The Founding of the La Perla Stud Farm

The Perla Stud Farm was founded in 1999 by Alberto Herranz Aparicio, a passionate horseman with a deep admiration for Lusitanos. From the very beginning, he sought out the finest mares and stallions in Portugal to build his own breeding program. Beyond beauty and exceptional bloodlines, he placed great value on the diversity of coat colors—one of the many qualities that make La Perla Lusitanos so unique to this day. Alberto had a particular fondness for Palominos, known in Spanish as "Perlas"—the inspiration behind the stud farm’s name.

He was captivated by the Lusitano’s exceptional quality, their athleticism, and agility, as well as their remarkable versatility, courage, and gentle nature. For him, this breed embodied everything he envisioned for his breeding program: a noble character, outstanding conformation, rideability, expressive movement, and, as the cherry on top, their magnificent coloring.

To this day, Alberto Herranz Aparicio is proud that the La Perla Stud Farm is one of the best Lusitano breeders. This is proven by the numerous successes and medals he has won with his horses at breeding shows and tournaments.

One of Alberto's greatest triumphs was selecting Alcaide—a promising Lusitano colt under a year old—from Portugal and bringing him to Spain. Raised and trained at La Perla, Alcaide later transitioned to a rider in Madrid. By the age of six, he had already been crowned Spanish Champion in his age group. His remarkable talent led him to become the most successful Lusitano in sport, representing Spain at both the World Championships and the Olympics in dressage.