What's happening at the stud

Relincho do Pilar 2nd in the Portugal Dressage Cup Final

Our stallion Relincho do Pilar, ridden by Aarão Coelho, finished 2nd in the Final of the Portugal Dressage Cup. The Portugal Cup is a series of competitions for horses of the same age group, designed to assess each horse's correct and progressive development over the season and to promote competition between horses of the same age at the same grade and level. This result confirms Relincho's consistency throughout the season and his great potential for the future. A very special thank you to Aarão Coelho and also to Alexandra Brazinha for the outstanding work they have done with our young horses, which is now beginning to earn the recognition it deserves.

Photo: ABR Fotografia

Clinic with Master Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg at Quinta do Pilar

From 16 to 18 October we welcomed Master Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg, former First Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, to Quinta do Pilar for a clinic with the family, the team and the stud's horses. It was an enormous pleasure to count on his support and wisdom. Thank you very much, Master Kottas!

Photo: ABR Fotografia

Relincho do Pilar wins at the 5th leg of the Portugal Cup

Relincho do Pilar, ridden by Aarão Coelho, took 1st place on the second day of the 5th leg of the Portugal Dressage Cup at the Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa in Lisbon, scoring 72.5%. A result that confirms the steady progress of this young Lusitano stallion, who combines beauty, elastic paces and an exemplary temperament. Congratulations to Aarão and Relincho on their excellent work.

Photo: Rui Pedro Godinho

National Dressage runner-up title for Maria da Graça Abecasis and Delgado

Maria da Graça Abecasis won the national Dressage runner-up title with Delgado in the U25 category (2025/2026 season). A success celebrated by the whole family.

Pardal do Pilar approved as a Pure Bred Lusitano breeding stallion

Our stallion Pardal do Pilar has been approved and admitted to the Pure Bred Lusitano Studbook of breeding stock. Presented by Tiago Abecasis at the 3rd Lusitano Horse Show at the Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa in Lisbon, he scored 73 points, one of the best results of the event. He stood out with scores of 8 for head, neck, shoulder and withers, croup and overall conformation. By Dragão Figueiras out of our broodmare Literária do Pilar, Pardal is living proof of the stud's selection programme and a new promise for the future of our breeding.

Photos: Godinho, Rui Pedro Godinho

National Horse Fair, Golegã

Portugal's most important equestrian event, held every November since 1571 in Golegã, the capital of Portuguese equestrian tradition.

Photo: Catarina Pedro Photography