One Man Standing brings you the world of Equestrian sports in the West Coast - Portugal. Horses and mounted horse riding have been present on the West Coast for thousands of years. It could well be the first place on earth for horses to be mounted by man. The Greeks, Cathogains and the Romans all wrote about the unmatched skill of the riders from the river Tagus. Today in modern Portugal riding is once again starting to reach new levels as new players enter the market and the world once again discovers the magnificent Lusitano horse.

The West Coast has excellent equestrian facilities. It is also very competitive in terms of cost of horse care with facilities improving year upon year. The mild climate on the West Coast also means far more time in the saddle. One Man Standing plans to keep you up to date on all the major equestrian events and news. Please visit the The Lusitano section to find out more about this magnificent horse. The Events section lists future equestrian events in Portugal. If you wish to add your event or comment on our website - please feel free to contact us.    

Vilamoura International Showjumping Contest                                                              When and Where: Vilamoura Showjumping Course - September 2008 (annual)

National Horse Fair                                                                                                          Golega - 02nd to 11th November 2008                                                                              This is one of the most typical horse fairs for Portugal which attracts thousands of visitors to the various events featuring the brave and magnificent Lusitano horse.