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.
She was weaving the mane at the prestigious Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, where dressage is taught as it was practised at the Portuguese royal court in the 18th century.

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Portugal School Keeps UNESCO-listed Equestrian Art Alive
UNESCO added Portuguese traditional dressage to its list in December.
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20th Jan 2025