Stable hand Catarina Cabaca carefully braided the mane of a Lusitano thoroughbred in the distinctive Portuguese style that's just been added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

requiring a horse that is both agile and responsive. The Lusitano breed, known for its flexibility and obedience, is particularly associated with this tradition. Portuguese equestrian art is ...

the recognition is "a responsibility" as "we play an important role in (this art's) preservation and transmission." The harmony between the rider and animal is key, but so is the Lusitano horse, a ...