Trainers


The Trainers at Haras Dos Cavaleiros share a common love of the Lusitano horse breed. Their mission is to breed, train and campaign the Haras bloodline of Lusitanos and to promote the sport of working equitation in the USA.
Antonio Garcia

ANTONIO GARCIA

HEAD TRAINER
Antonio Garcia began his career as a rider at Finca Los Alburejos, owned by D. Alvaro Domecq. Being one of the equestrian families with more prestige and admired in Spain. Antonio grew up on this farm with his parents and grandparents, the love for horses quickly turned his passion into his profession.
During his career, Antonio has had the honor of learning from top-level coaches such as the international rider Ignacio Bravo, the famed D. Alvaro Domecq, Jorge de Sousa (Working Equitation European Champion) and even Bento Castellano (Trainer of Brazilian Working Equitation Team), among others.
Working at Dehesa de Cabeza Rubia ranch, he had the privilege of competing in 2007 and winning all the functionality tests performed that year, with the extraordinary and internationally known stallion, Armas Tarugo, who was Champion at SICAB 2007 in that category.
He served as clinician and trainer for the prestigious Club Hípico Culleredo, Dehesa de Monteandres, and Hipica Masferrat.
In 2011, the opportunity arose to move to the United States as a Dressage trainer for Haras Dos Cavaleiros ranch in Magnolia (Texas), where for 3 years, he won numerous Dressage and Working Equitation competitions and awards.
In 2014 he joined the Waller team, where he continued to accumulate success in his passion, Dressage, with spectacular results.
In 2018 Antonio was part of Marta Renilla’s Training and Competing Team.
2022 Antonio created his own company, GR Dressage LLC.
He has given clinics in Dressage and Working Equitation, in Spain and the USA.
Lisa Wilcox

LISA WILCOX

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Lisa Margrit Wilcox (born September 8, 1966 in Thousand Oaks, California) is an equestrian riding instructor best known for her success in dressage. Lisa has won ribbons in approximately 660 competitions, including the team silver medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2002 and a bronze medal in team dressage in the 2004 summer olympics.
Though Wilcox is originally from Colorado, in 1994 she moved to Germany to train under Herbert Rehbein and has spent the majority of her time living and riding in Europe since then. In addition to riding, Wilcox has also appeared as a model for the European fashion boutique A'Dashi.
In 2006, Wilcox worked with Rick Rockefeller-Silvia and two of his stallions at the Raleigh CDI, as well as at a Pas de deux exhibition in Florida. One stallion, Lullaby, became the United States Equestrian Team's alternate for the Young Horse World Championships in 2006.

IN HOUSE DISCIPLINES

In Portugal, the Lusitano is used in every equestrian activity, from dressage and working equitation to hunting, mounted bullfighting, and farm work. Though we participate in every discipline and have won the highest awards in many categories, Haras Dos Cavaleiros aims to specialize in working equitation, the maximum versatility discipline, which is based on the traditional riding of major European countries. It is a contest featuring field elements such as the gate, bridge, zig zag, and an optional cattle handling phase. The horse for this discipline must be agile, fast, and above all have a very good mind because the obstacles are diverse and represent challenges typically found in the field. Several countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, England, France, Holland, Mexico, Belgium, and Austria have hosted international competitions in Working Equitation. Through sponsorship, enthusiasm and example, the goal of Haras Dos Cavaleiros is to help introduce and nurture development of this exciting equestrian discipline in the United States.

HORSE SHOW FACILITY

The Haras Dos Cavaleiros facility, located in Magnolia Texas, is a premier Lusitano breeding farm and horse show venue. The gorgeous grounds and facility includes the training barn complete with 44 stalls. There are currently 15 stallions in training along with many up and coming youngsters at various stages of training. At Haras Dos Cavaleiros, there are three arenas, two covered and one outdoor. The main arena is 50 mts by 80 mts while the other two arenas are 30 mts by 70 mts.
In addition, there are 100 lighted, 10 by 10 ft. exhibitors stalls with wash rack.


SHOW OFFICE

GLASS HOUSE OR OBSERVATORY Perfect for intimate gatherings and reunions featuring glass walls with a 180-degree view of the Hacienda

SMALL COVERED ARENA

GGT FOOTING WITH EBB & FLOW Measures (216 ft. x 93 ft.) 20,088 sq. ft. include custom lighting and sound system and attached observation room (1,274 sq. ft.).

LARGE COVERED ARENA

GGT FOOTING WITH EBB & FLOW Measures (175 ft. x 275 ft.) 48,125 sq. ft. perfect for equestrian events and shows.

OUTDOOR ARENA

GGT FOOTING WITH EBB & FLOW
Measures (100 ft. x 230 ft.) 23,000 sq. ft. This picturesque full-sized arena is perfect for warm-up and competitions with plenty of covered and uncovered seating for guests.

OUTDOOR GRASS AREA

Measures (200 ft. x 230 ft.) 46,000 sq . ft.
Open grass area, perfect for lunging or cow trial competitions.

OUTDOOR GRASS AREA II

Measures (308 ft. x 273 ft.) 84,084 sq . ft.
Great for outdoor events with excellent viewing from Haras Restaurant Patio.
100 stalls (10 FT X 10 FT) available per show, with entrance to the main arena, 60 permanent stables located near the main square