Alirio Palacios is a Venezuelan plastic artist known for his great versatility that stood out in his career as an equestrian artist. He is a Venezuelan artist who has left his mark thanks to his work and who we will talk about today. At present, we can see the evolution of equestrian art that has been changing, since the first artistic manifestations are known, such as the petroglyphs. Today we can see paintings, sculptures, comics, traditional drawings, digital drawings, comics, movies, plays where horses are the protagonists. Throughout this installment we will address what is related to this great contemporary artist Alirio Palacios. We welcome you with a phrase alluding to the world of plastic arts. “Art is not what you see, but what makes others see.” Edgar Degas Alirio Palacios – An Equestrian ArtistTable of Contents. ToggleAlirio Palacios, a versatile artistThe brilliance of an artistic star of the sixtiesBiography and academic background of Alirio Palacios: A versatile artistA little more about the academic training of Alirio Palacios, an equestrian artistHow did your diverse training influence the work of the Venezuelan artist?Equestrian art as a form of admiration for the horse Alirio Palacios, a versatile artist Art has been manifested by human beings since ancient times, proof of this are the hieroglyphs they drew. Little by little art evolved and with it the artist. Well, every time he has had access to more materials, tools and even academic training. Undoubtedly, the Venezuelan Alirio Palacios has left traces in the world of the arts. This is an extremely versatile artist since he has worked as a painter, draftsman and also in engraving. For the above, he managed to become one of the most important plastic artists in Venezuela in the second half of the twentieth century.The brilliance of an artistic star of the sixties Brilliance as an artist in the 60s, and the drawing boom of the 70s, which made him worthy of the National Prize for Plastic Arts in 1972. Alirio Palacios made his art a cosmopolitan style of life and creation. Alirio Palacios expressed the following in relation to horses: “… I have always been fascinated by horses, I traveled to China and other places in the world drawing horses, drawing, drawing, paper, paper that I want to do until the last day…” His admiration for horses gave Alirio Palacios that impulse to develop as an equestrian artist in Venezuela.   Biography and academic background of Alirio Palacios: A versatile artist Alirio Palacios was born on December 12, 1938, in the community of “el Volcán”, Delta Amacuro state. As a child he liked to paint the Orinoco and the animals of the area where he lived. Around 1955, Alirio Palacios began his studies of pure art and graphic arts at the School of Plastic and Applied Arts in Caracas. He shone in the arts, and proof of this was that in 1959 he traveled to Vienna representing his native country at the VII World Festival of Youth and Students. This was the beginning that gave him the impetus to start his cosmopolitan life. Alirio then settled in New York, but frequently traveled to Caracas. Later, he focused on his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. He later won a scholarship from the Chinese government to attend the University of Fine Arts in Beijing. In this University he dedicated himself to studying woodcut and developed the calligraphic stroke. This was the differentiating element of other artists, giving a unique touch to their works. Later he returned to Venezuela and worked with Alejandro Otero in the Design Workshop of the National Institute of Culture and Fine Arts (INCIBA).A little more about the academic training of Alirio Palacios, an equestrian artist Continuing with the academic training of this equestrian artist is the following:In 1968 he was in charge of designing the National Journal of Culture and IMAGEN Magazine Started training at the University of Warsaw, in order to specialize in graphic techniques. The following year he continued his training process in the engraving workshop of the West Berlin Academy of Art. In 1973 he studied at the Centre for Contemporary Engraving in Geneva. Between 1975 and 1985, that is, for a decade he was part of the teaching team of the Neumann Institute in Caracas. He was in charge of making the series “Memorias del latifundio”, where he showed his skills in the different techniques learned throughout his academic training in the world of the arts. In 1976 he founded together with other colleagues the Graphic Arts Workshop (TAGA). He joined, In 1977,  as a teacher at the Center for the Study and Teaching of Graphic Arts (CEGRA) in Caracas. He participated with Carlos Hernández Guerra in the XIV Sao Paulo Biennial. In 1985 he reinstalled his workshop in Soho, New York. In 1987 he was attached to the permanent mission of Venezuela to the UN. He started the series of Magic Horses, in the nineties , inspired by Chinese painting. In this product he is shown as a great equestrian artist. In 2014 he made an amazing exhibition at the Ascaso Art Gallery, in Caracas, entitled “Manchas de asombro II”.Undoubtedly, Alirio Palacios’ career as a plastic artist was varied and interesting.How did your diverse training influence the work of the Venezuelan artist? It is noteworthy the training in different universities of the world, where he was able to learn various techniques and give a very unique aspect to each of his works. An extremely versatile artist, this is the great Venezuelan Alirio Palacios who left the Venezuelan tricolor very high. Maestro Alirio Palacios died on September 11, 2015 in Caracas, at the age of 77. This man left a legacy in the world of the arts and stood out in the world of plastic arts inside and outside Venezuela. Undoubtedly, this artist is an example for all those who are making works of painting, sculpture, engraving among others. Works by Alirio Palacios Equestrian art as a form of admiration for the horse Gustavo Mirabal Castro loves horses, which is why he greatly values equestrian art. He usually looks closely at each sculpture, painting or other work of art that pays homage to horses. In addition, Gustavo Mirabal admire the career of this artist who, although versatile, has dedicated a space to shape his works of art highlighting the beauty of horses. We close this article with a phrase alluding to the world of the arts. “The aim of art is not to represent the outward appearance of things, but their inner meaning.” Aristotle.

Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship are all the rage. In every finance or economics video we hear about it. The truth is that personal and business entrepreneurship is the source of wealth in many countries. But it is still true that the success rates of ventures are very low. Therefore, today we will know the unique perspective on entrepreneurship and new businesses of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a financial advisor and serial entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is the buried treasure of the modern world. And like any treasure hunt, there are false maps, death traps, and the simple inability to achieve it. And out of hundreds of treasure hunters, only one can take the prize. This is what entrepreneurship is like… Entrepreneurship in the modern world is a mixture of innovation, determination, brute force, stubbornness, and lots and lots of luck.  For Gustavo Mirabal Castro, success is hard work, perseverance, and some luck. Talent is important, but it only matters if you put hard work into it. SME failure rates reach 80% in 5 years and 90% fail before 10 years. Entrepreneurship is the seed of micro and small enterprises that then become medium-sized companies if they manage to survive. That is why today we will know the opinion of Gustavo Mirabal Castro on entrepreneurship and new businesses. We will also know some of the secrets, not so secret, of Gustavo Mirabal’s success. Without further ado, let’s get started. Serial Entrepreneurs, examples of entrepreneurshipTable of Contents. ToggleIs every new business a entrepreneurship?Why do entrepreneurship and new businesses fail, according to Gustavo Mirabal?The psychological profile of the entrepreneur and its importance for entrepreneurshipConscious reaffirmation of psychological attributes to achieve entrepreneurial success.Transformative experiences for entrepreneurship. Is every new business a entrepreneurship? The short answer is no. There are many businesses that are based on existing business models, or on buying and selling products. Entrepreneurship goes far beyond a company. There are those who say that every venture becomes a company, but not every company is an entrepreneurship. The truth is that not every entrepreneurship becomes a company. Especially in Latin America, entrepreneurship remains informal. That is why they are businesses that have not become companies. Only some of them that manage to grow are formalized and follow the upward path. Why do entrepreneurship and new businesses fail, according to Gustavo Mirabal? As we mentioned before, SMEs fail by 80% in the first 5 years. Entrepreneurships have a much higher failure rate, as some never become small businesses. The first thing we should know is that entrepreneurship is a process of trial and error. Many of the ventures will fail, but the entrepreneur does not fail until he gives up. Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle where various ideas are tested and then can become businesses. Carrying out these ideas and executing them systematically can be considered an undertaking. But there are certain conditions to consider that a simple idea is an entrepreneurship such as:Offer an innovative product or service Expected to grow rapidly The business has a clear objective beyond generating money Planning is a fundamental part of entrepreneurship Risks are taken, as it is not a common business It has a clear differentiating element, associated with the innovative product or by the innovative approach to a particular need The entrepreneur as a leader is an important and unique factor of entrepreneurship.The entrepreneur is a person with very particular characteristics. A entrepreneur makes innovation his mantra and his impulse. He is a person who sees everywhere opportunities to meet needs. But in addition, the entrepreneur is capable of a sustained effort over time to achieve his objectives. Therefore, below we will tell you about the psychological profile of the entrepreneur. Gustavo Mirabal Castro – An example of serial entrepreneurship The psychological profile of the entrepreneur and its importance for entrepreneurship The entrepreneur requires to persist in the pursuit of his objectives and the achievement of his goals special characteristics. Some people possess them naturally, while others who want to undertake need to cultivate them. These attributes help you persist in your idea despite obstacles and stay optimistic despite setbacks. Below, we give you a brief description of each of the characteristics and experiences that differentiate and make an entrepreneur special:Innovation: They add a different component either to the product, service, processes or attention that essentially alters the final product or service, generating a differentiating element. They are attracted to the new. Independence: Entrepreneurship requires independence. If we are guided by what others say, we will not depart from what everyone else does. Autonomy: They can make decisions for themselves. They listen to advice, but they make their own decisions. Internal locus of control: Risk propensity: They tend to seek to do things differently and look for innovative ways. By moving away from traditional ways, they do not feel discomfort with risk. On the contrary, they may feel euphoria about the risk involved. Tolerance to ambiguity: They can handle themselves in situations of uncertainty and insecurity. They don’t believe in external control and are prone to believe they are in control of everything. Therefore, they can handle undefined situations better. Need for achievement: They want to show that they can do things better and be recognized for it. Self-efficacy: They constantly evaluate their performance and optimize it to achieve better results. They are obsessed with doing things better and better. Optimism: This is the final and indispensable ingredient for an entrepreneur. Being able to see the bright side makes it easier for them to face the difficulties of entrepreneurship.Persistence is very important for the success of the entrepreneur Conscious reaffirmation of psychological attributes to achieve entrepreneurial success. These characteristics are intrinsic to personality but can also be worked on consciously. If we want to be successful entrepreneurs, we must reinforce the characteristics of an entrepreneur. Life experience can also be fundamental for entrepreneurship. Next, we’ll look at which experiences help people become entrepreneurs.   Transformative experiences for entrepreneurship. Researchers have discovered that there are life experiences that encourage entrepreneurship. If we want to undertake some of the experiences that we will point out later, they can be of great help. In other words, we can look in our experiences that increase our entrepreneurial possibilities.Diversity of work and academic experiences: Closeness to other entrepreneurs and people with similar characteristics. Work interruptions or unemployment increase the chances of being an entrepreneur: Are people prone to or seeking the “flow” mental stateFor Gustavo Mirabal to promote the psychological attributes of an entrepreneur. In addition, trying to live the kind of experiences that favor entrepreneurial success can make a difference. This is one of the secrets of success in Gustavo Mirabal’s venture. Later we will tell you other secrets of this avid Venezuelan entrepreneur.

Video games transport us to experiences that are impossible to live without these technologies. In addition, they are an increasingly large and important industry at the economic and job levels. And since our passion is horses we invite you to know The best horse video games, and games with horses. In video games we can find a variety of approaches about horses. From games about learning to ride a horse, equestrian sports or where the horse is our means of transport. That’s why we separate our article into two main parts, one where horses are the center of the game and another where horses are an important component of the action and plot, but they are not the center of the game. As in video games, horses have played a major role in some human activities, and in other cases have been a means to achieve certain ends. The horse has fulfilled different functions throughout history, as in the video game to take roles according to need. Therefore, today we will know more about the best horse video games, and games with horses. But let’s start with a bit of history. Stampede for the Mattel IntellivisionWatch this video on YouTubeTable of Contents. ToggleWhy video games with horses?The first horse video games…The video games that came later…What were some important horse racing simulation video games in history?What are the best video games with horses throughout history?The best horse video gamesRiding Club ChampionshipsThe best video games with horsesThe Witcher 3 Why video games with horses? Horse video games are a popular category of video games, these offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging experiences. In horse video games we can find from exciting races to epic adventures. Games with horses have been an important part of video game culture since its early decades. It can even be considered that the first video game with horses is also the first video game in history, as we will see later. With the evolution of technology, horse games have become more sophisticated and realistic. These video games offer an immersive and authentic experience for players. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best horse video games available today. We will show you here from historical classics to novel modern adventures. The first horse video games… We could say that the first video game in history that included horse is EVR Race, a video game developed by Nintendo. This game was Nintendo’s first arcade game of machines. Because yes, before developing home video game consoles, Nintendo developed some of the most famous arcade machines of the time. EVR Race was launched in 1975 and was a machine that allowed you to place bets on pre-recorded horse races. Players bet on their respective horses and could watch the horse race recorded to find out who the winner was. The tape was chosen at random, but players could see each horse’s stats before betting. Something interesting is that this same game could be executed with horse races or car races, depending on the tapes that were mounted when using the game. EVR Race was one of the first fusions between film and video games, it was also one of the first video games where a horse was the protagonist. This was a breakthrough in the world of video games that gave the horse the place it deserved, as did some successors. The First Nintendo Video GameWatch this video on YouTube   The video games that came later… In 1980 and with similar characteristics, but already in a home console, “Horse Racing” is launched in Intelivision. The Intelivision was a home console that competed with the Atari 2600 for its greater power. In this video game, the player has an initial budget and bets are placed on the horses according to their characteristics, terrain and statistics. With this the player can win or lose and increases his budget. A kind of monopoly for horse racing. Another game that caused a revolution in home consoles in 1981 was “Stampede”. It is a video game developed in 1981 by Activision for the Atari 2600 console. A very fun game in which we took the place of a cowboy catching cows and preventing them from escaping us. As we see the role of the horse is as diverse in video games as in real life. Next, let’s discover the best horse video games of today. Stampede for the Mattel IntellivisionWatch this video on YouTube What were some important horse racing simulation video games in history? It is difficult to determine with certainty which were the first video games with horses, since it depends on how “video games with horses” are defined. However, some of the early video games that included horses or riding games include:Family Jockey (1987) Horse racing simulation video game for the NES. The game is a horse betting simulation. Gallop Racer (1996) First horse racing video game in the Gallop Racer series that to date has released 13 video games. A highly valued saga in Japan. Winning Post (1993) First horse racing video game in the Winning Post series, even more important and prolific than Gallop Racer. They have 9 major releases and at least 39 different versions that they update by year and platforms.These are just some of the most important horse racing simulation games in video game history. These games have generated their own culture in video games. What are the best video games with horses throughout history? Some of the best horse video games today are:Red Dead Redemption (2010) – Open World Adventure Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) – Open World Adventure The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) – Action RPG Shadow of the Colossus (2005) Star Stable or Star Stable Online (2007) – Massively multiplayer online RPG. Available on browsers, IOS, Android and PC Horse Haven World Adventures (2015) – Horse and adventure simulation available for IOS and Android Equilinox (2018) – World simulator to create ecosystem – Available for PC The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011): An action RPG. Available for Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Amazon Alexa Mount & Blade (2008) the first game in the Mount & Blade series. Medieval Role – Available for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac OS)These are just some of the best horse video games, a selection that we will detail and increase. The best horse video games As our passion is about horses, horses as protagonists will be these video games… And there are numerous horse games, both free and paid. When we do the search for horses on Steam (the main digital video game store) we find that the first video game with better reviews from gamers is “Mount & Blade: Warband”. This game has extremely positive ratings. These are medieval battles where you form your group of brave knights or outlaws, depending on how you see it, and you must fight battles on foot or horseback. Mount & Blade: Warband is one of the games that shows us that the horse was one of the most important war technologies of antiquity. Without great technical requirements, this game has become one of the best rated, surpassing The Witcher III. But this game is not entirely dedicated to horses. That is why we will leave it for later and start with those games where the horse is at the center of the gameplay, as we will see below. Mount & Blade: Warband   Riding Club Championships One of the most interesting things about Riding Club Championships is that it is a Free to Play game. Free to Play games are free games where you can spend real money to advance faster, for cosmetic upgrades, or customize some aspect of the game. In Riding Club Championships, we choose the gender and color of our rider and our horse and we name our equine. Then we must start from scratch… We will learn to use the controls, to improve our horse and to take care of it. Riding Club Championships is one of those horse video games that makes you understand everything that involves the discipline of equestrian jumping. We will have to interact with our horse, train it and win different tests. In addition, it is a horse video game that allows you to compete online with other players and climb the ranking of riders. One of the horse video games that we highly recommend for lovers of equestrian jumping, horses and sports. Riding Club Championships – The best horse video games   The best video games with horses In addition to horse video games, we have video games that incorporate horses as an important part of the gameplay or plot. Among them we have the aforementioned Mount & Blade: Warband of which we already talked a little. But there are also cult games that have the horse as much of their charm and gameplay. Below, we will present some of the most important games in this category. The Witcher 3 This video game is part of the trilogy of video games of The Witcher, developed by the Polish studio CD Projekt. They are video games based on the literary universe and characters imagined by the Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The most interesting thing is that in the last chapter of The Witcher trilogy, the horse was incorporated as an important component of the video game. The horse allows us to fight in an agile way, escape or move long distances. This action RPG video game takes us to a medieval fantasy world where magic and war are the order of the day. The Witcher gets rid of monsters roaming the world for a standard fee. His abilities allow him to be hired to protect a person or to take down threats from monsters. The horse permanently takes us from one place to another and allows us to fight on its back, or go down to solve the fights with greater ease. It is a demonstration of the place of the horse in medieval times where it was an indispensable means of transport. In addition, The Witcher’s horse is also his friend. Called Sardinilla, he is part of the friends of the protagonist, who by the way does not have many for his pacifism and cynicism in the middle of a world full of battles, evil and ignorance. Later we will know many more games that provide great knowledge about the role of the horse in society.    

The life of women after the monarchy has not always been easy. The rigidity of the courtesan label crushes the free spirits. Those who are accustomed to obeying function in a scheme where they are mere symbols of power. So today, we will speak of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress. The nobility has always been associated with horses and horseback riding. Let’s remember Queen Elizabeth II of England and her passion for horses. From the beginning the family of her future consort, the emperor Franz Joseph I, and his own family, knew that Elizabeth of Bavaria was not ready to be an empress. But at the whim of the emperor Franz Joseph, I could not be denied anything. A man in love who had no time to attend to his own wife and left her in the hands of the suffocating rules of the royal courts. One of the curiosities that all her personality has been that she was raised in the countryside, on the shores of the Starnberger See. This semi-rural area, full of nature, animals, and freedom, molded its way of acting and thinking. Changing the shores of the Starnberger Lake by the Hofburg Palace in Vienna was her penance and her condemnation. The free spirit of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress, was imposed at times. However, but the courtier protocol and certain events ended up weakening their will and depressing it. Today we will know as Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress, lived in advance to their time loving the horses. The Empress | Official Trailer | NetflixWatch this video on YouTubeTable of Contents. ToggleElizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empressBavarian’s Sisi, a free-born young girlThe Princess Diana of Wales is the Austro-Hungarian Empire Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress Born in Munich in December 1837, Elizabeth of Bavaria, nicknamed Sisi, was always a horse lover person. Her aunt was Elizabeth from Bavaria and Queen of Prussia due to her marriage to Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia (known in Spanish as Federico Guillermo IV). Her name was put as a way of honoring her aunt, which only 4 years later became the queen consort of Prussia. Its origins already foreshadit a position in the nobility. However, who was being prepared for court and marriage with Franz Joseph I was her eldest sister, Helene. Helene was a disciplined, very religious, discreet young woman, attributes that made her perfect for marriage and Austrian courts. However, little Sisi’s depression by a love disappointment made her enter the journey at the last minute. The cousin I had known as an 11-year-old girl had become a very beautiful 15-year-old lady. Since then, Franz Joseph I fell in love and there would be nothing that would change that. However, both by her temperament, rebellious and free, and for her upbringing, Sisi was not ready for the European courts. But let’s see who was Elizabeth of Bavaria, known as Sisi, the future horse lover empress, at the age of 15. Elisabeth of Bavaria. Photography by Carl Pietzner Bavarian’s Sisi, a free-born young girl Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi, was an empress who grew away from the courts and was not prepared for it. He grew up in Munich at the Herzog Max Palace with no limited freedom or limited by his parents. In addition, Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi, used to spend summers in the castle of Possenhofen, in front of the lake of Starnberg. This became the favourite home of the family and especially of Sisi. The surroundings of the Castle of Possenhofen were full of nature and animals. It was there that from an early age he met and loved the horses, love that would last for his whole life. It was a difficult student who did not want to learn French that at that time was the language of the European courts and the nobility. The English language if he mastered it, though it cost him enough. With the music he had no affinity and hated the piano. However, drawing and poetry if they aroused their interest and demonstrated great skill. Where creativity showed its face, there was Sisi of Bavaria. But where she really stood out was in the care of her physical appearance. Sisi was cared for with a protein-based diet and with a lot of physical exercise. In that exercise, she highlighted the long walks, taking her dogs for the palace and riding a horse. For some people, the princess only ate healthy, walked, and rode on horseback. She had multiple horses which she often rode and used as a physical exercise. Her love for the animals, the classical culture, and the Hungarian cause, made her very peculiar, and earned her the rejection of the court. However, this also earned her the love of the people. Sisi horse lover empress The Princess Diana of Wales is the Austro-Hungarian Empire With only 16 years Elizabeth of Bavaria became the wife of Franz Joseph I, and the Empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The rigid protocol of the Austrian court was to diminy his freedom and his will. Archduchess Sophie, her mother-in-law, oversaw the upbringing of her first daughter Sophie, as Sisi was considered incompetent to raise her. However, with the birth of his second daughter Gisele, she regain the will to take over her daughters. There began a moment of joy that would soon dissolve. On a trip to the provinces of Hungary, to which his mother-in-law was opposed, the archduchess Sophie, her little daughter Sophie would die of dysentery because of the lack of health. This collapsed the will that remained of Sisi and ended up giving up Gisele’s upbringing to his mother-in-law. No doubt, many parallels with the life of Princess Diana of Wales. A girl who was not ready for the hardness of the cuts and an old-fashioned system that did not know how to adapt. The end of the empire occurred shortly after, and perhaps what happened with Sisi was an alert for the monarchy who decided to ignore it. Adapt or disappear… And who was in tune with the times really was Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the emperor lover of the horses and perhaps the equivalent of “Princess Diana of Wales” of Austria.

Most living things on the planet depend on a fundamental fluid, water. In the case of mammals it is more important because we cannot get it from the air or soil. Water is an essential liquid for life and for horses it is no exception. That is why today we will talk about water as an essential component for feeding horses. Although horses do not spend much time drinking water, its intake is absolutely essential. A horse of standard weight has a weight of about 500Kg. It is estimated that between 60% and 70% of a horse’s body weight is composed of water. This implies that your body is made up of between 300 and 350 liters of water exclusively. The more water an organism contains, the more essential it becomes for its proper metabolism. Horses are characterized by being able to spend long periods of time without eating food. They are able to conserve liquids very efficiently thanks to their fur that limits evaporation. However, if you lose too much fluids, your health will be compromised. A horse that loses 10% of its body mass in fluids, either through urination or sweating, has its life compromised. Horses have very conservative water intake habits. However, the water intake of horses cannot be neglected to preserve their health. Next, we will tell you how water is an essential component of your diet and how to use it to ensure your health. Let’s start now. How much water does your horse need?Watch this video on YouTubeTable of Contents. ToggleThe hydration habits of horsesWhat drives thirst and water intake in horses?Sources of water intake as an essential component of horse feedWater, an essential component for horse feed and health The hydration habits of horses Horses are especially efficient when it comes to hydration. And it is that equines dedicate the minimum possible time of their daily time to this activity. This is due to several reasons:Horses conserve the water they ingest in an excellent way. In this way water losses are minimal for a day. Natural selection has led the horse to have a high instinct for conservation. This implies that their access to water sources must be fast and efficient, almost stealthy. Remember that water sources are places highly frequented by predators when looking for prey. Drinking water quickly and withdrawing is a form of protection. Its large body reserves of water make it a perfect animal to wait to ingest water when it is safe.Thanks to all this, the horse only spends a few minutes a day drinking water. It is estimated that a horse in good health and hydration takes between 2 and 10 minutes a day to hydrate. The amount of vital liquid required can be distributed between 2 to 8 water intakes in a day. This means that drinking water for a horse can take between 1 and 4 minutes per dose at most. These amounts and times refer to horses that are well hydrated. If we consider a horse subjected to conditions of lack of water, the horse will take the necessary time to replenish its reserves. But many will wonder how the mechanisms that drive the horse’s water intake work. Since water is an essential component in the feeding of horses, let’s know the elements that drive their thirst and water intake. A horse drinking water, an essential component of horse feeding What drives thirst and water intake in horses? Horses efficiently manage their consumption. Water intake from them is driven by two fundamental factors:Decrease in body water reserves: This may be due to urination or sweating of the horse. We must consider that climate is a fundamental part of this assessment. Increase in electrolytes and blood glucose: The feeding of a horse is essential to determine the nutrients in the blood, in addition to the “waste”. Feeding a horse determines the need to maintain electrolyte balance. With this, if these nutrients are in greater quantity with respect to the ingested water, the horse will need to compensate. This is how the horse’s urination will serve to release substances too much and the increase in water will also serve to balance the concentration of these.With a healthy diet, the horse will have a low water consumption. A change in their water intake patterns can alert us to problems with their diet or illness. That is why taking care of good hydration and feeding, and the surveillance of these can be a fundamental factor to ensure the health of the horse. Sources of water intake as an essential component of horse feed Horses have several ways to get the water they need for their metabolism. In case of not ingesting water, they can resort to other mechanisms to acquire this essential component of horse feed. The means by which horses usually obtain water are:Drinking it directly pure from natural sources such as rivers or springs, or in the case of tamed horses, from the supply that is given. Extracting water from food. Many foods have a high-water composition. This allows them to replenish some of the water they lose through their diet. There are certain grasses such as ryegrass that because of their high-water content. Thanks to this, if we feed our horse with ryegrass, the horse will be able to obtain all the water it needs from this foliage. Generating water through metabolism: When processing carbohydrates for energy, small amounts of water are generated, as with combustion. Thanks to this metabolic process, the horse will be able to obtain part of the water it needs to maintain optimal health.It is important to ensure abundant and good quality water for stable horses. Horses are able to detect poor water quality and refuse to drink, even if it only tastes strange. It is therefore important to ensure the health of hydration facilities for horses. Horse drinking water Water, an essential component for horse feed and health As we can see, either because of the body composition of the horse or because of the problems that its deficiency can generate, water is an essential component for the horse. Gustavo Mirabal Castro wants to create awareness in the owners to attend to such an important task with the horses. The hydration of horses cannot be underestimated. Gustavo Mirabal’s experience has led him to take this need for his horses very seriously. This is one of the secrets to getting the most out of high-performance horses. That is why we invite you to learn more about the subject or to advise you about it so that you can give a good quality of life and health to your horse. Remember that a healthy horse is a happy horse and a horse with good performance.