest Spain/Portugal)?
Wao that is amazing didn’t know that breed but Nice looks like a small Lusitano - oh you made The same conclusion 😊 wonder what The DNA show - oh yes that canter looked very smooth but you are also a very good rider 😊
Another reason to want to go to Azores...sigh.
Haven't heard of the breed until now. Considering Portugal's geography, likely strong Barb influence. These ponies look like very small Lusitanos.
what is the average weight of the terciera pony?
I'm sure you've been holding out on us. We don't need perfection. I know most owners would let you take their second best horse for a nice long scenic ride. No editing required.
100 Terceira Ponies in the world? Wow, that is rare and so endangered. Don't you wish you could ship them to Canada or the US like King Louis did with the 'Canadians'? And, they do look like Luso or PREs that got shrunk in the dryer. Perfect mini Iberians. It's hard to find a dreamy canter... 💓💓💓
The gray they were lunging really needs a hoof trim!
it's a Lusitano pony!!!!!!!!!!!!
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