Conference Location
& Dates

October 15-20, 2024
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Florida

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2024 USLA Lusitano Conference

Experience everything USLA Lusitano Conference has to offer.

October 15-20, 2024
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Florida

4 Master Classes

Engage with the world's leading Lusitanos experts focusing on training and development from young horse to Grand-Prix

Expert Speaker Symposium | Full Day

Learn from top Lusitano and Equine Experts in topics ranging from genetics, breeding, training, and more

2 Competitions

Enjoy both USDF Dressage Show and APSL Morphology Competition events

400+ Attendees

Connect with your peers from across the Lusitano world

2024 USLA Lusitano Conference

Experience everything USLA Lusitano Conference has to offer.

October 15-20, 2024
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Florida

4 Master Classes

Engage with the world's leading Lusitanos experts focusing on training and development from young horse to Grand-Prix

Expert Speakers | Full Day

Learn from top Lusitano and Equine Experts in topics ranging from genetics, breeding, training, and more

2 Competitions

Enjoy both USDF Dressage Show and APSL Morphology Competition events

400+ Attendees

Connect with your peers from across the Lusitano world

2024 USLA Lusitano Conference

Experience everything USLA Lusitano Conference has to offer.

October 15-20, 2024
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Florida

4 Master Classes

Engage with the world's leading Lusitanos experts focusing on training and development from young horse to Grand-Prix

Expert Speakers

Learn from top Lusitano and Equine Experts for a full day Symposium including topics ranging from genetics, breeding, training, and more

2 Competitions

Enjoy both USDF Dressage Show and APSL Morphology Competition events

400+ Attendees

Connect with your peers from across the Lusitano world

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2024 Venue

World Equestrian Center

Ocala, Florida




Past Master Classes

(2023)

Kyra Kyrklund

Kyra has either ridden or coached in the past 11 Olympic Games. Since 2021, she has served as the national coach for the Portuguese dressage team. Her master class at the inaugural USLA Conference in Wellington brought Kyra's techniques for working with riders in general and Lusitanos specifically squarely into view.

Pedro Torres

Working Equitation champion Pedro Torres brought his training and development philosophy to USLA's first Conference, focusing on the development of the Lusitano for both Working Equitation and Dressage.

Past Speakers (2023)

<center><h3>Joao Ralao Duarte</h3><br>The Lusitano Horse Studbook</center>

Joao Ralao Duarte


The Lusitano Horse Studbook
<center><h3>Rebecca Bellone, PhD</h3><br>From Hair to There: Genetic Testing in the Horse</center>

Rebecca Bellone, PhD


From Hair to There: Genetic Testing in the Horse
<center><h3>Manuel Coimbra</h3><br>The Responsibility of Continuing a Breeding Tradition</center>

Manuel Coimbra


The Responsibility of Continuing a Breeding Tradition
<center><h3>Catherine Henriquette</h3><br>A Precursor in Showing Lusitano Horses at the Top Dressage Level</center>

Catherine Henriquette


A Precursor in Showing Lusitano Horses at the Top Dressage Level
<center><h3>Carlos Lopes</h3><br>The Lusitano in Dressage Today</center>

Carlos Lopes


The Lusitano in Dressage Today
<center><h3>Candace Platz</h3><br>Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam</center>

Candace Platz


Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam
<center><h3>Joao Pedro Rodrigues</h3><br>The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art</center>

Joao Pedro Rodrigues


The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
<center><h3>David Da Silva</h3><br>Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam</center>

David Da Silva


Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam
<center><h3>Daniel Vaz Silva</h3><br>The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art</center>

Daniel Vaz Silva


The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
<center><h3>Pedro Torres</h3><br>Working Equitation</center>

Pedro Torres


Working Equitation

Past Conference Guide Book

(2024)

 

Foundation Conference Sponsors (2023)

These dedicated companies and individuals supported the Inaugural USLA Conference in 2023! Thank you!