Who is Peter van Borst?
The cities in South Carolina and Florida that Peter van Borst calls home are a far cry from the majesty of 16th century royal families and the pomp and circumstance that surrounded them. But Aiken, S.C. and West Palm Beach, Fla., where horses come close to outnumbering humans, are perfect places to perpetuate and promote the Lusitano, a breed that has carried that heritage into modern times. A transplant to America himself, van Borst is responsible for bringing Lusitano horses to this part of the world and he’s made it his mission to share them. Learn more
A Storybook Life
Lusitanos have taken Peter van Borst around the world and given him a chance to live out-of-this-world experiences usually reserved for books or brought to life in movies. Check back from time to time as we expose rare wonderments of a horseman’s life that make reality …
History of the Lusitano
Horse aficionados world-wide see the Lusitano as the quintessential riding horse, the other half of the mythical Centaur, part man and part horse, that all riders aspire to become. The Lusitano and its rider truly do seem to become one …
Training the Lusitano
Training a horse is about building a lasting relationship for horse and rider. It is a journey through years of building on partnership, trust and affection. Breeding and training highly esteemed Lusitano horses has been van Borst’s focus over the last four decades …