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Andalusian horse: Origin, characteristics, and character

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Sep02

Animals have accompanied man since the beginning of civilization. For its part, the horse has accompanied man throughout his history thanks to his role as an agricultural worker, transport and war machine. Today we will know a little more about this important breed of horses, the Andalusian horse.

Horse breeds arose from the need to specialize horses according to the work to be done. Some required being stronger to drag plows, while others had to be agile jumpers. Among them, one of the most outstanding breeds has turned out to be the Andalusian horse or also known as “Pura Raza Española”.

The Andalusian horse is one of the oldest breeds in the world. It has its origin in Spain and one of the most appreciated in that country. This breed was isolated for breeding for several centuries and has been a precursor to other “younger” horse breeds. This is because its characteristics are highly appreciated in different equestrian disciplines.

The Andalusian horse has become the flagship equine of Spain. That is why it is also known as the Spanish Thoroughbred or simply as a Spanish horse.

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Origin of the Andalusian horse

It is a native of the Andalusian peninsula and is currently known as the Spanish Thoroughbred horse. The Middle Ages and Caliphate of Cordoba was the triggering context, along with the studs of the upper classes, of that time, to expand this race.

Even during the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries it was forbidden to cross the horses of the south of the Iberian Peninsula with the rest. The objective was clear, to create a line that retained all its quality and that differed markedly from the rest.

Later, the first breeders began to emerge, and the Spanish Thoroughbred horse began to take shape.

Andalusian Horse
Andalusian Horse

The Carthusian horse

Within the Andalusian race horses the line of the Carthusian horse is one of the most important of this breed. This is because his book of origins, where breeding crosses are recorded, is among the oldest on the planet.

The Carthusian horse book dates from the late 15th century.  It was for this time that the monks of Jerez de la Frontera began the breeding and registration of these horses. It is certainly a breed that has history and still has a great influence today.

In addition, the region of Jerez de la Frontera is linked to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. This institution is one of the most prestigious in the world when it comes to the dressage of horses. The institution preserves and transmits the tradition relating to this breed.

Characteristics of the Andalusian Horse

The Andalusian horse has a stylized body of intermediate characteristics. This is one of the things that makes it ideal for a multitude of equestrian disciplines, without being especially suitable as a draft horse. Remember that the draft horse must be corpulent and of great weight to be able to drag the cart or cart with the load.

Even the dimension of its elevation is ideal for a multitude of competitions. It is between the height of one and a half meters and one and three quarters meters.

Thanks to these characteristics the Andalusian horse has the agility, strength and power for equestrian sports disciplines. But also the Andalusian horse is widely used for equestrian shows for its beauty and elegance. This is because it has good proportions and very lively and large eyes. Your body is not only strong to perform your activities but also gives you an enormous elegance.

Its colors

Another thing that makes it ideal for equestrian shows is its coat. Since we can find Andalusian horses of almost any color. However, we cannot find horses with large white spots, which is known as a celery horse. This makes it ideal because we can choose for a show a particular color or use its diversity of coats to show its diversity.

Andalusian horse grey color - One of the most popular
Andalusian horse grey color – One of the most popular

Character of the Andalusian horse

The Andalusian horse is characterized by being a horse of excellent temperament. Its character is docile and easy to deal with, making him very adaptable to any discipline. This is one of the most appreciated features.

It stands out for being a very active horse, this also makes it special for competitive sports. In addition, it has an exceptional capacity to respond to the teachings given to it.

In addition, as we mentioned before it is a strong animal and able to withstand high temperatures well. Their ability to recover from injuries and illnesses is well above the average of other breeds.

Regarding the character, they rarely exhibit sudden and angry behaviors. And not only when you are already trained but from the beginning.

Its docility, intelligence and nobility make it a versatile animal and ideal to be trained for any discipline. This is the characteristic that has made it one of the favorites to form new breeds of horses. We can see the Andalusian horse from horseback riding, equestrian jumping, in the “bullfighting on horseback”, in cowboy or classical dressage or even dancing.

Man and horse, a dance couple
Man and horse, a dance couple

The Andalusian, a horse for all tastes and disciplines

As we have been able to corroborate through this article, the Andalusian horse has many reasons to be appreciated. Valuable for its historical value as one of the oldest races, passing for its beauty and even for its nobility. The Andalusian horse is a horse that more than just a race is the heritage of Spain for the equestrian world.

Thanks to knowing all this we can appreciate them as an integral and versatile animal that continues to give a lot to talk about, and not only for its superficial appearance.

Gustavo Mirabal appreciates the value of the Spanish purebred and with his social media contributes to its dissemination. We hope that we have done our bit to achieve this objective.

The Napoleonic Code

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Aug31

The French civil code, better known as the Napoleonic code, is one of the great contributions of French law to universal law. This code is among the best known and studied in the world. Its influence is reflected in all the civil codes of Europe, after its publication, and even in the codes of Latin America.

Napoleon was not only a military genius, but he was also a visionary when it came to law. To achieve the great changes his country needed, he devised total legal change by dismantling the monarchy. In this way the monarchical institutions would not be transformed and adapted but would become extinct.

Napoleon had in his mind to carry forward a civilizing and unifying project of the West. For this, it needed a single egalitarian legal framework that governed everywhere equally, something that did not exist in France at the time. In this way he had a great military project and a great transformative project of society. This project, the Napoleonic code, would become his true universal legacy.

The Napoleonic code is in force in France today, although it has undergone many changes to adapt to modern times. Due to its great influence and validity today, we will know more about the Napoleonic code or Napoleonic code. Let’s get started.

Background to the Napoleonic Code

Throughout history the elaboration of normative bodies has had a great evolution. Some attempts to make an all-inclusive body of law have not had a rational and organic organization.

That is why Napoleon entrusted the task of developing his Napoleonic code to a group of doctors in law who were not only responsible for compiling all the necessary rules, but also giving them a natural organization.

But to get there, the law has gone through different stages that ended at the codification stage. The different stages through which the law passed were that of customary law, that of compilations and that of codification. Below we will detail each of them.

Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte

Customary law

It was the first source of law and is based on social traditions and customs. Rules that are transmitted in writing or orally. This origin in customs means that they have no structure and that they can lend themselves to interpretations. In this first form, oral law meant that access to the right was limited to its connoisseurs or to those who could afford a specialist.

With the passage to writing these codes were available to people to be studied and used. In addition, its written character gave it a greater immutability and therefore could not be manipulated. Here we can find the established laws that later formed the Hammurabi code. However, at that time they were scattered, and the Hammurabi code did was collect them, which brings us to our next source.

The compilation of laws

As societies become more complex, so do laws. Therefore, the law was composed of scattered laws that sometimes overlapped creating contradictions and problems. It therefore became necessary to create compilations of laws to give it coherence and avoid such contradictions. Sometimes the compilations ended up mixing all kinds of rights such as civil with criminal and administrative. Thus, were born the following compilations of laws:

  • Hammurabi code decreed by King Hammurabi.
  • The law of the twelve tables: It was the law established to eliminate the privileges of the patricians (descendants of the founders of Rome) in ancient Rome and is one of the first to group the regulations by theme. However, they did not include all the legal rules because some were over-understood.
  • Justinian’s Corpus Iuris Civilis: This approached code consideration. However, it was constituted in a compilation because it included legal norms without validity. In addition, it included philosophical elements on the source of law and quotations from classical judges. A scholarly compilation of Roman law and its sources.

Codification of the law

The codification of the law seeks to reflect only the sources of legality and rules in force in an organized and systematic manner. It is the body of laws organized in a systematic, organic and harmonious way. The Napoleonic code became one of the most influential sources of law thanks to its use of the codification of law. In this way the law is organized to maintain coherence in its normative body.

The French Civil Code, better known as the Naopoleonic Code
The French Civil Code, better known as the Naopoleonic Code

Justification for Napoleonic code creation

The Napoleonic code was constituted due to several needs arising from the French revolution. These two main needs were:

  • The need to eliminate or undermine the institutions that supported a monarchical society.
  • The need to have a single body of law that would guarantee the stability of the country in the face of the expansionist project that it proposed.

Napoleon’s intention was to bring his idea of individual rights to everyone, or at least half. For Napoleon there should only be two empires, the east and the west. Napoleon was determined to be the head of the Western empire and to take the idea of a free society to every corner.

Undoubtedly a laudable project but that when carried out militarily generated the rejection of “collectivist” societies. Waterloo eventually curbed his civilizing intent, but he still left a historical mark through the Napoleonic code and the legal codes of liberal Europe.

Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte

Freedom of trade: Elimination of guilds and monitoring of the legality of loans to fight against usurers

This part of the legislation ensured that each individual could exercise his or her economic activity without limitations of any kind. Under the monarchy, bureaucratic structures were established that did not only serve to associate in terms of a common welfare. These institutions legislated on rights in respect of the exercise of an activity.

In this way a person could not exercise a trade if he was not affiliated and did not comply with the rules imposed by the guild. This could have to do with the demand for a minimum wage for a job. But it was also a way of avoiding competition, limiting the right to do so and artificially reducing the supply of labour.

Limits were also set on loans to prevent usury and for this to obstruct economic freedom. A loan on usury was seen as a threat to free enterprise and free trade. How could you exercise the freedom of trade if you were “slave” to a loan under conditions of usury?

Trade unions have a positive side in fighting for safe working conditions and living wages. But at the same time, many trade union associations also stipulate dues for unionized workers on infrastructure works. This can also be seen in other sectors.

That unions have the power to guide the workers you have to hire violates the freedom to do business. This contrasts some aspects of freedom of enterprise against freedom of association. This is one of the contradictions between society and individual that will always be present in history.

The French revolution prioritized the individual and the communist revolution prioritized society. These are impulses that are constantly struggling throughout history.

Napoleonic Code
Napoleonic Code

Effects of changes in French legality through the Napoleonic code

All these changes dismantled the economic and social foundations of the monarchical system. This transformed French society, eliminating the privileges that “rode” on the pretext of the “common interest.”

The Napoleonic code defined not only the way in which the legal bodies of the world would be established, but also the foundations of human rights and urged respect for individual rights and equality in the face of the imposition of society.

These are aspects that Gustavo Mirabal has always admired about the French revolution and its changes. Changes that ultimately created the modern society in which we live, and which guarantees the rights of every human being.

Equestrian show jumping: the show of equestrian sports

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Aug24

Equestrian show jumping has become a spectacle within the equestrian. The man-horse conjugation results in an incredible pairing. Show jumping is an event that is valued according to the ability of a rider and his horse to jump over a series of obstacles arranged on a track or circuit.

This is one of the equestrian sports that has greater popularity and number of participants and followers. So much so that there are many World Show Jumping Championships, the equestrian jump participates in the Olympic Games and is also part of the disciplines of the Olympic pentathlon.

Thanks to its showiness, show jumping, also known as stadium jumping, has become the quintessential spectacle of equestrian sport.

That is why today we want to dedicate this writing to this sport that is gaining more and more followers.

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Show jumping

Equestrian show jumping consists of demonstrating the power, speed and dexterity of the horse. While in the case of the rider the quality of his riding is evident. The whole of the horse and the rider in the show jumping is known as a binomial. In the same vein, in show jumping competitions, the jockey or amazon is called “athlete” to keep the term neutral.

This sport is characterized by having different heights, depending on the category in which it is competed.

Different types of competition are also established according to:

  • By age
  • By gender (female and male)
  • They also have team competitions
  • They are also classified by degree of skill and competition between professionals and amateurs.

As we mentioned the different categories are distinguished not only according to the heights of the obstacles but also to the ages of the riders and their gender.

But to move on and learn a little more about the show jumping let’s know a little of its history below.

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History of Equestrian Show Jumping

The history of Show Jumping is inextricably linked to the history of hunting as a sport. And it is that during the sporting tasks of hunting the prey had to be chased through natural places. These places were full of obstacles placed there by mother earth.

The sport of hunting was already very popular during the 18th century but with the passage of time it was incorporated into the horse in the hunting tasks. Already in the middle of the 18th century the horse was a fundamental part of the sport and the artificial obstacles put there by man were added to the natural obstacles.

This is how already in the 19th century, with fields full of fences due to the separation of the grounds, these obstacles became part of the sport. This occurred throughout the European continent including especially Great Britain, where the sport gained great popularity.

Natural and artificial obstacles added fun and excitement to the sport of hunting, but also difficulty. Thanks to this, the selection and breeding of horses to improve their cross-country capabilities began. The breeding of horses with special characteristics for the jump was one of the elements that marked a before and after. This circumstance determined the conditions for the appearance of the equestrian show jumping.

The horse in the ancient hunting tasks
The horse in the ancient hunting tasks

The selection of horses and the conditions for the sport.

Thanks to the popularity of cross-country and fenced-in hunting, it boosted the demand for horses with special skills. Horse breeders realizing the new demand began to breed and cross horses with conditions for this sport. The breeders emphasized the following characteristics:

  • Ability to gallop through uneven terrain.
  • Ability to jump at speed
  • Increase the height of the jump
  • Resistance to make jumps and run during long hunting tasks.
  • Intelligence to adapt to unfamiliar terrain and react quickly.

Thanks to the breeding of these hunting horses, the foundations were laid for horse breeds specialized in show jumping.

While popular with hunters, the sport did not spread quickly. Although it was a very colorful sport for the spectators, they could not follow the races in the middle of the field. In addition, to access these events they needed to be in the middle of mud-filled grounds.

It was there that the idea of taking the sport to closed enclosures was born a new sport that would be the precursor of equestrian show jumping, the leeping.

Ideal Show Jumping Horses
Ideal Show Jumping Horses

Faults – Rules of the sport

As in all sports, in the jump there are faults that cannot be committed because they subtract score.

It is considered as a lack that the rider knocks down an obstacle, exceedes the agreed time or time limit. Such things are counted as a penalty and subtract points from the team “rider-horse”.

The winner is the participant who commits the fewest penalties, completes the course in the fastest time or gets the most points.

This discipline is one of the most popular of equestrian sports.

Other faults – Rules of the sport

For a disobedience of the horse, you get a penalty of 4 points. The following points are considered disobedience:

  1. Refuse
  2. The run-out
  3. The defense

Due to a travel error, the rider and horseman are eliminated. Travel errors are considered when the participant:

  1. It does not make the route according to the fixed graph.
  2. Do not cross the line of departure or arrival between the flags in the right direction.
  3. Skip the required steps.
  4. Do not jump obstacles in the order or in the direction indicated, except in some special tests.
  5. Jump or try to jump an obstacle that is not part of the route or forget to jump an obstacle.

By the fall of the horse and / or the rider or amazon, elimination of both. They are considered falls of the rider or the amazon when they have touched the ground, or if to return to the chair they need to resort to an external support or help, of whatever nature.

It is considered a fall of the horse when the back and hip of the horse have touched the ground or the obstacle and the ground.

How we can see Show Jumping is a complex sport with many particularities. Gustavo Mirabal is a great lover of horses and an amateur show jumping athlete. Here in gustavomirabalcastro.online we will be giving tips of the sport so that you can understand it or even encourage you to practice it. We believe that every true horse lover should try, even if it were sometime.

Gustavo Mirabal, an amateur show jumping rider
Gustavo Mirabal, an amateur show jumping rider

Constitution of the United States

Constitution of the United States of America

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Aug23

The Constitution of the United States is the first constitution in the world. This constitution set the tone for the creation of new states. The ideals of freedom and equality are reflected in its lines. So today we will talk about the US constitution as its constitution has promoted America as a prosperous and powerful nation.

Structure of the Constitution of the United States

The Constitution of the United States is one of the magna cartas that has had the most impact in the history of the world. Its preparation and ratification by each of the Länder is an example of democracy ahead of its time.

However, this constitution has undergone changes over time. There are currently 27 amendments to the original constitution.

The original Constitution has 7 articles which define the fundamental aspects of the Federal Government of the United States. Below, we will give a brief description of the characteristics of each of these articles of the Constitution of the United States.

The Constitution of the United States of America

Article 1 – About the legislative power

It describes all the functions, powers, and structures that will become the legislative branch of the United States. The article includes the structure of the United States Congress by establishing a bicameral congress.

This congress will have the house of representatives and the senate as legislative structures. This article also sets out how its members will be elected and the qualifications they must have to be eligible.

In addition, the power of congress is limited and the corresponding processes for the legislative process are outlined.

Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the United States

Article 2- The executive branch

Article 2 sets out everything related to the executive branch. This includes everything about the figures of the president and vice president. This part of the constitution indicates the procedures for the election of president and vice president and the requirements to be met by applicants.

Additionally, this article specifies issues such as succession in the event of death or disability, as well as the processes for removal of the president known as impeachment.

Bill Clinton's Impeachment was famous
Bill Clinton’s Impeachment was famous

Article 3 – On the judiciary

This article is the constitutional basis of the judiciary of the United States of America.  These articles create the Supreme Court of the United States and limit the scope in which federal justice can act. The areas in which the federal courts may act are:

  • Crimes of a federal nature.
  • Trials on diplomatic grounds
  • Maritime trials
  • Trials in which the two parties states of the union.
  • Lawsuits between citizens of two different states.
  • Lawsuits with foreign states.

It also limits the fact that states cannot be sued by individuals in federal courts. These must be sued in state courts directly.

The last point that this article regulates is related to the crime of treason. This definition differs considerably from the English definition of treason and its consequences.

Article 4 – The power of states and their limits.

Article 4 describes how states relate to their citizens, to each other, and to federal power.

It states that the States of the Union may not discriminate in any way against the citizens of other states. This applies both in rights and penalties for crimes committed.

It also requires states to have full faith in the records and procedures of other states. However, it also establishes that congress may issue guidelines on such records and procedures. This also provides for the extradition of criminals between the Member States of the United States.

Finally, one of the aspects also regulated by this article is the way in which new states can be admitted to join to the United States. It is one of the articles guaranteeing the form of federal government in the U.S. Constitution.

Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the United States

Article 5 – On the process of amending the Constitution of the United States.

This article is key to the evolution of the U.S. Constitution. Article 5 establishes the mechanisms and procedures for amending the constitution.

The U.S. Constitution establishes two mechanisms for amending the Constitution, which are:

  • Amendment proposed by Congress: With two-thirds of the congressional quorum, an amendment may be proposed. This must happen in both the House and Senate.
  • Amendment proposed by the legislative bodies of the states of the union: State legislative bodies may with two-thirds of the votes request congress to convene a national convention to consider an amendment. This is mandatory for congress.

Despite the existence of both mechanisms, all amendments have been requested through the first mechanism.

Proposed amendments resulting from discussions at the congress or national convention require approval. For its approval, 75% of the states are required to ratify the amendment.

This article has only one limitation and that is that no amendment can eliminate equal representation in that state’s senate without that state’s consent.

Article 6 – On the supremacy of federal laws and the constitution.

This article essentially states that all states and public officials are subject to the constitution, federal laws, and treaties entered by the United States.

In this way any authority or law must not conflict with the Constitution of the United States. Nor will it conflict with federal laws. All public officials hold under oath or promise to submit to the constitution and federal laws.

Additionally, this law ensures that debts incurred by the confederation or by the union will be considered valid. In this way the union ensures the payment of its debts.

Article 7 – On the Ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

This article set out the necessary requirements for the ratification and entry into force of the U.S. constitution. Here it was established that the constitution would not go into effect until it was ratified by at least 9 of the 13 states of the original union.

Constitution of the United States Ratification
Constitution of the United States Ratification

On the constitution, the bill of rights and amendments

The U.S. Constitution has been constantly being perfected. This is because it included the mechanism of the constitutional amendment from its first form. Thanks to this it has been adapting to the new times. The bill of rights and 26 constitutional amendments have been included in the constitution.

The United States is one of the political references of modernity. It is sometimes attributed to its economic character. But the reality is that it is the result of a political culture that privileges freedom and counterweights to absolute state power.

As a result, the development of the human being is given priority over state power. State power serves individual development and not individual power serving state development. This is one of the great lessons in understanding the U.S. Constitution.

Annika Schleu - Escándalo Olímpico en el Pentatlón

Olympic Scandal: Annika Schleu, Kim Raisner and the Pentathlon

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Aug17

The Olympic Games are the opportunity for athletes to compare themselves internationally. It is a competition with a lot of pressure for coaches, athletes, the Olympic organization and even for the countries themselves. That is why today we will talk about the Olympic scandal that arose in the Modern Pentathlon. The scandal involved athlete Annika Schleu and her trainer Kim Raiser in the Equestrian Showjumping event. Should the Olympic organization change its rules? There is certainly a lot to ponder after this Olympic scandal at the Pentathlon in Tokyo 2020.

During the modern Pentathlon event both Annika Schleu and her trainer lost their temper because of the behavior of the assigned horse. This led to the crying of Annika Schelu and trainer Kim Raiser to punch the horse’s hindquarter. What failed and who failed in that situation?

The modern pentathlon is a version of the ancient pentathlon. It was the ultimate test for athletes to prove that they were integral athletes. To achieve this, tests of different disciplines were carried out to demonstrate the integrality and completeness of the athlete.

This puts even more pressure on athletes, who must master different disciplines. In many cases the so-called pentathletes do not dominate 100% each of the disciplines.

This means that they can perform better in some disciplines and yet another can sned off their Olympic aspirations.

The case of Annika Schleu and Kim Raiser is a case for reflection. This time the pressure of a test was transferred to the horse named Saint Boy. Should the horse be subjected to such levels of pressure? But even more so, should we subject pentathletes to this level of pressure as well?

These are certainly questions that we will try to elucidate in this article. Join us to find out.

Annika Schleu y Kim Raiser - Descalificadas - Salto Olímpico - Pentatlón Olimpiadas Tokio 2020

The pentathlon in the ancient world.

In ancient times it was sought to show that the athlete fulfilled all the skills of a great warrior. The winner of the pentathlon in ancient times was declared “winner of the games” giving him the title of “Victor ludorum”. As in modern games, the pentathlete participated in 5 disciplines. The disciplines of ancient pentathlon were as follows:

  • Race of a stadium: It allowed to demonstrate the speed of the warrior or athlete running while being cheered by the spectators.
  • Fight: It consisted of winning by adding 3 points by knocking down the opponent, making him surrender or taking him out of the combat area. The start of the match occurs with one fighter on his abdomen while another on top tries to hold him. It was for the Greeks the best show of force.
  • Long jump with weightlifters: Weights were used that were released at the last minute to add distance to the jump.
  • Javelin Throw: In ancient times the javelin was thrown using a leather strip in the shape of a slingshot to increase the distance of the throw.
  • Lanzamiento de Disco: El lanzamiento de disco es uno de los que se parece más a la actualidad. Sin embargo, las dimensiones y material del disco fueron variando con el tiempo. El disco medía entre 15 y 30 cm y pesaba entre 1 y 6 kilos. El material fue cambiando, pasando de piedra a hierro y luego a bronce.

Pentathlon in ancient times focused on measuring the athlete’s ability to fight, run, jump, and use throwing “weapons.” The Olympic Games made it possible to measure the warlike capacity of their warriors.

The Ancient Greek Olympics (776 BC-393 AD)

The Olympic Games, an opportunity for peace.

One of the most interesting features is that the Olympic Games also represented an opportunity for peace. In order to participate in the Olympic Games, cities had to agree to a truce during the olympic games.

The war gave way to competition between cities through Olympic sport. It could also result in the recognition of power among the nations represented in the capacity of their warriors. Thanks to the Olympic competition, countries could study each other peacefully, but they could also begin the process of getting to know each other and recognize each other. The Olympic Games are an opportunity for peace.

However, what happened in the Pentathlon makes us reflect… what happened to “Saint Boy”, Kim Raiser and Annika Schleu? We’ll see next.

Annika Schleu - Olympic Scandal in the Pentathlon
Annika Schleu – Olympic Scandal in the Pentathlon

Olympic Scandal: Kim Raiser and the Pentathlon

The big Olympic scandal in the Pentathlon was caused by the reaction of Kim Raiser, the coach of the Pentathlete Annika Schleu. Schleu had performed remarkably well during the first two competitions: fencing and swimming. Thanks to these results Annika had a real chance of winning an Olympic medal. However, between her victory and her stood “Saints Boy” and the last fence of the equestrian jumping course.

Faced with such a situation Annika Schleu lost control of the horse and began to cry uncontrollably which further altered the horse. For her part, her trainer Kim Raiser from the edge of the jumping circuit struck the horse in her hindquarter with her clenched fist, sparking outrage from the nets and going viral.

Many people have been outraged without even seeing the video of the situation of the horse and Kim Raiser. When watching the recording you can notice that the blow is not strong and did not cause damage to the animal. However, given the level of alteration of the horse it is something that should have been avoided. Who was responsible for such a spectacle? Maybe there’s a little responsibility in each of the participants… Let us proceed to analyse the situation.

Olympic Scandal in Modern Pentathlon
Olympic Scandal in Modern Pentathlon

The Olympic Scandal and the Modern Pentathlon

One of the aspects of the modern pentathlon is the inclusion of the Equestrian Jumping event. It is true that modernity brought the horse into our lives. But it is also true that equestrian jumping requires a connection between horse and rider that is non-existent in this test.

This is because the modern pentathlon includes among its rules the randomization of the horse to be mounted. This may seem logical when thinking that an integral athlete should be able to ride any horse. But in a stressful environment, where a horse is chosen and there is no time to familiarize yourself with it, this puts both the rider and the horse under unusual pressure.

The latter has been the subject of criticism and solutions could include:

  • Pentathlete participates with its own horse: That could add the necessary synchronicity component between rider and horse.
  • Pentathlete is assigned a horse at random, but that it has a period of time to connect with it: This would allow the rider the time necessary to link with the horse and facilitate the process.
  • That the pentathlete can change horses at any time of the test: Due to the complexity of this rider-horse relationship it is a possibility to avoid accidents that may affect the horse or the rider.
  • Pentathlete is randomly assigned several horses and he can select from them. This would allow the rider to choose one with which he feels the most “chemistry”
  • Eliminate the equestrian jumping competition of the modern Pentathlon.

No one wants to eliminate the test, but measures will be needed to prevent a repeat of episodes like this. If repeated they could end up ruining the image of the sport.

Kim Raiser - Scandal in the Modern Pentathlon event
Kim Raiser – Olympic Scandal in the Modern Pentathlon event

 

John Locke: Separation of Powers and Individual Rights

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Aug15

John Locke is one of the most influential philosophers in human history. This English thinker greatly influenced our concepts of political organization, religious tolerance and pedagogy. He is undoubtedly one of the men who changed the course of history and humanity.

Among some of the notables who took it as an influence we can find Voltaire and the Baron de Montesquieu. Many thinkers of the French enlightenment and protagonists of the American revolution took it as a reference.

Locke was a man who revolutionized an era with his thinking. But in turn, Locke was influenced by great thinkers such as Lord Francis Bacon.

That is why today we will talk about this man, his influence in the modern world. We will detail the life and work of John Locke, the “father of classical liberalism”.

His ideas were the basis of the idea of a modern republic and liberal theory.

But he also made great contributions to the theory of mind and consciousness. For Locke, experiences determined the formation of our mind and consciousness, so they were not predetermined.

The most interesting thing about Locke is that his main profession was not that of politician or philosopher but that of a doctor, with which he had great renown and fame. But the mark left by Locke was associated with his role as a philosopher and thinker.

An interesting character that we will learn more about next. Let’s get to know a little more about the life of this eminent philosopher and thinker of the seventeenth century.

Influences and Political Thought of John Locke

Given Locke’s influences and his rise from a poor rural nobility to the highest professional standards in the noble courts, Locke did not believe in determinism or the innate conditions of man. For Locke, knowledge was acquired through experiences. In this way, according to John Locke, human beings were modeled through their education and experiences.

The development of consciousness and mind would be given by man’s interaction with his environment and the stimuli provided by this interaction. Not being innate and not determined then establishes the responsibility of everyone in his actions and in his own life.

Locke argues that the mind is at zero at birth and it is “experiences” that shape man’s mind. For Locke the feelings (internal) and reflections (external) are the source of all ideas and thoughts.

Based on this thought, he breaks with the idea of predestination for political exercise. That is why he begins to reflect on the political structure and how to limit the power of individuals who are corruptible according to experiences and not by “seal” of birth.

John Locke Quotes
John Locke Quotes

Particular forms of political thought

For Locke, rights are determined by the natural law. That is why he argues that individual rights are: freedom, life, private property (the product of man’s labor) and the right to defend those rights.

It is these rights and the interaction between men that make the state necessary. For Locke, the state has no other reason to exist but to defend those four rights. The role of the state should be to serve as an arbiter to sustain peace through the defense of those rights.

This requires a political structure that defends those rights even of those in power. That is why he believed that there should be a division of power between the one who makes the law and the one who enforces it. With this in mind, the king or the representative of the state must submit to the laws of the parliament which is the organ that expresses popular sovereignty.

In this way, his ideas do not stipulate the separation of powers. Locke stipulates the division of these, distributing tasks in the defense of the rights of men. Montesquieu, who was influenced by Locke’s thinking, went a step further by stipulating the separation of powers to create a balance between them.

John Locke - Much has been written about him
John Locke – Much has been written about him

Individual Rights According to John Locke

As mentioned earlier John Locke raises the division of powers to ensure defense against abuse of power. In this way the laws must be respected even by kings.

But all of this is intended to focus the state on its essential functions, such as defending the four essential freedoms. Next, we’ll dig deeper into the topic.

For Locke man in nature possesses life and liberty. That is why these are the essential freedoms. After this through his freedom he exercises the work that allows him to transform nature. Nature in its essential state belongs to no one. But it is through the exercise of work that man makes himself of what he calls private property.

Established this point, man transforms nature and turns it into property through his effort. Therefore, to avoid conflicts, the state must defend that man can transform and make use of what he transforms with his effort.

Finally, there is the right to defend your rights, which is nothing more than to defend yourself against others and against the state of what has by nature been given to you.

Conclusions and contributions of his life

No doubt Locke made great contributions thanks to his life experience. One of the most influential philosophers in history and who transformed not only the concepts of law, but the very idea of the state.

Someone from whom we can continue to learn if we read his works. Cheer up.

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Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography

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Aug10

Perseverance, determination and discipline are the values ​​that Gustavo Mirabal Castro has cultivated. Many things had been said about this Venezuelan. Today we will know the truth of Gustavo Mirabal Castro and the Biography of him.

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This great versatile man has triumphed in various areas. Some of the areas where Gustavo Mirabal has triumphed are: sports, work, business, among others. In this way he has left the name of Venezuela in style.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography has stood out as a lawyer, financial advisor, business and equestrian sport. To achieve empowerment and obtain deep knowledge in the area of ​​law, this man studied law.

Later in the workplace, he leaned towards the area of ​​finance in various banking institutions. This professional experience laid the foundation for him to later make the important decision to practice as a self-employed attorney.

When choosing a law career, this Venezuelan simply chose to continue his father’s example as a lawyer.

Throughout this installment we will address what is related to Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography.

Biography Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos served as an excellent father, thus providing an example of life to his children. This man dedicated himself to working hard to move his family forward and provide the best of examples as a father, as a husband, and as a citizen.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos is a lawyer by profession and was the ideal inspiration for his son Gustavo Mirabal Castro to make the decision to follow in his footsteps.

Another example that this father gave his children is love and respect for other living beings, especially horses.

This man had talented horses like Tropigold and Laser Beam. These animals were the first horses with which Gustavo Mirabal Castro established a very special bond.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillo assumed the presidency of the National Hippodrome Institute. Likewise, he was a leader of “Acción Democrática”, a Venezuelan Party. Also he was a former member of the National Congress, former Minister of Development (government of Jaime Lusinchi) and former governor of Miranda state (1985).

He owned the stud Trabucazo, a herd in Venezuela and had winning horses. Among those, the following were champions in the 1980s: Tropigold and Rayo Lásica.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos also owned Tropigold, the champion horse of the eighties. Possibly, due to his journey and his triumph in the equestrian field, he was entrusted with the great commitment of assuming the presidency of the INH (National Institute of Hippodrome) at the end of the 80s.

An excellent family life and at the same time an outstanding man in the fields of law and equestrian. These were steps that his son Gustavo Mirabal Castro followed years later.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos
Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos

Beginnings – Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography, he was born in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, in September 1965.

This man grew up in an honest and hardworking family, so Gustavo Mirabal Castro was close to his father since he was a child. Well, he shared with his father and with the horses.

Hence the idea of projecting himself as a successful lawyer, which years later crystallized. For this he took concrete actions such as studying Law at the Santa María University in the city of Caracas.

As a student he was brilliant always standing out from the rest, so he enjoyed it so much that he signed up for extracurricular activities.

When he achieved his desired goal and graduated as a lawyer, he proceeded to practice in various banking institutions. This is where the skills and abilities developed in the financial field come from.

The Mirabal & Asociados Law Firm: The beginning of a journey.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography He took a huge step when founding the law firm Mirabal & Asociados.

This was Gustavo Mirabal’s first venture as a lawyer. He founded Mirabal & Asociados in order to provide its legal consulting services to natural persons. It also had as a vision to provide its services to national and international companies.

Mirabal & Asociados is a company based in Caracas, which offers comprehensive legal services to natural and legal persons. This firm is linked to the commercial, commercial, tax, among others.

In the same way, it is aimed at identifying specific solutions and satisfying the needs of the current client portfolio.

Among the services provided by the firm are the following: intellectual property, foreign investments and exchange advice, litigation, finance, among others.

Today, Mirabal & Asociados has branches in various parts of the planet such as: the United States, Spain, England and the United Arab Emirates.

We can see that this office was internationalized some time ago, leaving Venezuela very high.

Mirabal & Asociados Law Firm
Mirabal & Asociados Law Firm

Family a treasure for Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Gustavo is an excellent professional and versatile, although he is also an excellent consort and father.

Gustavo Mirabal expressed the following in relation to the family:

“… I would define the family as the necessary energy that man needs to move forward despite setbacks and become a better human being”

Gustavo Mirabal always remains with his wife Carlina Chapellin de Mirabal and his children. So, when they are installed on a site they stay together.

His wife and his children see Gustavo Adolfo Mirabal Castro as a hardworking, honest, and tireless man.

“The greatest legacy I want to leave my children is that of hard and constant work, that of discipline and perseverance”

If there is something that defines Gustavo Mirabal Castro: Biography is his perseverance, he does not allow himself to be defeated, even if the challenge is great.

“Gustavo can be summed up in the word, PERSEVERANCE, he never gives up obstacles before, always looking forward” Carolina Mirabal

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography is a man of the family, of the home, with a strong commitment to his profession and trade.

Also, he is a man who knows what he wants and is going in the right direction when achieving his goals is all about him.

So perseverance, discipline and determination are present in this successful Venezuelan.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his family
Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his family

G&C Farm: An Equestrian Dream

With a lot of effort and dedication, Gustavo Mirabal Castro emigrated with his family to the United States. There he was able to consolidate his great equestrian dream. This project came to fruition in 2009. The name of the project was: the G&C Farm training center.

This equestrian space is undoubtedly a very comfortable place. In addition, I work with the best coaches and high standards of excellence. That is why G&C Farm managed to reach reference levels for horse racing in the world.

Talented horses came from there, such as the horse ridden by the outstanding Spanish rider Sergio Álvarez Moya.

This horse was G & C Arrayan who in combination with his rider made a magical pair and became champions in the Cannes competition of the Longines Champions in 2017.

It should be noted that this site is currently inactive. However, in the social networks of Gustavo Mirabal you can find great samples of the equestrian passion of the Venezuelan rider and businessman.

The G&C Farm of Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography
The G&C Farm of Gustavo Mirabal Castro: The Biography

In summary

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: La Biografía, is an exemplary Venezuelan who has stood out in various fields and who has left the name of his native country very high.

This citizen of the world has lived in different countries and on different continents. So he has cultivated an extraordinary cultural heritage.

The tolerance and respect that this Venezuelan has towards other cultures is enormous and this thanks to the experience of life in different parts of the globe.

Today he is in the United Arab Emirates, where he stands out as an excellent advisor in matters of finance.

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From Spain: Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s businesses uncovered

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Jul31

Spain is one of those countries that are generally favorite destinations for Latinos. For this reason, Gustavo Mirabal Castro, after having lived a season in the United States, made the decision to emigrate to Spain.

Gustavo Mirabal has stood out in various fields, including business, which is why he talks about his business.

From Spain: Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s businesses are uncovered, since this man has stood out in the business and financial sphere.

Throughout this article we will focus on the successes of this important Venezuelan.

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A Venezuelan who shines abroad

Disciplined, resilient and with great determination, this is Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a businessman who today surprises the world and who leaves the Venezuelan tricolor very high.

Entrepreneurship is taking risks, this being one of the elements of creative people. For this reason, he dared to think big and make his goals come true.

This Venezuelan loves to live unique experiences that is why he has taken the liberty of living in different countries and different continents.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a prominent Venezuelan. He, together with his family, dedicate themselves in free spaces to reading the stories of each country that he visits. This is a way to learn more in depth about the culture of the region where they live to understand it better.

This Venezuelan is a businessman who has established businesses in Spain and has gained ground in this nation.

In addition, his contribution to Spanish equestrianism has been remarkable, since his alliance with the famous Spanish rider Sergio Álvarez Moya.

Throughout his life he has been trained academically and this has allowed him to display extensive knowledge in the financial and legal field.

Gustavo Mirabal’s basic profession allowed him to start in the business world.

Sergio Alvarez Moya and Gustavo Mirabal Castro
Sergio Alvarez Moya and Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Types of Multiple Intelligences that Gustavo Mirabal Castro has developed

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a man of many facets, so we can say that he has developed various types of intelligence.

Among the types of multiple intelligences that Gustavo Mirabal has developed are the following:

Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence: The ability to master language and be able to communicate with others is transversal to all cultures. Linguistic intelligence not only refers to the ability for oral communication, but also to other ways of communicating such as writing, gestures, among others.

In this case, Gustavo Mirabal Castro developed this type of intelligence in his profession of Law.

Logical-mathematical intelligence: This type of intelligence is linked to the ability for logical reasoning and solving mathematical problems. In this intelligence Gustavo Mirabal stands out for being an excellent financial advisor.

Kinesthetic body intelligence: It is the ability to unite the body and mind to achieve the improvement of physical performance. As a show jumping rider, he developed kinesthetic bodily intelligence from an early age.

We can see that this versatile Venezuelan has developed various types of multiple intelligences throughout his life.

The best thing about all this is that the talented Gustavo Mirabal Castro combines his knowledge with his work. He enjoys what he does to the fullest. Without a doubt, this is the secret of the success of this outstanding Venezuelan

At the same time, behind this man there is a great woman named Carolina Mirabal. She is his wife and with whom he has been married for more than two decades.

Financial Inteligence to everyone
Financial Inteligence to everyone

In Spain: Gustavo Mirabal ‘s businesses are uncovered – Perseverance

Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s businesses in Spain are related to law and financial advice. So was the equestrian industry in the past.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro was a show jumping rider for many years, this experience began when he was just a child.

Over the years he improved his skills and abilities in the discipline of showjumping.

Perseverance coupled with determination has marked the personal, academic, and professional path of this outstanding Venezuelan.

“Great works are done not with force, but with perseverance.”

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer.

This is how this Venezuelan has achieved great success, working hard since he was very young to achieve his goals.

Carolina Mirabal expressed the following:

¨Gustavo can be summed up in the word, PERSEVERANCE, never gives up obstacles before, always looking ahead¨

Gustavo Mirabal’s wife deeply admires the virtues of her beloved husband, and her perseverance is one of those virtues that make him shine and make a difference in what he does.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro showjumper
Gustavo Mirabal Castro showjumper

Mirabal & Asociados: the firm

Gustavo Adolfo Mirabal Castro’s life has been very interesting, as being a versatile person, he has excelled in various areas.

This has led him to live various experiences throughout his life and the field of law has been one of these.

“Excellence” is the motto of this man. He is commitment to each client, and it’s the best presentation letter that Mirabal & Asociados has.

After working in various banking institutions, he decided to take autonomy and independence by creating this firm and today he has a long history.

Mirabal & Associates - Previous Logo
Mirabal & Associates – Previous Logo

An expert in finance

Gustavo Mirabal, as an expert in finance, advises every entrepreneur or investor who wishes to enter the financial environment that they must act with: “prudence and knowledge.”

Prudence is the best ally of any person with a business vision when it comes to starting a project.

In this sense, Mirabal recommends that, necessarily, you must have full knowledge of the project to be executed

This allows you to have a broad vision of what you want to achieve, which is why Gustavo Mirabal, before starting a project, investigates and addresses each of the edges related to the subject.

Everything must be planned, therefore, decisions are not left to chance.

This is one of the reasons why Gustavo Mirabal is successful in the United Arab Emirates, as he provides personalized advice according to the client’s needs.

He even makes them reflect on their initiatives so that they have mastery of what they want to do, this allows them to act minimizing errors.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro: A Citizen of the World

Gustavo Mirabal Castro has been a very successful multifaceted man with a long business career.

The Venezuelan businessman owned the equestrian center, G&C Farm, located in Florida (United States). In this space, which was aimed at the breeding and training of horses. In addition, it was the training center for professional riders in the discipline of show jumping riding.

Later he emigrated to Spain where he continued his expansion into the equestrian business, creating an alliance with the Spanish rider Sergio Álvarez Moya.

In Spain he enjoyed the equestrian culture of this country, as well as the benefits of tourism in various areas of the country.

Later, he decided to explore new paths in the United Arab Emirates where he found the opportunity to enter the financial market of the region.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s business is simply his law firm, financial advice and passion for horses. The latter is a business that has carried out so well that it has made a duo with greats of the sector such as Sergio Alvarez Moya. There is no doubt that in the business of Gustavo Mirabal Castro there is nothing hidden or anything to “uncover”

Finally, Gustavo Mirabal Castro has been a prominent Venezuelan who has made the Venezuelan tricolor very high. Venezuelans should be proud of their contribution and outstanding work.

The middle ages

Law in the Middle Ages – Order and religion

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Jul08

The law as such dates from very ancient times and there have been many scholars who have contributed greatly in different laws that are maintained today. So, the law has played a fundamental role in various eras of humanity. For this reason, in this installment we will address what is related to Law in the Middle Ages.

As a general culture, it is advisable to know about law issues, but if you are one of those who are thinking of choosing a career in insurance law, this article will interest you.

Also, if you are one of the professionals in the area, it is worth refreshing your knowledge.

Concepts of Law and the Middle Ages

To understand a little better the dynamics of Law in the Middle Ages we must be clear about the concepts.

We will begin with the definition of Law, In this regard Kelsen mentions the following:

“Law is a normative ordering of human behavior, it is a system of norms that regulate behavior”

Middle Ages concept

“The Middle Ages or Middle Ages is the historical period of Western civilization between the 5th and 15th centuries. Its beginning is in the year 476, the year of the fall of the Western Roman Empire, and its end in 1492, the year in which Columbus arrived in America. This is the most widespread temporal division, but it is also dated as the final year of the Middle Ages 1453 “

Concept of Law in the Middle Ages

Saint Augustine (354-430 AD)

“In the vast space of time that we call the Middle Ages, there was no independent theory about the idea of ​​justice, which was not identified with the divine precepts transmitted by the Bible and by other sources of ecclesiastical doctrine”

Once both concepts are clear, it will be easier for us to understand what’s the Law in the Middle Ages

Law in the Middle Ages
Law in the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages

Medieval Times or The Middle Ages as it is also known is the stage between the civilizations of Greece, Rome and the civilization of Modern Europe.

The Middle Ages comprised a period from the 5th to the 15th century of the Christian era.

This is the reason for the name of this epoch in world history. That is why it is called the “Middle Ages”.

Well, it was in the middle of those two civilizations. Middle Ages began in the 5th century until the dispersion of the Western Roman Empire when the fall of Constantinople originated in the 15th century.

The Middle Ages is divided into two major stages: the High Middle Ages and the Low Middle Ages.

The Upper Middle Ages goes from the formation of the Germanic kingdoms to the consolidation of feudalism (9th and 12th centuries).

While the Lower Middle Ages until the 15th century, which was determined by the development of the metropolises, the geographical expansion, and the prosperity of trade.

All the progress of the Middle Ages is based on three important elements:

  1. The representation of Greco-Latin antiquity
  2. The contribution of the Germanic peoples who invaded all the lands
  3. Finally, the Christian religion.
The middle ages
The middle ages

Law in the Middle Ages

It is extremely interesting to see the dynamics of cultures and their points of view. So in the Middle Ages the nomadic Germans came with their own Right.

This caused certain conflicts since the Romans had their own laws and a whole instituted civilization.

To provide a viable solution to this situation, a personal legal system was created. This new system dictated that each town would have its own law.

In this way they did not clash and had to respect the laws of each town to achieve harmony and good coexistence.

As a consequence of the above, two new cultures were formed that grew similar at the same time and place.

Undoubtedly, what happened to the Law in the Middle Ages was a unique situation.

German Laws in the Middle Ages – Law in the Middle Ages

To have an organized society, we need laws that provide for human behavior and other important aspects. That is why the barbarian kings devoted themselves to writing the German laws.

Next, we mention the Germanic laws created in the Middle Ages:

  • Lex Barbarorum
  • Lex Visigotorum (Eurico Code)
  • Lombard Law
  • Finally, Lex Alamanorum (Law of the Alamanes)

At the same time, the Roman laws were compiled, among which the most famous was the Code of Alaric, which presided over many parts of Europe.

Due to this dynamic of coexistence of parallelism of laws, a system called Professio Juris had to be created.

The Professio Juris had the power for people to decide under which law they were going to rule, and it was mandatory in the Middle Ages.

In the practice of justice, it was up to the Judge. This was the one who should consult the Roman texts or the customs of the Germanic peoples, depending on which one it corresponded to.

Another element that should be considered is that the judge should consult the provisions or precepts of the barbarian kings.

The Law in the Middle Ages had the singularity of parallelism of laws, which implies that the judges should have knowledge of all the Roman and Germanic laws.

This system remained until the institution of the feudal regime in Europe.

Germanic Tribes - The Law in the middle ages
Germanic Tribes – The Law in the middle ages

The feudal system

The Debt or Feudalism System was established in a system of Vassal and Fiefdom. This is also understood as a legal-political relationship on the one hand and as an economic-social relationship.

Feudal systems consisted of the king granting fiefdoms to his subjects, in this case nobles.

As the countries of Europe gain strength, they recognize the King as lord and superior authority, however, he had restricted powers.

The main leaders of the King’s army were his delegates, who had been conquering the main areas of the country. Furthermore, the King left his authority in the hands of these delegates in those territories.

These people trusted by the king were those who became the owner and had the power to defend that right because they had weapons to defend themselves at a certain time.

According to the territories these men were called Count, Duke or Marques, these being noble titles decreed by the King.

The rest of the population needed them to protect them and the King always required them to exercise sovereignty in his name.

This lieutenant or delegate was initially assigned that position temporarily. Later, he acquired a permanent right and then his descendants were the only ones who acquired the position.

Feudal System – Hierarchy and Laws in the Middle Ages

The Justinian Code

With the appearance of the Crusades, the Justinian Code spread throughout Europe, which with legal supremacy contributed greatly to ending the legal anarchy that prevailed in Europe.

An interest in Law arises and the first schools of legislation appear and in Bologna the school of “glossers” arises. These glossers were jurists dedicated to interpreting the Justinian Code.

The “post-glossers” were those who extended the scope of the Code. This current stimulates the study of Law throughout that continent, spreading the code in all countries.

All this flourishing of law is known as “Reception of Roman Law” and its dominance is conclusive in shaping the law of nations.

Finally, the Law in the Middle Ages is unique since the authorities had to know enough about Roman and Germanic law.

Consolidation of the role of state as an order factor.

During the Middle Ages the foundations were laid for international law, the definition of borders and nations and some concepts such as sovereignty that would be questioned during the renaissance.

The power of the church would be consolidated and at the same time would provoke the idea of a new differentiated legality of religion. Definitely an interesting period for laws and law

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Gustavo Mirabal: The Financial Consultant accused for his success

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Jun30

Venezuelan Gustavo Mirabal is a renowned financial consultant whose success has not ceased to arouse suspicion. Without a doubt success is something that people want and pursue but when it appears in other people it always arouses suspicions. That is why today we will talk about Gustavo Mirabal: The financial consultant accused of his success. We will discover the reasons for your success and your next projects.

Gustavo Mirabal is a Venezuelan who is not only dedicated to the world of finance. It is possible that one of the keys to its success is its many facets. A lawyer by profession, this Venezuelan discovered at the beginning of his career that his passion for work was in the financial world.

But this is a man of multiple passions. Personally, his passion is his wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal. Without a doubt the beautiful family he has formed with Maria Carolina is not only beautiful but full of values and love.

Together they have developed projects that many would never dare to dream of. Perhaps one of the keys to Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s success is to have a wife who also has a degree in Business Administration.

But before he met her, Gustavo had a great deal of experience in finance. That’s because starting his professional career he worked in banking, insurance and finance. He worked for several banks and for British Insurance. No doubt his professional experience opened his eyes to the enormous opportunities that lay ahead of him.

Let’s know a little bit where that passion for business and its beginnings comes from.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro son of Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos.

No doubt if a person had great influence on the fate of Gustavo Mirabal Castro was his father Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos. This renowned Venezuelan is well known for his role as a politician in the political party Democratic Action (“Acción Democrática” in spanish). Being one of the leaders of the most important political party of the time it is clear why.

What not everyone knows is that Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos’ main activity was not political activity. Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s father was also a renowned man of laws. A lawyer by profession as he was, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillo was focused on bringing justice to the majority. He was appointed Governor of Miranda State for some years.

This is why many people know him for his political activity, but his professional activity is focused on the law. As a lawyer she also married as a lawyer. And definitely his influence would mark the fate of Gustavo Mirabal who following the example of his parents opted for the laws.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos
Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos

Passion for letters and horses

Their home was a home full of activism for the underprivileged. But it was also a place where innovation and entrepreneurship were encouraged and applauded. An example of this was that father with some friends founded the Stud “el Trabucazo”. The horse breeding farm combined one of the passions of Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos and would be another of the passions that his son would inherit.

This type of initiative was constant in the home of Gustavo Mirabal. This is why He had a motivation for business, he learned it from a very young age. It is at that time of Stud “el Trabucazo” in which another of the passions of Gustavo Mirabal Castro is born, the horses.

So much was his father’s success that he was elected to be the president of the National Institute of Hippodromes. No doubt the success of Gustavo Mirabal carries him in his blood.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro and Sergio Álvarez Moya
Gustavo Mirabal Castro and Sergio Álvarez Moya

Academic and professional training

Gustavo Mirabal began his law studies just after finishing high school. Thanks to the example of his parents he had no doubts, he would be a lawyer. That is why he chose the prestigious Santa Maria University where he received excellent grades, but beyond that He had an enormous passion and knowledge of the law.

Thanks to this he was chosen by the best banks and insurance companies of the time to have his first professional experiences. There he discovered that finance was a lever to achieve his dreams. It was at that moment that he discovered that he did not want to be an employed all his life, but on the contrary he wanted to undertake, although he did not know in what.

From an early age and thanks to his father’s passion for horses, Gustavo discovered horseback riding. In horseback riding Gustavo found a space to calm his agitated and ambitious mind. While he was still competitive, it was a time when he felt connected to something momentous. Perhaps these were the signs that something important in his life was coming…

Thanks to his love for the sport of equestrian jumping, Gustavo Mirabal met what would later become the love of his life and the mother of his children, María Carolina Chapellín. And it is that Maria Carolina Chapellín, in addition to being passionate about business, also shares her passion for horses with her husband.

Maybe when we start to see what they have in common, we understand why they were meant to be together. Let’s discover a little more of what unites them both.

Laws and rights - His passions
Laws and rights – His passions

The “culprits” of the success of Gustavo Mirabal

Undoubtedly one of the “culprits” of the success of Gustavo Mirabal is his wife María Carolina Chapellin. She is his business advisor and supports him in some of the operations. She enjoyed being involved in G&C Farm where she played a leading role in the development of this company.

And it is that G&C Farm had everything they were passionate about… Horses and business. So much was the success of this beautiful couple that they began to attract the attention of the envious. But for them that’s just an anecdote. The opportunity to work with Sergio Alvarez Moya or the Pessoa family was more than enough. Learning and working with the best in the world is something that not only brings satisfaction but experience.

In this way we could also “blame” the Pessoa and Sergio Alvarez Moya for the success of Gustavo Mirabal. Between them was not only a legacy of learning but a great friendship. But not all the “blame” for success would be on third parties… The personality, perseverance and desire to learn from Gustavo Mirabal would be “guilty of his success”.

His close friends - Guilty of success
His close friends – Guilty of success

Gustavo Mirabal is definitely “a culprit” for his success

Analyzing the whole picture we definitely say that Gustavo Mirabal Castro is guilty of the success that is accused of him. For it is not only due to the responsibility of those who helped him achieve his successes. Gustavo Mirabal is also a determined man, ambitious and with great perseverance.

Among some of the characteristics that made it responsible for its success are:

  • Gustavo is passionate about learning and entrepreneurship.
  • Gustavo Mirabal Castro loves to read. Perhaps that is why he is constantly having new ideas.
  • His work ethic drives him to try to always be the best. This is one of its characteristics that are most to blame for its success.
  • He is not a stubborn man. He believes in learning from others and consulting others. As a result, he consulted every step with his wife, father and friends.

Without a doubt, this financial advisor is to blame for his success and that of everyone around him.  Perhaps we can learn something from this Venezuelan, lawyer, amateur jockey and financial advisor.

In his social networks such as Gustavo Mirabal’s twitter and his Pinterest we can learn a lot of interesting information to learn about this Venezuelan … Find out.