oliveira is not pleased with this development. >> i think it's a shame. traditional lusitano is a very nimble, graceful horse. but the dressage competitions demand a bigger horse. that's to the detriment of this breed, in my opinion. >> the ribatejo region in the hinterlands of lisbon is largely agricultural. ground for the lusitano, which is an important traditional element of the area. once a year, the otherwise sleepy village of golega is transformed as horse breeders from across the country gather here. this national horse fair also attracts interested onlookers. traditions are proudly displayed here, although most of the lusitanos on show represent the more modern breeding standards. golega briefly becomes the center of the portuguese horse world. >> people from all around the world come to see the lusitano horse, and that's why we are here every year. >> but what many visitors don't see is that people here are breeding too many horses. those that aren't sold are often left to fend for themselves. this foal was abandonded, so sharon clarke took it in

oliveira is not pleased with this develment. >> i think it's a shame. traditional lusitano is a ve nimble, graceful horse. but the dressage competitions demand a bigger horse. that's to the detriment of this breed, in my opinion. >> the ribatejo region in the hinterlands of lisbon is largely agricultural. it's also a famed breeding ground for the lusitano, which is an important traditional element of the area. once a year, the otherwise sleepy village of golega is transformed as horse breeders from across the country gather here. this national horse fair also attracts interested onlookers. traditions are proudly displayed here, although most of the lusitanos on show represent the more modern breeding standards. golega briefly becomes the center of the portuguese horse world. >> people from all around the world come to see the lusitano horse, and that's why we are here every year. >> but what many visitors don't see is that people here are breeding too many horses. those that aren't sold are often left to fend for themselves. this foal was abandonded, so