USLA Conference on the Lusitano Horse

Feb 6-8, 2023    •    Wellington, Florida

Thank you for attending the USLA Conference in Wellington Florida!

The conference was held February, 6-8, 2023 in Wellington, Florida. Internationally acclaimed instructors and Lusitano experts from around the globe were featured in a Symposium and 2 days of Master Classes.

USLA Would like to thank everyone for their participation and we look forward to hosting more engaging events like this one in the future.
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Conference Program

Conference Overview

USLA Conference Schedule

Monday, February 6, 2023 - Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023

Monday, February 6, 2023
USLA Conference Pedro Torres Master Class, 9am-5pm
Location: May Fair Oaks, 3299 Hanover Circle, Loxahatchee, FL
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023

Symposium Program
Location: Palm Beach State College, 15845 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves, FL
8:00: Welcome - Sheri Prucka
8:15: Keynote: The Lusitano Horse Studbook - João Ralão Duarte
9:00: The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and the Riding Traditions in Portugal - João Pedro Rodrigues & Daniel Vaz Silva
10:00: Coffee Break
10:20: The Responsibility of a Continuing a Breeding Tradition - Manuel Coimbra
11:00: From Hair to There: Genetic Testing in the Horse - Rebecca Bellone, PhD
1:40: A Precursor in Showing Lusitano Horses at the Top Dressage Level - Catherine Henriquet
12:00: Special Tribute to Manuel Paim and Manuel Braga
2:15: Lunch
1:00: Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam: Finding Common Ground - Candace Platz & David Silva
2:00 Working Equitation - Pedro Torres
3:00 Coffee Break
3:15 The Lusitano Horse in Dressage competition, João Pedro Rodrigues
4:00 The Lusitano in Our Days! What is it’s Future in Dressage? - Carlos Lopes
4:30 APSL Judging - João Ralão Duarte
5:00 Closing – Sheri Prucka
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
USLA Conference Kyra Kyrklund Master Class, 8:50am-5pm
Location: May Fair Oaks, 3299 Hanover Circle, Loxahatchee, FL

Mon:Pedro Torres MC

USLA Conference Pedro Torres Master Class

Monday, February 6, 2023, 9am-5pm

Location: May Fair Oaks, 3299 Hanover Circle, Loxahatchee, FL
Monday, February 6, 2023
USLA Conference Pedro Torres Master Class, 9am-5pm
Location: May Fair Oaks, 3299 Hanover Circle, Loxahatchee, FL
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9:00: Welcome and Introductions.
9:10 Horse 1
10:00: Horse 2
10:50: Coffee Break
11:10: Horse 3
12:00: Lunch Break
1:00: Horse 4
1:50: Horse 5
2:40: Coffee Break
3:00: Horse 6
4:00: Recption with Pedro Torres
5:00: Master Class Closing

Mon Eve:Breeder Member Dinner

USLA Conference Breeder Member Dinner

Monday, February 6, 2023, 7:30pm

Special Event For Speakers, Sponsors (Gold, Silver, and Bronze), Special Guests, and USLA Breeder Members
USLA Breeder Members:Tickets are available from your USLA Website Account

Sons of the Wind Farm
12981 Casey Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

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Attire:
Appropriate dress for the breeder member dinner for both women and men ranges from business casual to cocktail attire.

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Tues:Symposium

USLA Conference Symposium

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023
Location:Palm Beach State College, 15845 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves, FL
8:00: Welcome - Sheri Prucka
8:15: Keynote: The Lusitano Horse Studbook - João Ralão Duarte
9:00: The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and the Riding Traditions in Portugal - João Pedro Rodrigues & Daniel Vaz Silva
10:00: Coffee Break
10:20: The Responsibility of a Continuing a Breeding Tradition - Manuel Coimbra
11:00: From Hair to There: Genetic Testing in the Horse - Rebecca Bellone, PhD
1:40: A Precursor in Showing Lusitano Horses at the Top Dressage Level - Catherine Henriquet
12:00: Special Tribute to Manuel Paim and Manuel Braga
2:15: Lunch1:00 Demystifying the Prepurchase Exam: Finding Common Ground - Candace Platz & David Silva
2:00 Working Equitation - Pedro Torres
3:00 Coffee Break
3:15 The Lusitano Horse in Dressage competition, João Pedro Rodrigues
4:00 The Lusitano in Our Days! What is it’s Future in Dressage? - Carlos Lopes
4:30 APSL Judging - João Ralão Duarte
5:00 Closing – Sheri Prucka



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Palm Beach State College
15845 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Attire:
Appropriate dress for the symposium is business casual.

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Tues Eve:Gala Dinner

USLA Conference Gala Dinner

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6pm

Location:

Wellington Community Center
12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414

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USLA Conference Gala Dinner

Schedule:
6-7pm:Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
7-10pm:Dinner

Attire:
Appropriate dress for the gala dinner for both women and men ranges from business casual to cocktail attire.

Note:
This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other Lusitano enthusiasts. The feel won't be formal, it will be fun and warm with lots of opportunities to meet people including our speakers and clinicians.

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Wed:Kyra Kyrklund MC

USLA Conference Kyra Kyrklund Master Class

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
USLA Conference Kyra Kyrklund Master Class, 8:50am-5pm
Location: May Fair Oaks, 3299 Hanover Circle, Loxahatchee, FL
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8:50: Welcome and Introductions.
9:00: Horse 1
9:40: Horse 2
10:20: Coffee Break
10:40: Horse 3
11:20: Horse 4
12:00: Lunch Break
1:00: Horse 5
1:40: Horse 6
2:20: Coffee Break
2:40: Horse 7
3:20: Horse 8
4:00: Reception with Kyra Kyrklund
5:00: Master Class & Conference Closing