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More will be added in the coming weeks ~ in the meantime we would love to hear from you about your Ameritano horses!
PURPOSE
Ameritano Horse Registry has been formed for the purpose of recognizing and validating the special cross of a high percentage Quarter Horse crossed on a Portugese Lusitano. This is to differentiate an Ameritano from the myriad of other Quarter Horse and Iberian crosses.
In the past any cross between a Portuguese Lusitano or the Spanish Andalusian and any American Quarter Horse was referred to as an Azteca (the National Horse of Mexico), or as a Half Bred for purposes of registration with IALHA.
The cross of a Lusitano on an NFQHA Certified Horse was so unique & specific that it deserved its' own name to distinguish it from all the other crosses.
The term' AMERITANO' was an obvious choice ~ combining the beginning of American QH and the last of the Lusitano name.
As a bonus the name contains 'MERIT' ~ perfect for this wonderful horse!
OUR GOALS
Both breeds are highly intelligent, easily trained, cow savvy, people friendly, hardy, good footed, and versatile.
Simply put, the goal is for the Ameritano to combine the best traits of each breed to produce a horse that can cross between the two worlds of Western events and activities and Dressage performance. The aim is for a horse that can compete in many disciplines, as well as make an outstanding pleasure, trail, and ranch horse. The Ameritano will be a natural choice for all the traditional activities, and for Working Equitation, Western Dressage, and similar events that are quickly gaining in popularity.
The NFQHA Quarter Horse
The goal for the Foundation Quarter horse is to achieve more elegant, graceful movement, more height, and more flexibility and animation, without sacrificing their incredible agility and legendary disposition.
The Lusitano
The goals for the Lusitano is to achieve a calmer spirit, with more muscle and bone - while retaining their legendary courage, grace, and flexibility that served them so well in dressage as well historically as war and bullfighting horses - where instantaneous communication with their rider meant the difference in life and death for horse and rider.
Your Ameritano can also be registered with IALHA.
Where Your Ameritano Can Compete:
Non - breed specific classes:
- IALHA w/IALHA papers
- USDF
- USEF
- Plus more....
Open shows and classes:
- NCHA
- NRHA
- NRCHA
- 4-H
- Stock Horse Competitions
Events for the Ameritano:
- Dressage
- Working Equitation
- Western Dressage
- Cutting & Reining
- All Ranch Events