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Olga
August 10, 2026
Road cycling
The Monument to the Alter Real Horse in Alter do Chão is a bronze equestrian statue inaugurated on October 15, 2005. Created by sculptors Maria Leal da Costa and Luís Valadares, the work pays homage to the village's horse breed, with the specimen "Oheide" as its model.
The Monument and Tradition
Location: Vila de Alter do Chão, in Alentejo.
Authors: Maria Leal da Costa and Luís Valadares.
Model: The stallion "Oheide", a symbol of the genetic purity of the Alter Real breed.
Meaning: Public tribute from the local people to the region's foremost ambassador.
The Monument and Tradition
Location: Vila de Alter do Chão, in Alentejo.
Authors: Maria Leal da Costa and Luís Valadares.
Model: The stallion "Oheide", a symbol of the genetic purity of the Alter Real breed.
Meaning: Public tribute from the local people to the region's foremost ambassador.
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Stenio Melani
August 12, 2026
Road cycling
The tribute to the horse in Alter do Chão refers to the famous Monumento ao Cavalo Alter Real, a majestic bronze equestrian statue located in the town of Alter do Chão, Portugal. The work celebrates the extraordinary historical and cultural bond between the Alentejo region and the prized Alter Real horse breed.
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