KIER LUSITANOS

"It is said that the Lusitano chooses its human and that it is one of the most intelligent horse breeds. I think maybe it’s true"

Ingeborg Kier

ABOUT THE BREED

We breed pure Lusitano horses under the Portuguese breeding association APSL. Our breeding program is based on mares and stallions with documented strong and recognized bloodlines from Portugal to ensure high-quality offspring with all the unique characteristics of the breed

Our goal is to maintain the quality of Lusitano horses and preserve the unique and characteristic properties of the breed, as well as emphasize the ideal combination of appearance, movement, temperament, and rideability

Our offspring is piroplasmosis-free and will be suitable for various disciplines, including dressage, jumping, and working equitation, and be ideal partners for riders at all levels

KIER LUSITANOS

REI CDR

Vitorino CSM x Iasmine

Stallion // Buckskin // April 17, 2021

Exp. height (withers) 165 -167cm.

Melodia

Altivo x Riopele x Bailarino

Mare // Breed & Dressage // Buckskin

March 18, 2016 // Height (withers) 161 cm.

TIGRA KIER

Vitorino CSM x Iasmine

Mare // Buckskin // May 5, 2023

Exp. height (withers) 164-166 cm.

SOLD

SINCERO KIER

Vitorino CSM x Iasmine

Stallion // Buckskin // May 12, 2022

Exp. height (withers) 165 - 167cm.

GAULESA

Ufico x Isquemico

Breeding mare // March 20, 2011

Height (withers) 165 cm.

TITANIA CDR

Boemio x Gaulesa

Mare // Breed & Dressage // April 29, 2023

Exp. height (withers) 164-166 cm.


IASMINE 

Altivo x Malmequer

Mare - Breed & Dressage // April 23, 2013

Height (withers) 161 cm.

RUBIA

Rubi AR x Farmacia x Pawaroti

Mare - Breed & Dressage

July 5, 2021

Our breeding mares, foals, and selection of stallions for reproduction are from Lusitano Stud Ribatejo Lusitanos, CDR v/Nadja Maria Bieler. They are carefully selected based on their genetic heritage and lineage, which dates back to breeding stallions known for excellent performance, temperament, movement, and conformation.


Nadja Maria Bieler & Grand Prix breeding stallion Vitorino CSM from Ribatejo Lusitanos.

Vitorino is the father of 3 foals so far at Kier Equestrian

Nadja Maria Bieler & breeding stallion Boemio from Ribatejo Lusitanos. 

Boemio is trained for Grand Prix and is the father of 1 foal so far at Kier Equestrian 

STALLIONS

REI CDR

Rei CDR born April 17, 2021.

Rei came to Kier Equestrian with his mother when we bought her from Lusitano stud Ribatejo Lusitanos. He is a buckskin golden stallion with the nicest temperament and proud representative of the breed. He will be presented for approval in 2025. Iasmine has been approved with 70 points and Rei’s father, Vitorino CSM (Imperio Ex Ie-Ie x Ripado), has competed in Grand Prix dressage and previously been Portuguese champion in Working Equitation. With strong bloodlines from Veiga and Andrade, we have high expectations for Rei both as a hopefully future breeding stallion and as a riding horse.

SINCERO KIER

Sincero Kier born may 12, 2022.

Sincero is the first Lusitano foal born at the stud farm. He is mild, friendly, affectionate, and exceptionally beautiful. He is Rei’s full brother, with a luscious buckskin coat and dark shadows. He will be presented for approval in 2026. His mother, Iasmine (Altivo x Malmequer), was pregnant with Sincero when she arrived at the stud farm. His father, grand prix stallion Vitorino CSM (Imperio Ex Ie-Ie x Ripado), was previously the Portuguese champion in working equitation.  

MARES

IASMINE

Iasmine born April 23, 2013.

Mare at 1.61 meters in height and awarded 70 points. She is the mother of 3 offspring at Kier Equestrian (Rei CDR, Sincero Kier, and Tigra Kier). Her lineage (Altivo x Malmequer) draws on documented strong bloodlines from Veiga and Andrade. Iasmine was trained when she arrived at the stud farm and is being trained in dressage with us. She possesses 3 excellent strong gaits and with a mild and willing temperament, she is developing fantastically

MELODIA

Melodia born march 18, 2016

Melodia came to Kier Equestrian when she was 5 years old, directly from Portugal via Ribatejo Lusitanos. She was awarded 73 points in 2022 and measures 161 cm in height. Her grandfather, Riopele, is decorated with 5* merit as a breeding stallion and 4* as a recommended breeding stallion for performance. Riopele’s father, Hostil, is also decorated with 5* breeding merit. In the 5th generation, the legendary Veiga stallion Novilheiro can be found, who both went Grand Prix dressage and S-jumping. Melodia is developing excellently with us in both dressage and jumping, and we are excited to see her future offspring.

GAULESA

Gaulesa born march 20, 2011

To strengthen Kier Equestrian’s breeding program, we bought the broodmare Gaulesa with her filly Titania CDR in 2023. Gaulesa’s pure Alter Real lineage attests to documented strong bloodlines and high quality from Portugal. She was awarded 72.5 points in APSL and measures 1.65 meters in height. She is pregnant with the Grand Prix stallion Vitorino CSM from Ribatejo Lusitanos and is expecting a foal in late April 2024.

RUBIA CDR

Rubia CDR born july 5, 2021

Rubia came to Kier Equestrian when she was 1.5 years old from Ribatejo Lusitanos. The plan is for her to be awarded and ridden in dressage. She is after the legendary Alter Real stallion Rubi AR, which is considered one of the most successful dressage Lusitano stallions ever and is decorated with 5* from APSL. RubiAR has Batial AR as his father after He-Xila, who is again after Xaquiro, which is considered one of the most influential stallions within the Lusitano breed. Rubia CDR continues the beauty and special characteristics of her fine lineage, and we look forward to seeing her offspring

FOALS 2023

TIGRA KIER

Tigra Kier born May 5, 2023

Beautiful Tigra is the first “home-made” foal at Kier Equestrian. She is after our mare Iasmine (Altivo x Malmequer) and the Grand Prix dressage stallion Vitorino CSM (Imperio Ex Ie-Ie x Ripado) from Ribatejo Lusitanos. She is as charming as she is sensitive and has a good foundation and movement pattern. Her lineage dates back to strong Veiga and Andrade bloodlines, and she will undoubtedly be formidable in both breeding and riding.


Tigra Kier is for sale.

TITANIA CDR

Titania CDR born April 29, 2023

Titania came to Kier Equestrian with her mother, Gaulesa, in the fall of 2023. She is after the stallion Boemio (R-Kazan Coussoul x Maravilha) from Ribatejo Lusitanos, which is awarded an impressive 76 points and trained to Grand Prix level in dressage. Boemio’s lineage consists of several APSL merit and recommended stallions and mares. Titania CDR has exceptionally good movements, and her lineage dates back to strong Alter Real bloodlines from her mother and Veiga bloodlines from her father. We have high expectations for Titania CDR both in breeding and riding.

THE IBERIAN LUSITANO 

The Portuguese horse breed PSL (Puro Sangue Lusitano) originates from ancient Lusitania, which is modern-day Portugal, and the breeding of the breed can be traced back several centuries. The Lusitano breed is considered one of the oldest horse breeds in the world and has a distinguished history as a war horse and dressage horse. Today, the Lusitano is highly sought after for its beauty, strength, elegance, and versatility in riding. Its intelligence, beautiful appearance, and versatility make the Lusitano horse a beloved breed both in Portugal and internationally. It is known for having a loyal and devoted personality, making it an ideal partner for riders in various disciplines and levels.


With its impressive physical appearance, agility, and well-balanced body structure, the Lusitano is suitable for various riding disciplines. Lusitanos are especially popular in dressage and have achieved great success on the international competition scene in recent years. They are also skilled at performing traditional Portuguese disciplines such as working with bulls and “high school” (airs above the ground). It is famous for its natural ability to perform advanced dressage exercises, including piaffe and passage. The Lusitano has a natural tendency to work together with its rider and is therefore a popular riding horse. It is known for being intelligent, brave, and willing to work. In addition, it has a strong and stable temperament, and due to its natural balance and agility, it is easy for the rider to achieve harmonious and elegant riding.


The Lusitano has a compact and muscular body, which gives it great flexibility and freedom of movement. The breed has previously been used as a war horse, where it has proven to be brave and durable. Today, the Lusitano is recognized and admired by horse people all over the world for its outstanding qualities and versatility. As a proud representative of Portuguese culture and tradition, the Lusitano horse is considered a noble and valuable breed that has become a popular choice for both professional and hobby riders around the world.