Iara is a bay Pure Blood Lusitano mare who stands out for her excellent harmony and athletic functionality. With a height at the withers of 1.58m and a solid official score of 75.00 points awarded by the APSL, this broodmare is particularly notable for the exceptional quality of her gaits, making her a clear asset to any breeding programme focused on functional aptitude.
Genetics and Bloodlines
Iara’s ancestry combines lineages of great prestige and recognition within the breed, with an inbreeding coefficient of 13.19%:
- Sire Line: She is by the renowned Escorial, a stallion scored at 78 points and distinguished with the titles of Breeding Stallion of Merit (RM *****) and Recommended Breeding Stallion (RR ****). Through her sire, she is the granddaughter of the legendary Spartacus (Coudelaria de Sta. Margarida) and of Jiboiá (68.5 points).
- Dam Line: Her dam is Arpa, scored at 70.5 points, a daughter of Perito (78.5 points) and granddaughter of Original (77 points), both bred by Eng. Alexandre Calheiros Ferreira.
Conformation and Quality of Gaits
In her conformation assessment, Iara displayed qualities of a very high level, with particular distinction for her Trot and Canter, rated with the excellent score of 12.00 points. She also presents a solid structure, with 10.50 points awarded for Back and Loins, Limbs and Overall Conformation.
Offspring and Improving Genetics
As a proven dam, Iara currently has 6 registered offspring, demonstrating consistency in breeding. Her progeny already shine in the evaluation arenas, with approved daughters such as Q-Rica (2020), scored at 73.00 points, and Raiada (2021), with 70.00 points. Her recent offspring also include promising youngsters bearing the Fortunna Lusitanos brand, such as Safira (2022), U-Amiga (2024) and Vexante (2025).
From a genetic standpoint, Iara is a true specialist in passing on functional and athletic qualities.
