March 2010 - Zorato in Sweden

The Lusitano horse Zorato, bred by Maria D'ANDRADE de Oliveira e Sousa's Stud, was recently sold to Sweden for a family of horsemen who practice dressage. Read article...

2008 November 8th and 9th – International Orientation Contest in Agolada’s Water Dam

«Far from guessing what is hidden in the heart of the land of cork oak trees, the Agolada’s Water Dam appears to the eyes of the unprepared visitor as a true oasis. The mirrored water of the lagoon catches our attention and, as for magic, we breathe that peace, that tranquility.[...]»

Orientation is a calm and healthy sport, in which the participants live in communion with Nature, respecting it and taking the most out of its beauty and tranquillity. Read article...

Spring 2008 – Sericaia in LusoUpdate

The british magazine LusoUpdate published in May 2008 an article on Sericaia, a mare bread by the Stud Maria d’Andrade de Oliveira e Sousa, in which she is praised by her performance, good temper and fast evolution. Her owner, a british lady, shares with the readers her decision to find a lusitano horse, how she found “Caia”, and tells us how horse and rider have been developing a path in dressage, working equitation and most recently jumping.

A very interesting article, which reinforces the polyvalence and nobility in work of the Andrade horses. Read article...

2007 September 9th – Field Target International Open

In accordance with the Portuguese Federation of Shot and with the organization of the APFT and support of the CPTPP (Portuguese Club of Practical Shot and Precision), it happened in Sunday 9th of September of 2007, in Agolada’s Water Dam, the Field Target International Open, included in the 3rd proof of the National Championship of Field Target 2007.

In this contest there were shooters comming from Portugal and Spain. Read article...