Built during the reign of D. João V, the Palace and Gardens of Queluz had their golden period in the 17^th century, during the reign of King Pedro III and Queen Maria I. Known by the sophisticated social events, the Palace and Gardens of Queluz welcomed the court in a refined and beautiful environment, which was a reflex of the French and Italian influences of the time.

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art is based at the gardens of the Palace, created to promote the teaching, practice and promotion of the Portuguese traditional Equestrian Art. In 2015, PArques de Sintra created in the National Palace of Queluz the only national library dedicated exclusively to equestrian art. The D. Diogo de Bragança equestrian art library, 8^th Marquis of Marialva, contains 1,400 titles, some of which are rare editions.

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art keeps part of its horses in the Palace of Queluz, but regular presentations to the public take place at the Henrique Calado Riding Ring, on Calçada da Ajuda, in Lisbon.