Merrimac, MA - Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their third annual "Pride of Portugal" - Lusitano Horse Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Mark your calendars now for this exciting event, which showcases the beautiful Lusitano horses and highlights the amazing Portuguese culture. Throughout the day, visitors will experience Lusitano exhibitions, kids activities, music, and authentic Portuguese food. The event gets underway at 2 p.m. and will run through the early evening at Sons of the Wind in Merrimac, MA.

Sons of the Wind Farm is an internationally known Lusitano riding school that brings together equestrians from around the United States as well as the world. The School is the longtime vision of proprietor and national-clinician, Vitor Silva, who was born and raised in Portugal and immigrated to the United States at the age of 18.

Historically, the horse of Silva's homeland, the Lusitano, was best known for its amazing athleticism as a loyal war horse, and then as a brave, bold mount in the bullring. The Lusitano Horse Festival event will not only feature the magnificent Lusitano history, but Luistano school masters performing riding presentations by Riding School Director Silva, assistant trainer Julie Bottum, and their students.

In addition, there will be farm tours for visitors, a presentation on the breeding program and foals, and demonstrations throughout the day that showcase the Lusitano's versatility. While dressage enthusiasts will enjoy the more technical aspects of Lusitanos trained through the levels, everyone will enjoy a day in the country at one of the premier dressage teaching and training facilities in the United States.

• Lusitano Horse demonstration
• Portuguese food and wine
• Artists
• Family Friendly Activities

Mark your calendars today for the Lusitano Horse Festival at Sons of the Wind in Merrimac, MA, on June 4, 2011, at 2 p.m.

About Sons of the Wind:

Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts currently has locations in Merrimac, MA, and Palm City, FL. Founded by Portugal's Vitor Silva, Sons of the Wind and its affiliated schools were incepted in response to the need for an establishment capable of providing the rider the opportunity to experience and understand the correctness of all the movements of dressage. These establishments offer the training and schooling to horses and riders of different backgrounds and levels. Sons of the Wind is also a full service breeding facility for the talented Lusitano breed as it is very important for the growth of the school to keep training horses that could be great mounts and prospects for lessons and for sale.

For more information about Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts please visit www.sonsofthewindfarm.com.

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