Connemara Pony, the Irish Horse

Connemara Pony, the Irish Horse

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Feb07

Connemara Pony

The Connemara pony is a breed native to Ireland. This is a curiosity because it is the only breed originating in this wonderful country.

It was a wild breed in the muddy areas of the west of Ireland, until 1970. Specifically, this breed of horses lived in the region called Connemara, hence its name. This peninsular region is characterized by swamps and coasts. The name of this region comes from the terms “Conmhaicne Mara”, which means descendants of the sea.

In the early stages of its domestication process, it was used for the transport of peat, algae and potatoes, products of the region. Packsaddles were used for this. Packsaddles are herds typical of pack animals whose main function is to protect the animal from the weight of the load.

Subsequently, it was used to drag coal wagons in the mines, as a draft horse.

Although the Connemara Pony began its relationship with humans as a pack animal, it is currently used in many activities. We can find it in the traditional use as cargo transport to the different equestrian sports.

The excellent characteristics of this horse made it spread quickly. Currently the Pony Connemara can be found throughout Europe.

The Connemara pony has been crossed with English thoroughbreds and Arabian horses. From these crosses have been obtained horses with excellent characteristics. The descendants have great endurance and have been used as racehorses or for cross country.

They are known for their athleticism, versatility, and good disposition.

It is a very interesting specimen that we will help you to know better. Without further ado, let’s get started.

Connemara Pony
Connemara Pony

Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society

The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society was founded in 1923. It aims to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the pony as the native breed of Ireland.

The Society holds an annual show. This activity allows the assembly of the largest group of ponies in the world. One of its purposes is marketing both in Ireland and abroad.

They annually organize the annual Pony Connemara show, as we mentioned earlier, the largest group of ponies worldwide. This event is the biggest benefit that members of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society receive.

In 2023 they will celebrate an event for the centenary of their organization. It is planned to be an activity that unifies or complements the annual Pony Connemara show event.

Without a doubt, 2023 will be an excellent year for this breed and for lovers of this.

 

Theories about the origin of the Connemara pony

One of the great unknowns about the Connemara pony is its origin. The characteristics of the Connemara are not entirely typical of the region, so several hypotheses are raised in this regard.

One of these theories states that there were large migrations of horses fleeing the constant wars of the time. This caused them to cross with the mountain horses native to the region to create the ancestor of the Connemara pony.

Another theory points out its possible origin in the first Celtic peoples of these horses. This would make their ancestors situated in the sixth century. This theory posits that the Celtic peoples who settled in the region carried their horses. With this they brought horses with good characteristics for the work.

However, among the most accepted theories is the possible transport of horses from other regions in the fourteenth century. Punctually, the shipwreck of a ship of the Spanish navy in 1587, which was transporting horses to one of its colonies, is noted. The shipwreck caused the few surviving horses to reach the shores in the north-west of Ireland.

Thanks to this, horses would have prospered without contact with humans through crossing with native breeds. This mix gave him a number of attributes that made the Connemara Pony unique.

It doesn’t matter if the Conemara has roots in Scandinavian horses, wild mountaineers or the horses of a Spanish shipwreck. Undoubtedly, this horse currently shines with its own light thanks to the characteristics that make it unique and that we will see below.

Connemara Pony, the Irish Horse
Connemara Pony, the Irish Horse

Characteristics

The adult pony is between 128 and 148 centimeters tall. It is robust and resistant, with a compact body, arched ribs and a wide chest. As for the size, since the swampy areas of this region had little grass, this horse moved to richer pastures, and this led to its increase in size.

It is one of the largest pony breeds in existence. At 5 years of age is when it reaches full maturity. In addition, their life expectancy is about 30 years.

Its head has an average size, well balanced and with good separation between the eyes. For his part, the eyes of this horse are large, with a noble look.

We can find the Connemara Pony in different color patterns among which we have:

  • Black
  • Bay (yellowish white or beige)
  • Alazán (reddish brown color)
  • Palomino (white)
  • Thrush (dotted coat of black and white colors)
  • Brown (dark brown defined)
  • Roan (white or brown fur with white hairs evenly distributed, could resemble gray hair)

The only color that does not occur in the connemara layer is Pio. The Pio layer is a layer that has white spots on the primary color.

Behavioral characteristics of the Connemara Pony

It is an intelligent, calm, and sensitive pony. He is also brave, hardworking, and fast. His temperament is maintained and manageable, kind, and responsive. As for his functions, he stands out in jumping, dressage and polo, and accompanies in shooting and mountaineering activities.

Curiosities

It is the competition pony recommended for children. In turn, it is a good jumper thanks to its powerful legs, the part of the equine’s body located behind the rider’s chair.

Another curiosity is that females can give birth to foals until the advanced age of 33 years. It is worth noting that this equine participates in the poney games. These are very popular games in France and England created in 1957, in Great Britain.

The Connemara Pony for Gustavo Mirabal

The Pony Connemara is a very versatile horse with great personality. Its calm temperament makes it perfect for equestrian sports and cargo. We are facing a race that pleases the eye and through its characteristics. This is one of the favotite breeds of Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

Acaris, to protect your horse with Artificial Intelligence

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Feb03

The company Acaris offers turnkey solutions for those who want to protect their horse. The company is in Hamburg, Germany. It competes with other companies that seek to exploit the same market segment such as Magic AI (Seattle USA) and GesEQ (Madrid, Spain).

This is a worldwide trend given the value of the equestrian market. In the United States alone, it is estimated that the equestrian market moves about 40 billion dollars. Europe is one of the most important markets also for the equestrian segment and that is why we see two companies in this competition.

And it is that a horse either for equestrian jumping, for running, or a horse for rural work, is a great investment. In addition, technology has become increasingly accessible to all. The expansion of the internet means that rural areas are also participants in this revolution.

Why has surveillance technology become so important?

Most horses are found in stables which are not monitored often enough. Even if you have the best staff, during the night there are many hours in which having staff dedicated to monitoring the horses can be very expensive. At least 8 hours during the night that the horse will remain unattended.

Surveillance platforms with artificial intelligence can trigger alerts if they detect risky situations. In principle they were used to detect movement and possible intruders. Currently, technology has advanced to incorporate more specific behaviors of the horse. In addition, this system allows, without moving to the stable, to see the horse and monitor its behavior via streaming.

In this way, costs can be reduced while increasing the monitoring and safety of the horse.

Computer Vision tells horse movement (Machine Learning)

What does Acaris offer to protect your horse with its “Horse Protector”?

The company Acaris offers a product they call “Horse Protector” to protect your horse . This product is a camera-based system with artificial intelligence. These cameras are programmed to detect the usual behaviors of horses. These cameras, apart from capturing, processing, and interpreting the information.

Thanks to Deep Learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, the intelligent camera interprets images. These images are interpreted as moments where the horse feeds, drinks water, lies down, among others. Also, it can also detect anomalous behaviors on the horse. But the most important thing is that it can detect the behavior of the horse in case of situations that threaten its health and safety.

In this way, “Horse Protector” allows to detect situations where the horse is threatened by:

  • Equine colic
  • Laminitis
  • The birth of a foal
  • Intruders
  • Other

Every day Acaris adds more functionalities to its system to protect your horse. A solution that continues to innovate every day to offer the best technology to horses.

Thanks to this, they are incorporating new products to increase the safety of horses.

Acaris App to protect your horses
Acaris App to protect your horses

What products does Acaris offer to protect your horse?

Thanks to their constant innovation and the proven technology in artificial intelligence they possess, Acaris have looked for other niches to explore to protect your horse. In this way they have developed another revolutionary product called “Stable Guard”.

“Stable Guard” is a camera system with artificial intelligence that allows to detect intruders. This system makes it possible to differentiate human persons from other moving elements. Its 4k resolution and infrared detection system allows it to monitor the barn day and night.

With its technology it can differentiate a human intruder from other moving objects and animals. This is a differentiating element from other motion detection systems. In this way, false alarms produced by animals such as cats or dogs are avoided.

It’s an ideal way to keep your property and your horses safe. You will have live video, reports, and image and video saved for later verification.

Most importantly, “Stable Guard” is fully integrated with “Horse Protector” in the Acaris App. In this way you can have effective monitoring of the horses.

Some of the attributes of “Stable Guard” are:

  • High resolution cameras in 4k, to monitor horses day and night, thanks to illumination and infrared sensors.
  • Live video at any time to monitor the situation of your barn, regardless of whether you are in another country.
  • Videos and images stored from the last 48 hours to review the horse’s behavior.
  • Alerts in case of intruders.
  • Live reports of human activity inside the barn.

Thanks to its numerous functions “Stable Guard” is an effective complement to “Horse Protector”.

Horse Protector - Acaris video cameras to protect horses
Horse Protector – Acaris video cameras to protect horses

What makes Acaris different?

This company joins the trend of using Artificial Intelligence for livestock monitoring. Acaris have especially focused on protect your horse. What differentiates Acaris is that it offers a “turnkey solution” through which it is acquired:

  • Cameras with artificial intelligence for horse surveillance.
  • Infrared light to ensure day and night monitoring without interrupting the horse’s sleep.
  • Source of power
  • Brackets for assembly
  • Technical support
  • An application downloadable from the official stores that can show all the information of the cameras and the diagnostics of the Artificial Intelligence with continuous updates.

Including all of this in a one-time payment package is really a great solution for breeders and horse owners.

One of the problems with this type of service is that they are given in a monthly service format. This becomes a problem for breeders who do not know the impact it has in the future. With this solution you opt for a single payment and that the client has a permanent platform to monitor your horse.

Stable surveillance with Acaris
Stable surveillance with Acaris

Advantages of monitoring systems through artificial intelligence for horses

The advantages of a surveillance system for monitoring horses are relevant. On the one hand, the economic factor is crucial. In this aspect we can find two things:

  • Reducing the cost of having staff monitoring horses and stables can be reduced.
  • The cost of potential diseases and conditions, which can be addressed in time, thanks to surveillance systems can be potentially reduced.
  • Reduce the cost of theft of animals or tools in the stables by intruders.

Moreover, there is the health and lives of horses that can be saved by this system. Attacking conditions such as colic or laminitis in time is key to their survival and quality of life.

Additionally, the lives of foals that come into the world at night and that may not have the necessary assistance. Without a doubt, it is a revolutionary system that will continue to innovate to offer opportunities to horse breeders and their owners.

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Carlo Ponzi y el esquema piramidal

Carlo Ponzi and the Pyramid Scheme – The Finances of the Scam

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Jan31

In the world of finance, we find very honest people and schemes that allow high returns. However, we also get opportunists, who based on deceptive offers are made from other people’s money. This is the case of Carlo Ponzi and the pyramid scheme. This scheme is named after him because he was the one who popularized this type of scam.

Today we will know where Carlo Ponzi got the idea of the pyramid scheme, the famous scammers who used this scheme and how to recognize it so as not to be scammed. Our intention is that you can be prepared to avoid falling into the trap of scammers. Without further ado, let’s discover what Carlo Ponzi put in motion with the pyramid scheme.

Who is Carlo Ponzi and what is the pyramid scheme?

Carlos Ponzi was a well-known swindler born in Italy. During his criminal career he had several aliases to avoid being identified. While Carlo Ponzi didn’t invent the pyramid scheme, he was the person who made it so famous that it ended up bearing his name.

How a ponzi scheme works

The beginnings of Carlo Ponzi

He was born in March 1882 in the municipality of Lugo, located in the province of Ravenna, northern Italy. He was born into a middle-class family.

There are several versions of the beginnings of Carlo Ponzi. For some writers, Carlo Ponzi was always a thief looking for how to take money away from people. For others, Carlo started a brilliant student full of ambitions with a desire to prosper, who in the absence of opportunities became a scammer. No doubt it does not matter what version you decide to accept, the truth is that Carlo Ponzi started his criminal activities very early.

Thanks to the efforts of his father, who worked as a postman, he studied at the University of Rome. There he surrounded himself with the wealthiest class in the country, taking pleasure in the life of a millionaire. However, while living the life of a millionaire, Ponzi did not complete his studies, which led him to consider looking for new horizons.

In 1903 he decided to emigrate to the American continent, specifically to the United States, the land of the possible. His family gave him $200, which was spent entirely on the way to America. We must consider that $200 from 1903 is equivalent to $6233 today. Carlo spent a small fortune on luxuries on his way to the U.S.  This left him broke for opportunities in the United States. There he learned the language and worked as a waiter and painting posters. Despite this, his “allergy” to work made him look for new horizons.

Carlo Ponzi and the Pyramid Scheme
Carlo Ponzi and the Pyramid Scheme

Carlo Ponzi learns what it takes to implement the pyramid scheme

In 1907 he emigrated again to Montreal in Canada. There he got a job at a bank owned by Italian immigrants, the Zarossi Bank. The bank paid 6 percent interest, double what competing banks paid in interest. This made him famous and many people deposited their money there. The truth is that Banco Zarosi was in trouble, and paid the interest of its customers thanks to the deposits of new customers. Undoubtedly, Ponzi’s experience at Zarossi Bank was an inspiration for his scheme.

Banco Zarossi went bankrupt thanks to its bad investments and the scheme of its owners. Meanwhile Ponzi supported the Italian Banker’s family and lived in their home for a short period of time, albeit without money. This led him to look for a former client of the bank from whom he stole a check and forged the signature, defrauding $ 423.58. The amount of money swindled by Ponzi, thanks to inflation, today would represent almost $12,000. That is why it is important to understand “the impact of inflation on finances”.

His extravagant expenses led to his discovery and imprisonment. While in prison he convinced his family that he was not a prisoner but was the administrator of the prison. This behavior is a sign of their ability to lie and scam.

When he left prison Carlo Ponzi needed new airs to mark what would be his new “venture”.

The prison where Carlo Ponzi finished thinking about his pyramid scheme
The prison where Carlo Ponzi finished thinking about his pyramid scheme

How did Carlo Ponzi become the “creator” of the pyramid system?

Carlo Ponzi was not the creator of the pyramid scheme, as we will see later. We know that his experience at Zarossi Bank inspired Ponzi to establish his scheme. But there were already precedents in this type of scam. We can even find the description of this type of scheme in some novels by Charles Dickens.

But let’s come to understand what the pyramid scheme means and what Carlo Ponzi’s “inspirations” have been.

What is the pyramid scheme?

A pyramid scheme is a scam mechanism that offers huge benefits to investors, which are not sustainable over time. So how to maintain a pyramid scheme. The Ponzi scheme is maintained thanks to the “new investors”.

The profits of the first investors are paid thanks to the deposits of the investors attracted by the first investors. In this way the scheme does not generate the promised benefits and tends to “run out”.

Some of the keys to this type of scheme is that they start by paying their first investors very well and that they also promise higher interest if the money is “frozen” for long periods of time. They also tend to benefit those who bring in new “investors.”

Behind Ponzi schemes there are usually legitimate businesses, but in no case could they give the promised benefits. What they do is pay the interest of the first investors with the money of the second, and the second investors with the money of those who come in third place … Since not all people withdraw their money, “investors” are simply given balance sheets that reflect their money and profits, which do not exist.

This causes there to be a “snowball” effect that runs out of the scheme. When liquidity problems begin, a rapid and irreversible debacle begins.

In future installments we will talk about ponzi scheme inspirations and scammers famous for using it. Thanks to Gustavo Mirabal, We will also discover how to avoid falling into pyramid schemes.

If you want to know more about personal finance and tips to succeed in them, follow the media of Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

Carrot balls

Delicious recipes for your horses

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Jan20

We are all lovers of good food and even our equine friends delight in certain foods. Today I bring you a couple of recipes so you can pamper your horse.

What better way to pamper our horses than by giving them their favorite flavors but in a creative way!!

Learn today how to prepare various equine dishes and live the great experience of pampering your friend.

As we all know, carrots are very nutritious and irresistible for our horses. In this sense, I have two delicious recipes for you to give your friend a sweet moment.

Horses are especially fans of apple, carrot, oatmeal and herbs.

Today we’ll teach you creative ways to give it your favorite flavors for your enjoyment.

Creativity and your love will multiply their love.

Dare to enter the kitchen and become your horse’s favorite chef.

Pay close attention to each of the recipes and enjoy a family moment.

There is nothing more fun than cooking as a family and more if the goal is for your horse’s palate to delight.

Let’s get to work!

Recipes for horses

Summer is approaching and with it the hottest season of the year, therefore, today we bring you this great recommendation.

Our first recipes are a fruit popsicle and carrot balls. Fruit popsicle is very easy to make as well as refreshing.

Surely your horses will love it.

Don’t let the heat get hot and your horses thirsty… Pamper them!

Recipes #1 Carrot balls for horses

To prepare the first of two recipes, the carrot balls, you will need several ingredients, which will be described below:

Ready to cook? Here we go!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots (3 or 4 large carrots)
  • 1/4 cup of molasses (we can also use honey)
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • A teaspoon of salt
  • One Cups of flour
  • 1 cup of oatmeal

You can also add a little coconut to your liking

Preparation mode

Once all the elements are assembled, let´s do it!

First we must preheat the oven to 176º and, in the meantime, mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, no matter where we start. Order does not alter the result!

The ingredients must be mixed well until a paste is a little sticky. When it is ready, we will proceed to make balls, we can shape them with our hands or, if we do not want to get too dirty, we can make them with two spoons.

In case you do not want to get dirty, wear gloves! The gloves help you maintain hygiene and you do not get dirty.

Once the balls are placed in the tray (do not forget the oven paper) we proceed to put them in the oven for 20 or 25 minutes, until they are golden brown.

When they are ready, take out the tray and let them cool, if they are a little soft, do not worry, next time they will come out better. Once cooled down, the moment of truth arrives, we have to give them to our four-legged culinary critics.

Small carrot balls - - Recipes for horses
Small carrot balls – – Recipes for horses

Recipes #2 Fruit Popsickle for horses

For this summer time when the heat is getting hotter and our horses want to stay fresh, I have the solution: A Fruit Popsickle. This is the best of recipes to summer time.

What is a Fruit Popsickle? It is like a fruit ice cream, cold, refreshing, ideal to give as a reward to our equines.

To prepare this delicious dessert you need fruits, molasses, water, a freezer and that’s it!

Ingredients:

  • Various fruits such as apples, peaches, Paraguayan, and even carrots work well
  • 2 tablespoons of molasses
  • 1 glass with water

If you do not have molasses you can use Gatorade or another drink with electrolytes

Preparation mode

To start cut the pieces of fruit into pieces by removing the bones and seeds. Once done, grab a glass with hot water and mix the molasses in it until it is well uniform.

Having already cut the fruit and having the mixture of water and molasses made in the glass, we take the container and throw the fruit and liquid and put it in the freezer until it cools down well (if you like, leave it a whole day).

The result is a block of very refreshing fruit that will undoubtedly make your horse feel flattered.

Fruit Popsickle - Recipes for horses
Fruit Popsickle – Recipes for horses

Recipes #3 Stuffed Apples for horses

Horses love apples and filled with molasses even more…

To prepare them you will need the following.

Ingredients:

  • 2 to 3 apples
  • 1 cup bran
  • 1 grated carrot
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sweet food
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 cup of the cob or broken corn

Preparation mode

Remove the center of the apples to make room for the filling.

In a large cup, mix the carrot with the bran, molasses, sweet feed and cob grains until uniform.

If necessary, add more molasses. The mixture should have a hard consistency.

Then fill the heartless apples with the mixture.

Garnish with the top of the carrot. Serve in the feeding bucket.

With these recipes you can reward your horse when he has a good performance or simply when you want to spoil him to encourage his good character.

Try it these recipes and tell us your experience.

Stuffed Apples for horses
Stuffed Apples for horses

Recipes: #4 Treats with peppermint

Another thing you can try to pamper your horse is peppermint treats.

To prepare them, you must have the following elements.

Ingredients:

  • Oil
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 (half) cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 (half) cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 peeled apple
  • 2 large carrots cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 (two-thirds) cup molasses
  • Ground peppermint.

Preparation mode

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the ingredients well in a large bowl and bake until crispy and dry.

The next step is to let it cool and then give them to the horse.

Recipes for horses with pepermint are awesome
Recipes for horses with pepermint are awesome

Recipes: #5 sweet apple and carrot

To prepare the sweet apple and carrot you must have the next ingredients.

Ingredients

  • Use 2 chopped apples in quarters
  • Also 2 grated carrots
  • Another 2 carrots chopped in quarters
  • 2 cups molasses and oatmeal for horses

Preparation mode

Mix all the ingredients and then add the molasses.

All horses like this dessert. Try it!

Recipes: #6 Cookies!

Cookies are delicious and horses know it that’s why they enjoy them so much.

The most amazing thing about making cookies for your horse is that you can combine it with everything you want, as long as the horse can eat it.

Ingredients:

  • 2 apples, or 3-4 carrots (the amount of fruit should be about one cup, once grated). You can also use a little of each and mix it.
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup molasses or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 spoon of water

Preparation mode:

  1. Wash the carrots and apples first.
  2. Next, with a grater, grate the apples and carrots.
  3. In a large bowl pour the flour, oatmeal and water.
  4. Mix it with your hand until a dough is made, and if it sticks a little place more flour.
  5. Pour the carrots and grated apples into the dough and mix everything again.
  6. Then pour the honey and mix everything with a spoon.
  7. Let the dough sit in the fridge for a few minutes (it will be easier to handle).
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and coat it with baking paper or aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 250º.
  9. When you have everything ready, with molds, or with a spoon, make small piles and place them on the baking paper.
  10. Bake at 250º, for about 30-35 minutes (be careful, this depends on the oven). They must be hard, but without being burned.
  11. They are already done! Now you just have to let them rest, cool and let them become a little harder. The next day you can give them to your horse.

Recipe #7: Oatmeal and Mint Cookies

Oatmeal is one of the favorite ingredients of horses, providing you with the nutrients and fiber you need.

Mint gives it a refreshing and herbal touch that your horses will love.

Enjoy making this recipe and make your horse enjoy your company more.

This recipe is for small amounts. If you want to prepare more quantity just multiply the ingredients.

With nothing else to add (except for mint) let’s start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of flakeed oatmeal or oatmeal. You can choose the oatmeal that your horse usually eats.
  • 1 cup wheat flour, preferably whole wheat
  • 4 tablespoons molasses.
  • 15 mint leaves. You can also choose to add sugar-free mint candies to replace mint leaves.
  • 100ml of water or a quarter cup. If they are very dry you can add a little more water.

For larger amounts, you can replace the mint leaves with a drop of peppermint oil.

Peppermint oil is more concentrated. We only recommend peppermint oil when you are going to make at least twice the amount of this recipe.

You can add some regular wheat flour if you don’t have whole wheat flour.

Whole wheat flour helps prevent equine colic.

Preparation mode:

  1. Mix the water and oatmeal in a container
  2. Remove the oatmeal and water mixture until they are completely integrated and the oats begin to fall off.
  3. Crush the mint leaves to form a relatively uniform mass.
  4. Add the crushed mint leaves and stir until uniformed.
  5. Slowly add the molasses by mixing steadily until even. It will be a little sticky from molasses, it is normal.
  6. At this point add the wheat flour, normal or whole. This will give better consistency to the cookies
  7. Spread on a tray and you can give it various shapes to make them more fun for your horse.
  8. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes to dry the mixture.
  9. Let cool to room temperature.

You will get some spectacular cookies to reward the horse with a fresh touch.

 

Recipe #8: Oatmeal cookie, carrots with garlic

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 5 cups oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 cup carrots cut into pieces.

Preparation mode:

Chop the carrots and garlic clove 3 sec. in speed 5.

Pour the ingredients into the glass in the order indicated and program 20 seconds at speed 6.

Form small balls and plástelas with fork. Place them on a baking sheet with nonstick paper. Preheat the oven and bake 15 or 20 minutes at 150º or until golden brown.

Wait for them to cool down and serve them on your horse.

The best of recipes for horses

The most important thing about these recipes is that you can complement them with your creativity.

You can change some ingredient or simply remove it.

If you like our recipes and experimented with them, you can send us your comments.

We can include your recipes so that others can try them, and many more horses are happy.

We look forward to your feedback.

 

Sources

http://www.ecuestre.es/my-horseback-view/articulo/premios-caseros-polos-de-frutas  

http://www.ecuestre.es/ecuestre/salud-y-nutricion/articulo/premios-caseros-para-nuestro-caballo

 

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https://gustavomirabalcastro.online or http://gustavomirabal.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavomirabalcastro

https://www.flickr.com/photos/161015276@N06/albums/

https://es.quora.com/profile/Gustavo-Mirabal-Castro

https://www.wattpad.com/497522292-g-c-farm-gustavo-mirabal-castro-en-venezuela-g-c

 

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He is backed by his name, Gustavo Mirabal Castro

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Jan07

If he has taken care of anything, it is to take care of his good name, this is Gustavo Mirabal Castro. This lawyer, businessman, financial advisor, and athlete has taken his name to the top. The name of Gustavo Mirabal Castro stands out in each of the areas in which he participates. That is why today we will talk a little about how to take care of the good name of a person being authentic.

We will focus on the reputation, and it is worth his name and his word, from the life experience of Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

His name as a lawyer, Gustavo Mirabal Castro

He cultivated his name since Gustavo Mirabal Castro was in his stage as a student. The dedication and commitment were evident when I entered law school. His teachers saw him with great projection. Some criticized his bold approach to dealing with legal issues, but this came in the personality of lawyer Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

That audacity forged a personal brand and thus his name, Gustavo Mirabal Castro, was associated with this characteristic. This also earned him some antipathies because there are people who like to play it safe. But Gustavo Mirabal knew that at risk is the seasoning of life.

Always taking care to maintain his ethics and morals, Gustavo Mirabal made risky moves in his life. This led him to become an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and sportsman. Perhaps this passion for audacity was marked by this last facet, that of an athlete.

The name and reputation of Gustavo Mirabal Castro
The name and reputation of Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Sport as a personality forger

And it is that in sport there are always risks, but only through risks can you achieve success. This was a lesson for Gustavo Mirabal Castro for his whole life, as he practiced horse riding and equestrian jumping from the age of 10.

That is why we can say that the roots of Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s name lie in its formation. And it is that his parents formed him to be a person with integrity.

His father’s name, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, is well known in Venezuela. An excellent lawyer who thanks to his integrity managed to stand out as a politician. Thanks to this he reached the governorship of the state of Miranda and the presidency of the National Institute of Hippodromes.

This is how his father instilled the importance of his name in Gustavo Mirabal Castro. Since his childhood Gustavo has tried to be a transparent and integrated person.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro showjumper
Gustavo Mirabal Castro showjumper

Tips to take care of your reputation.

To keep his name, Gustavo Mirabal has had to pass all kinds of tests. There are always people who want to defame you or tarnish your reputation. Whether it is out of envy or unfair competition, some people are willing to everyone. Therefore, the name of Gustavo Mirabal Castro has had to face innumerable challenges. Therefore, this Venezuelan decided to give advice to people who want to achieve their success.

Maintaining a person’s name and reputation depends on many aspects.

Success is a hard road, and it is more so if you face defamation and insults when you reach it. That is why we must cultivate all strategies that limit the damage that lies do.

Below, we can see the best tips to take care of your name and your reputation.

4 tips on communication to take care of your reputacion by Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Communication is one of the keys that can help your reputation. Gustavo Mirabal Castro has discovered that clarity, ease of communication and transparency are important. The more people can know about you, the less they will be influenced by lies. Here are some tips on communication from Gustavo Mirabal to take care of your name:

  • Honesty: Always speak with the truth. There are times when the truth may be a bit painful, but it is always better to opt for the truth. This way they won’t be able to use your words against you. A lie can make them doubt everything you’ve said, turning into a snowball.
  • Transparency and openness: Telling everything seems like a strategy for unwise people. But when we talk about name and reputation it is one of the best alternatives. If things go wrong, say so, and if they go well too. When you are transparent there are no things to hide and there are no things, they can use to harm you. When everyone knows who you are, it’s hard for them to distort your image.
  • Be accessible and close: Establish a connection and channels to communicate with your stakeholders. In this way whoever hears a defamatory comment will have the ways to contrast the information directly with you. This is the best way to mitigate the effects of lies, having a direct path to know the truth. You can also establish mechanisms to transmit your entire way of acting. This is closely linked to transparency.
  • Courtesy and politeness: We must be courteous and polite in our personal and professional communications. Even in our contacts with our detractors we must keep

4 tips on acting and beliefs to take care of your name by Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

Man is what he says and what he does. Both facets must be in tune. That is why we must not only take care of our communication but also our actions.

If our words “speak” about what we think and aspire to be, our actions strongly mark who we are. If what we think and how we act go together we can speak of a man of integrity. This is one of the best kept secrets of Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s name.

Here are some tips to protect your name by Gustavo Mirabal Castro

  • Show your “character” to defend your beliefs: When your beliefs and values are violated, you must defend them vehemently. We don’t talk about being rude. The truth is that we must be firm in the defense of our beliefs and actions. Showing our outrage politely is important to show our priorities.
  • Learn from your mistakes: Every practice or behavior that has negatively impacted your name should be avoided. There are people in show business whose partying habits have hurt them and yet they don’t learn from their mistakes. In the same way, whether personally or professionally, you should avoid customs and habits that harm you.
  • Integrity, first and foremost: Your actions and words must be concordant. That means that if you promote an attitude, you must act according to it. This is important because as people perceive your integrity, your credibility will increase.
  • Do things differently and be authentic: Doing things differently from the rest shows them that you do not follow a Public Relations manual. Your focus is to show with words and actions that you are authentic. Genuineness gives rise to people seeing who you really are and dismissing gossip and rumors.

The name of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, his greatest asset

As we can see the name of Gustavo Mirabal Castro is one of the things, he takes care of the most. It is not about projecting something that is not, on the contrary. It is about preventing malicious people from tarnishing the successes of this Venezuelan with lies. To do this, Gustavo Mirabal Castro resorts to truth, its transparency and to open his heart and life to the world.

The portals of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, his defense of horses, laws and finances are a sample of his identity. Thanks to this, although there are people spreading lies, the reputation and name of Gustavo Mirabal Castro remain high.

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More serious and common diseases in horses

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Dec18

One of the things we need to guarantee for horses is medical care. Since horses have their own nutritional requirements, and their own diseases, the veterinarian is essential. We must pay close attention to the signs and behavioral changes of horses to detect any conditions in time. That is why today we will talk about the most serious and common diseases in horses.

In the article “Importance of the veterinarian in society” we tell you the role that a veterinarian fulfills in our society. They not only take care of animal welfare, but also play a fundamental role in the food industry. If you want more information about it, we invite you to read it.

Sometimes we have the possibility to evaluate our horse with a veterinarian regularly. But sometimes we don’t have access to them easily. Sometimes it is due to the distance from the veterinarian and in other cases because of the cost of this. The truth is that this is no excuse for not giving timely attention to your horse. This can be achieved by mixing some strategies that we will tell you next.

Horse Colic Signs and Symptoms

Strategies to take care of your horse and avoid the most serious and common diseases in horses

Whenever this is possible, we should regularly evaluate our horse with a veterinarian. Once a year you can help us to attend to any problem in a timely manner. However, it is not always possible to have this tool, so we have the following tips.

  • Prevention helps to avoid the most common diseases and conditions: This can be applied with a good diet, physical exercise, applying the necessary vaccines or care and hygiene. Our horse will thank us
  • Observation and attention: Despite prevention our horse can be infected with a disease or develop it due to genetic conditions. It is important to pay attention to the behavioral changes of our horse.
  • Basic knowledge: We must be aware of the diseases that can affect our horse, symptoms and possible treatments. Early detection can help us alleviate the most negative effects or go to the veterinarian in a timely manner without regular controls.

Following these tips, we can solve any health situation in time, avoiding serious sequelae. To facilitate the application of these tips we will give you a series of tips for each disease that we mention in the article.

Without further ate, let’s get started.

Keeping your horse healthy - a guide to disease prevention

Tetanus in horses – Common diseases in horses

This is one of the most common diseases in horses and is among the most serious. It can quickly lead to the death of the horse. In addition, the horse cannot be cured on its only so it is of immediate attention.

This disease is among the most common and serious diseases. It is produced by the bacterium “Clostridium tetani”, which is also known as Nicolaier’s bacillus, in honor of Arthur Nicolaer, its discoverer. This bacterium is found in the soil and on the seabed with abundant organic matter. They usually enter the body through some wound. The closer the wound is to the brain, the more rapidly the disease develops.

This bacterium produces toxins that affect the nervous system generating strong contractions in the muscles. This produces stiffness and involuntary contractions, leading to respiratory paralysis.

When working without oxygen, one of the recommendations is to keep the wounds that the horse has ventilated. In addition, any wounds should be disinfected immediately using hydrogen peroxide.

Last but not least, it is important to vaccinate the horse with tetanus toxoid to avoid the disease. Even taking the necessary precautions, this may not be enough. Therefore, we must be attentive to several indicators.

Tetanus Prevention: Disinfect and Treat Horse Wounds Quickly
Tetanus Prevention: Disinfect and Treat Horse Wounds Quickly

Indicators and alerts in relation to tetanus in horses

We must be alert to the appearance of the following indicators:

  • Frequent muscle contractions: If these seem to be involuntary we must be attentive because it is a main symptom.
  • Tight jaws that cannot be opened: This is an advanced symptom and begins to compromise the horse’s ability to feed.
  • The horse’s legs are straight and cannot bend or bend with great difficulty. This type of rigidity prevents the horse from moving.
  • Expression of exaggerated smile on the horse. This symptom reflects the contraction of the facial muscles. You can also see the eyes wide open.

As we can see the signs of stiffness, involuntary contraction and paralysis are symptoms that we cannot ignore. This disease evolves very quickly and in a matter of two weeks can kill the horse. It takes a week to develop symptoms and in about a week they can peak by paralyzing breathing. They can leave serious sequelae so maximum attention is suggested.

Our greatest tool against tetanus is vaccination according to the scheme indicated by the veterinarian.

You can also have an injection of the toxoid so that in case of detecting the infection it is injected into the horse. This vaccine will not harm you and in case of tetanus it will stop the progression of the disease. However, this is not a substitute for the corresponding veterinary assessment, it is only an emergency measure.

Our horse will be well cared for if we comply with the vaccination. But it is also important to have knowledge to go to the veterinarian in time in case of this disease.

Symptoms of tetanus - Common Diseases in Horses
Symptoms of tetanus – Common Diseases in Horses

Equine Colic – common diseases in horses

Equine colic is one of the most common diseases in horses, but despite being so common it can also be deadly. It occurs for different reasons, but the most common are:

  • Stones of salt or calcium in an organ.
  • Constipation
  • Gases

The severe pain caused by equine colic can result in the horse’s rejection of food and water. This can lead to dehydration and malnutrition.

Symptoms of Equine Colic - Common Diseases in Horses
Symptoms of Equine Colic – Common Diseases in Horses

Serious and common illnesses can be prevented or treated in time

Without a doubt, prevention is a great ally of health. But we must also emphasize that knowledge of symptoms and timely care can be the difference between life and death. That is why we must know the symptoms of the most common and serious diseases suffered by horses.

For Gustavo Mirabal Castro this knowledge is key for any horse lover. With it we can give welfare to these beautiful animals and we could even save their lives one day.

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Films about law and justice

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Nov30

Reflection on what justice means as a society is not only desirable but also necessary. It is the way we translate the morals and ethics of society into practical terms. Sometimes there are undefinitions, but it is through the philosophy of law that we update our legal framework. But for this it cannot be left to lawyers alone to rethink what law and justice mean. Today we will talk about films about law and justice.

There are many means to reflect on a variety of topics, but one of the most popular is cinema. Within the cinema we get dozens of works that address a topic from different perspectives. That is why today we will use cinema as a form of reflection on the sense of justice and its multiple dimensions. We will recommend several films to reflect on law and justice.

Top 5 Films For Law Students

The law-justice binomial

On the one hand, we have the law as it is written by men. On the other hand, we have justice, in the way we think it should be applied. However, sometimes what is legal does not seem fair to us or what we consider fair is not legal. That is why today we will use some films to evaluate the inconsistency between both dimensions.

Sometimes to preserve the “presumption of innocence” men who could be guilty are left behind bars. Sometimes procedural law avoids by a technicality that a test is used. We also find cases of people who are unjustly accused and remain for years locked up in jail. The law is not perfect and aspires to justice, but to exercise the laws you must have a clean slate for everyone. That is why today, through the movies, we will put law, justice, and laws in the dock.

Law and Justice - Their differences make a complicated society
Law and Justice – Their differences make a complicated society

Films to reflect on law and justice

Below, we present a series of recommendations by Gustavo Mirabal Castro on films about law, justice and the laws

Shawshank Redemption

The movie Shawshank Redemption is a story about law and justice. On the one hand, we have a banker named Andy accused of a double murder. An intelligent man who considers that the system is being turned against him. On the other hand we have the legal system, the prison, the jailers, the prison warden and if that were not enough a good number of dangerous prisoners. Will we find out that Andy is guilty?

Beyond that, Andy manages with his ability to gain the trust of jailers and the prison warden. He helps them with everything he can, and they help him to have a more bearable life. However, in the end Andy is not supported in the really important things, they are friends for convenience. That is why Andy decides that the system no longer gives more than itself and begins his search for justice.

One of the best-considered films of all time. Its release earned poor revenues at the box office. However, time was given to the task of doing justice to the film.

It greatly offset the revenue with a film revival. In addition, Shawshank Redemption received 7 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. He also received 2 other Golden Globe nominations and 2 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Today it is top of the IMDB ranking and is considered the best film of the nineties. It’s even top-notch in all 250 films in history on the same website.

Shawshank Redemption is a “must-see” for moviegoers and lovers of law. For Gustavo Mirabal Castro it is the best film about justice and law of all time. This film is based on Stephen King’s short story “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”.

The Shawshank Redemption is a film that reflects on the sense of justice
The Shawshank Redemption is a film that reflects on the sense of justice

The Green Mile

A story of how an innocent man sentenced to death helps bring justice to himself and others… A story where the harsh reality of the legal system and racism collide with a miracle.

Told in retrospect, at the end of life a jailer assigned to “death row”. It is a place where prisoners await the execution of the death penalty and hope is the only thing left.

One day a burly and huge African American arrives accused of the rape and murder of two girls. The condemned man is called John Coffey and everyone seeing the appearance of the inmate considers him guilty… One of the great challenges of the application of justice is to overcome prejudices.

However, when they see the attitude of the inmate, they begin to doubt the veracity of the sentence. The relationship between jailers and inmates shows us that the bad guys are not always behind bars. On the other hand, the events of the film show us that appearances are deceiving. The law does not always lock up the guilty or release the innocent.

Who is John Coffey really?

Coffey demonstrates his kindness by curing the little mouse of one of the prisoners. The little mouse was cruelly crushed by one of the jailers. There we begin to see that being behind bars is not synonymous with evil, nor is being outside synonymous with goodness.

Thanks to Coffey several kind people receive a second chance. Coffey reveals himself as a force balancing good and evil, a personification of justice.

John Coffey discovers the evil that another prisoner covers up and decides to do justice in a way that kills two birds with one stone. Coffey is innocent, but sometimes the only justice is to end the suffering.

The Green Mile, a film with history full of unexpected twists, miracles, law, and justice.

The Green Mile - Films about law and justice
The Green Mile – Films about law and justice

Films about law and justice to reflect on

Without a doubt, these films show us that law and justice do not always go hand in hand. That is why the philosophy of law and the reflection on it are an opportunity to adapt the laws to the life we dream of. Without a doubt, when the laws are more like justice, we will have a better world. For Gustavo Mirabal Castro, reflection on law, justice and laws is a duty of any citizen in any country in the world.

What is Gustavo Mirabal Castro hiding?

Gustavo Mirabal Castro, linked

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Nov21

Gustavo Mirabal is linked to a series of activities. For many the large number of activities arouses suspicion. Legal and financial issues surround Venezuelan Gustavo Mirabal closely. Today we will uncover all its dark secrets and tell you about all the activities to which it is linked. Let’s discover Gustavo Mirabal Castro linked to obscure legal and financial activities…

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a Venezuelan lawyer who has been linked to numerous companies. He has been a proxy for numerous companies and a legal representative of some dark plots. Will everything be as bad as it seems? In the financial world there are many activities and practices that, although not well seen, belong entirely to the field of legality. Gustavo Mirabal Castro specializes in the management of large fortunes through the so-called “family offices”. These legal and financial structures are used to consolidate financial resources and manage them. These structures seek to minimize the exaggerated tax burdens that some states impose on their innocent citizens.

That is why Gustavo Mirabal has sought a way to defend the effort of citizens against the tax voracity of the states. Welfare must be based on an egalitarian contribution of the collective, not on the fiscal harassment of a few individuals and companies that are successful.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro linked to his team have developed a series of financial strategies. These strategies take advantage of all the opportunities offered by the tax systems of each country and the international environment. How can you lessen the petty tax burden that some states use against their citizens? In a few moments we will tell you, but first let’s proceed to know a little more about Gustavo Mirabal Castro the linked…

What is Gustavo Mirabal Castro hiding?
What is Gustavo Mirabal Castro hiding?

Where did Gustavo Mirabal Castro come from, linked to activities of “dubious legality”?

The first thing we must clarify is that Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a self-made man. However, he has always had the support of his family. When we say he is a “self-made man” we mean that he does not use shortcuts to get to where he is. He did not have “godfathers” in the legal or financial world, nor did he take advantage of the great credits that some businessmen took advantage of in the country of petrodollars.

Many companies in Venezuela were built from soft loans to companies. Other financial groups have their own banks to finance the growth of their own businesses, sometimes at the expense of savers. Recall that Venezuela had a long history of bank failures. Gustavo Mirabal Castro discovered that he did not want shortcuts because those shortcuts end up weakening our own entrepreneurial capacity.

For Gustavo Mirabal Castro, linked to the financial sector, capital must be built honestly. That is why he did not want to take advantage of so many credits offered to create a business network with the idea of “import substitution”. Hundreds of cases of abuse emerged in the shadow of change control systems.

Because Gustavo had a role model, he was able to orient himself to an honest search for economic freedom. Today it seeks to be an example of an honest search for economic freedom. In addition, Gustavo tries to advise and promote this search in each person, always complying with current legislation.

But who was the example that Gustavo Mirabal Castro followed, and to which he is linked, to achieve economic success? Next, we will reveal this secret to you.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro also linked to sport
Gustavo Mirabal Castro also linked to sport

The example of Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s businessman, to which he was linked.

On the other hand, Gustavo Mirabal Castro was linked to his father Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos. His father was the true example he received when it came to handling finances. And it is that Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos apart from being an excellent lawyer was also a great businessman. He took part in several studs of racehorses and several winning horses. Thanks to this, he was appointed as president of the INH (National Institute of Hippodromes) with which he demonstrated great skill in the management of public resources, which later led him to the Governorship of Miranda.

Without a doubt, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos was an example for his son in the professional, sports and business aspects. An inspiration in which the saying that “the student surpasses the teacher” is demonstrated thanks to the international projection of Mirabal Castro. Gustavo Mirabal Castro does not stop thanking his father for showing him the path that would finally lead him to success.

For Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a true financier can turn a small savings into a fortune. And that’s what he set out to do… But where did this unknown financial advisor named Gustavo Mirabal Castro and linked to the law come from. Below, we’ll give you some hints.

Mauricio Azar and Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos - INH
Mauricio Azar and Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos – INH

Where did Gustavo Mirabal Castro come from?

Gustavo Mirabal Castro, linked to law, finance and sports, is a Venezuelan born in Caracas. Born into a family of middle-class lawyers, this man was infused with the spirit of justice and righteousness. Thanks to this he has an impeccable professional ethics, which has won him many clients and some enemies. Unfair competition in the world of financial advice is no secret to anyone. As Gustavo Mirabal Castro gained more reputation, he was linked to confusing situations that proved to be false or non-existent. The imagination of yellowish columns needs “fuel” to obtain advertising resources thanks to their naïve visitors. Seeking the truth has always been the slogan of Gustavo Mirabal Castro and therefore invites his detractors to seek it and expose it without fear.

“The truth will set you free”

That is what Gustavo Mirabal Castro tells us in a solemn tone when he is accused of being linked to dark and confusing plots. His poise is the answer one needs to be sure that behind him there is nothing hidden. But there will be no shortage of communication mercenaries who do the “dirty work” for those who wish to steal from their distinguished clientele. We can say that those who do not have ethics to displace their competition will not have ethics to dispossess their customers. That is why he recommends that when they hear attempts to disqualify him, they flee in terror, because surely their advisor is not the most reliable person.

The best professionals do not need to make “dirty war” on their competition. The best only let their results speak louder than their words. But before we continue, let’s know the roots of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a man linked to Venezuela.

Financial plan for a professional
Financial plan for a professional

Gustavo Mirabal joined his family

Undoubtedly, to whom Gustavo Mirabal Castro is most linked is his family. His father was his example and he seeks to be an example for his children in turn. Together with Carolina Mirabal de Chapellin, his wife, they seek to create an open and healthy environment for their children to develop.

Together the Mirabal-Chapellin couple work hand in hand and support each other. Not only in the family, but also in the professional field. The hand of Chapellin de Mirabal was felt in G&C farm thanks to her skills as a business administrator.

He also wants his children to find like him economic freedom and professional and personal success in their lives. No doubt Gustavo Mirabal Castro has been linked to many things among which is his family, laws, finances and success.

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World Savings Day, the right way to save

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Nov08

Days ago, we celebrated World Savings Day. Everyone talks about saving, but few do… Many know the benefits and yet they are won by the instant satisfaction of certain “needs”. In this article we will highlight the benefits of planned saving on World Savings Day. We will start with a phrase by Cesare Cantù, an Italian writer.

“Always spend one less coin than you earn”

These wise words speak to the basic essence of saving. Without a doubt, you have to start with something. However, in modern times we all know the phenomenon of inflation, and so today we will talk about the right ways to save.

Without more to add let’s start

How to save if I don’t have enough money? World Savings Day

This is the phrase that many people repeat every day. Certainly, there are people who live on the edge without spending more than necessary. But there are too many people who have great opportunities to save waste them. That is why today we will give you some indications of how we can start saving.

Our first step should be the phrase we mentioned in our introduction, “Always spend one less coin than you earn.” This phrase encompasses the key to saving, simply saving is not a process of saving massively. Saving is a slow process that requires perseverance.

Sometimes we think we have nowhere to save. “How am I going to save if at the end of the month I have no money left?” we sometimes tell ourselves. Other times we have even gone into debt and how will I save if I have debts. Debt is a cost every month. In principle, the first way to save can be to pay our debts. However, this is not always true as we will see later.

To save we must consider two fundamental factors: the cost of our debts and inflation. Without considering these two factors we can equally save, but our strategies will have to vary. If we have no money left at the end of the month, the first step is to make an expense budget. For that we will proceed to talk about how to make a good budget of expenses.

World Savings Day
World Savings Day

A budget of expenses to save on World Savings Day.

Most of the time we don’t know where our salary is going. We tend to quantify very well the fixed and large expenses such as electricity, water, food, or mortgage. But we miss the minor expenses of every day or the so-called “ant expenses“.

These are expenses that because they are small are always ignored but that generally occur more frequently than we would like to recognize. It is its high frequency that makes these expenses become a greater weight than we really think.

That is why in our budget we must emphasize ant expenses to be able to quantify and control them.

Budget and Savings - World Savings Day
Budget and Savings – World Savings Day

 

Quick guide to questions to identify ant expenses on World Savings Day.

Undoubtedly, one of the keys to making a good budget is to quantify ant expenses. In ordinary people this expense can reach between 10% to 30% of the budget.

Do I have any habits or habits that I do almost daily and involve spending money?

We can all have recurring habits, but those that cost us money can be the key to our savings.

Examples of this are cigars for smokers, the cup (or cups) of coffee that we drink in the company’s cafeteria, meals on the street, beers in the pours and Saturdays, etc.

These expenses must be quantified meticulously and multiplied by the number of times we make them in a month.

Do I buy a particular brand of product that is more expensive?

There are products that have an extra cost for their supposed quality. Brands charge us for advertising their products. Sometimes the price difference is justified, but in others there are much cheaper products that can yield the same results.

It is important that we try new alternatives or seek advice with our friends. It is not about being stingy, but by decreasing the cost of a product we can save that difference and use it for other expenses or in our savings.

Quality and cost do not always go hand in hand, and we must take that into account.

Do we buy in the first place we get to save us time?

This is one of the most common ant expenses. This is presented because we do not plan our monthly purchase correctly. Something was missing or we ran out of time. That leads us to buy in a place close to home, but more expensive than usual.

If this habit is repeated weekly, we can be sure that there we have an opportunity to save. If we plan our purchases correctly, we can save.

Do we buy sweets, treats, or our recurring cravings at the corner cellar?

Many times, a craving is just that. But when it happens every day, we have two options: abandon it or buy in quantities. This applies to weekend beers, sweets, cigarettes, or any other habit we have.

Sometimes resorting to the corner warehouse is a psychological strategy to “not formalize” this expense. In this way we deceive ourselves, but that deception costs us high, both psychologically and economically speaking.

If we buy in quantities, we can get discounts that allow us to save the difference. If we abandon them we can save their totality. What do you choose?

Saving is a decision
Saving is a decision

Can a budget really help us save?

The short answer is yes. A budget can help us save because it starts by showing us how much and how much we spend our money. This can raise important alerts about our hidden behaviors.

We can become aware of how much money we spend on cups of coffee, cigars, alcohol or treats. We can also realize how much money we spend extra for not planning our purchases well. This adds up little by little until it becomes a bottomless hole. Therefore, realizing what we do unconsciously can help us organize our finances.

The extra money we get with our finances can become our savings or our way of paying our debts. If anything, we are gaining something. Saving or paying off our debts should also be a conscious decision. In the next installment we can see a series of tips to make the best possible decision.

Saving is not something that happens simply, it is a conscious decision… Let’s become aware and save to have a calmer and happier life. Let’s follow the advice of Gustavo Mirabal, your trusted financial advisor.

Save or pay off debt? A key decision in the right way to save

If we have large debts, we can usually choose between paying debts and saving. Is it really a dilemma? It may not be a dilemma if we think about it, but we will analyze it in detail.

The first thing we must consider is the “cost” of our debt vs the loss of value of our savings. Assuming that we are in a stable economy, the loss of value is somewhat limited.

We must look for savings instruments that allow us to preserve value. We can consider national currencies if inflation is below 5% per year. Otherwise, we must look for some type of asset that preserves or increases its value, but we will see this later.

On the other hand, the “cost of debt” is key to choosing between paying off debt or saving. More than a dilemma, it is something that should incline our behavior in the predominance of one of these two options. But saving and having savings is something that we must always take into account as we will see below.

Why are savings essential?

We must always save money; this should be clear. But the greater weight between debt payment and savings will be carried by the part that has the highest cost for us.

Why save if we have debt? Because debts are stable, have payments and are pre-stipulated. If we can save money while paying our debts, we will be prepared for the unforeseen.

Savings can help us with unforeseen events and to acquire goods at a lower cost. What we must consider is the level of urgency for the acquisition of the good, the term of payments through savings or credit and access to the good. As long as the savings curve to acquire the good is not excessively long, we should focus on this option.

How can we determine if a good is worth accessing through credits or savings? Next, we will give you some tips.

Acquire goods acquired through savings or credit?

To acquire goods through savings we must accumulate the value of good. This implies that there are goods of great value that will cost us a lot to obtain them exclusively through savings. This is the case of housing or the car.

On the other hand, smaller goods such as clothes, a television or a refrigerator can be purchased through savings. How to know which alternative to take. Here are some tips.

Cost of borrowing:

First, we must consider the cost of borrowing or the interest on credit. In general, loans for large goods have lower interest. This allows you to acquire the good and enjoy it while paying. In addition, because they are goods of great value and generally large, the risk of default is lower. This means that in case of default the banks can recover the property. This reduces the interest on the debt and with it its cost. In some countries these credits are subsidized or controlled. That is why to acquire a home we recommend using low interest credits.

Payment terms:

Short repayment terms along with high interest make a good difficult to repay despite credit. In many cases we can pay more interest than the good itself would cost. If an interest is high, it is unfeasible no matter the term. If the interest is low, but the term is very short, it can also become unpayable. A suitable combination of low interest and terms that suit our ability to pay are ideal.

Can I purchase the good or product saved money for a period of 6 months to a year?

This is an answer we must know. Unless it is an essential good, many times we can postpone the purchase of a good. With this we can save interest and that money can stay in our savings.

If we do not buy a good and that money, we put it to earn interest. this would make money instead of losing value increase it. In this way we would have a double profit, the interest earned on our money saved and the savings generated in interest.

 

Need or desire?

Is what I’m really going to buy a need or a desire? If it’s a wish, can I postpone it or just not buy it? Defining this can help us establish whether or not we should buy the good in question. If we can simply not buy it will help us improve our financial situation.

The purchase of this good can produce savings

There are products, services or goods that can represent savings for people. For example, I really like going to the movies and I spend a lot going to this one, buying a good TV could reduce the going to the cinema. This balance sheet can have an impact on better finances.

But we must be honest with ourselves. If the purchase of the good is not going to change our consumption patterns, we should not include it in this category and therefore its purchase would be contraindicated, at least for this reason.

Saving as a source of “savings” and tranquility, on World Savings Day.

Saving allows us to acquire goods at a lower price. This represents long-term savings. And the money we stop spending on debt interest can become part of our savings.

On the other hand, saving is a source of tranquility because it allows us to face unforeseen events. Thanks to this we will be able to make emergency repairs or face diseases. Without a doubt, saving brings great benefits and that is why on World Savings Day we invite you to discover the right way to save.

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His sporting prestige precedes him, but his passion is Law and Finance

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Nov06

There are multifaceted people who are known as such. However, it is also the case of people who are known for their more public facet and yet their skills are the most diverse. This is the case of Gustavo Mirabal Castro whose sporting prestige precedes him, but his passion is law and finance. Today we will discover the reasons for his sporting prestige and a little more about his passion for law and finance. Without further ate, let’s get started.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a man who has his last name in his blood. Each of his passions have been inherited from his father, but in him they have been infinitely enhanced. There are three passions that father and son share: horses, finances, and law.

Each with its own particular characteristics and in its own field. But these three passions have been transversal to their lives. It is certainly something they carry in their blood.

Before talking a little about these passions let’s take a brief walk through the life of his father Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos.

G&C Farm - Gustavo Mirabal and G&C Leroy

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, his sporting prestige precedes him, but his passion is law and finance.

No doubt what applies to the child also applies to the father. Most know Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos for his passion for equestrian sports, specifically horse racing. From a young age seeing the power of horses became a great hobby for Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

Over time he became more involved, to the point of having with his partners two haras: the trabucazo and the tamborazo.

This passion was transmitted to his children by incorporating them into the recreational activities of the club in which they participated. In that club, horse riding and equestrian jumping were the most demanded activities by the boys who liked horses. For Gustavo Mirabal to discover horses at the age of 9 was a moment of enlightenment. There he found a place where his competitiveness and physical constitution would find “fertile ground”.

At the age of 10 he was already participating in amateur competitions of the highest level in Venezuela. This is how father and son found an intense connection and a common language. This would be repeated on two more occasions with finance and law.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos is a man who is also known for being a great lawyer. That led him to be a rather prolific politician belonging to the Democratic Action party. Perhaps the only passion in which Gustavo did not accompany his father was in the passion for politics. Gustavo Jr. found other ways to channel his support to other people through his company and his equestrian ventures.

But it didn’t take long for Gustavo Jr. to emulate the father’s successes in the field of law and law.

Mauricio Azar and Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos - National Institute of Racetracks in Venezuela
Mauricio Azar and Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos – National Institute of Racetracks in Venezuela

 

Gustavo Mirabal, his passion is law and finance.

The title of this section reflects the extent to which Gustavo senior and Jr. are alike. As if it were the same person, it exemplifies the extent to which father and son shared both passions. For the father, public finances were the key to his management as a public servant. This was applied both in his administration as governor of the state of Miranda and in his management as president of the INH.

The INH is the National Institute of Hippodromes and was the governing institute of racetracks and horse racing. There Gustavo Sr. was able to unite his sporting prestige that precedes him with his passion for law and finance. Without a doubt, a management that no one will forget.

That same passion for public finances was demonstrated by the success of his studs or haras. And he also had some businesses that were the example that his son Gustavo Mirabal Castro would later follow.

His father’s passion for law was also passed on to his son. Thanks to this, Gustavo Mirabal Castro practiced law prominently in private companies in the financial sector. Among the companies I work for were Britannica Insurance and The Construction Bank. Thanks to them he acquired the experience that would direct him to become an outstanding financial advisor. But his first and final influence was and always would be his father.

Father and son shared passions and that made them very close. Today, they share their passions and whenever they can they exchange anecdotes from their respective worlds. This explains the origin of his other passions, but does not answer the question:

Why Gustavo more recognized for his sporting side?

Next, we’ll find out…

His sporting prestige precedes him, but his passion is Law and Finance.
His sporting prestige precedes him, but his passion is Law and Finance.

Gustavo Mirabal became a public person with G&C Farm, his prestige supports him, but his passion is law and finance.

Gustavo Mirabal became famous thanks to G&C Farm and the successes of his equestrian farm. For years Gustavo successfully practiced as a lawyer and financial advisor. However, this facet was a very private. He even required some degree of privacy for his clients especially in the financial advisor facet. People are jealous of their heritage because there are always those who want to take advantage.

The amount of attention received by G&C Farm became a surprise to him and his wife Maria Carolina Chapellin. Gustavo became part of Venezuelan high society residing in the state of Florida in the U.S. and a public person, which he never expected.

His wife was used to the spotlight, because Carolina Chapellin de Mirabal had been a participant in miss Venezuela. She was no stranger to public attention. However, for Gustavo Mirabal Castro this was not the case. Despite his participation in amateur equestrian jumping competition, this level of attention was not pleasant for him. He liked recognition, but not a fanatical attention that also attracted envious people with very bad intentions.

On the one hand, a magazine called its facilities in Florida “Equestrian Disney.” On the other hand, some publications began to look for how to criticize him.

G&C Farm became the visible facet of Gustavo Mirabal and Carolina Chapellin. Because of this he was seen as a passionate equestrian around the world. This led them to Europe and their new equestrian farm.

That is why the spotlight pointed to this facet for Gustavo Mirabal. However, his passions are divided between his different facets. We could even talk about his greatest passion which we have not yet mentioned, and which is also shared by father and son.

Family, the fourth great passion of Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s greatest passion is his family. That is why he has decided to temporarily retire from horseback riding, as he has wanted to devote more time to his family. The move to Dubai has been a sea change for everyone and yet they have enjoyed it. That unconditional support from his family for his other passions and for moving along with him are key. This makes it clear that his great love is his family.