Cynisca, a Spartan princess from the fifth century B.C., is a fascinating historical figure, especially for her relationship with horses and equestrian sport. She was the first woman in history to win at the Ancient…
Mounted police of Chile
Mounted police of Chile In several countries, since ancient times the police with horses have been taken as reference. This is a resource used by countries such as the United States, Japan, Italy and France.…
Pablo Barrios, the Venezuelan rider
Pablo Barrios, the Venezuelan rider Pablo Barrios, outstanding Venezuelan athlete of the riding specialty who was champion of Central America and the Caribbean in Mayagüez 2010. He has excelled in the Central American and Caribbean…
Iñigo Muguerza sculptor and rider
Iñigo Muguerza's biography Iñigo Muguerza Sainz de la Maza was born in Madrid in 1963. He is a Spanish sculptor and comes from a family of artists. He is grandson of the guitarist Regino Sáinz…
Spanish show jumping riders
Spanish show jumping riders Also know as Jumping, it is an Olympic discipline within riding. Show jumping consists of demonstrating the power, speed and dexterity of the horse and his respect for the obstacle. In…
Things that only riders understand
[caption id="attachment_2931" align="alignright" width="300"] Rider with horse[/caption] When practicing equestrian sport, we usually have a set of habits or situations that have made us feel identified, admired and even observed with rarity. In this installment…
Amazon and model Marta Ortega
Amazon and model Marta Ortega In equestrian sports the participation of men is usually more frequent. However, women have increased their participation in these spaces. Being an elitist and expensive sport there are women who…
Successful Venezuelan Riders
Equestrian sports in Venezuela is more than hanging out with friends in a corner and being aware of which horse wins the races, it's more than making your fingers sound and saying "dale, dale". Hippics…
Sergio Alvarez Moya and Gustavo Mirabal
[caption id="attachment_259" align="alignright" width="300"] Sergio Álvarez Moya[/caption] The beloved, Olympic, controversial and public Sergio Alvarez Moya is one of the most visible riders and coaches of the Spanish equestrian. With 33 years of age, he…