Equestrian sports end in events that gather rituals. Now there are elements that determine the behavior of animals including the temperament of the horse.

From there, the animal kingdom is a diverse world in all its species. Each has its own particularities and ways of acting in certain situations.

The animal kingdom has its own complexities, its ways of acting instinctively.

Each animal is a product of its genetics. This is fundamental with respect to his instinct to survive in a certain space, with certain conditions of nature.

In the case of the horses, the character and temperament of the horse is according to each race.

It is important to note that there are behaviors of the animal according to its temperament. Other behaviors come from what the animal will learn throughout its existence.

In short, animals also have their own instinct and ways to react to different events. These reactions are the product of your perception.

Factors that influence the temperament of the horse

Animal behavior has its own factors that determine it.

Usually cold-blooded horses are more serene, calm and much more manageable.

Now, there are warm-blooded horses. These are the result of crossings made by experts between hot and cold blooded horses.

As a result of this composition, the horse can adopt either temperament. It can also have the effect of bringing together characteristics of both.

And of course there is also the hot-blooded horse whose temper is much smarter and more nervous. In the same way it is more difficult to train.

In this sense, the horse’s temperament is one of the elements that condition his behavior. When developing any activity we must take it into account.

On the other hand, the environment where the equine develops is essential to develop the  temperament of the horse.

In this way, the temperament of the horse facilitates the preparation for any activity belonging to the world of hipism. This is also true when considering its use in activities such as equine therapy.

The owner of the horses when handling information about the animal’s biology can better meet their needs.

Especially those from the medical point of view and also food. This will allow the most appropriate care for the quality of life of the animal.

In this way, you can make decisions in a timely manner according to the upbringing and equestrian activities to develop.

What is the horse’s temper?

Both animals and humans possess their own temperament and character. They are defining it little by little product of its nature.

The temperament of the horse is reflected in the way of being, in this case of the animal.

However, it should be noted that the character of the horse can be molded thanks to dressage or training.

It should be clarified that the temperament of the horse is noted in attitudes such as strength, firmness, and liveliness of the horse.

In particular, training is essential to forge the horse’s character. In recent years it adapts to new times and techniques.

When talking about training, some experts appeal for natural driving. In natural management, the horse is tamed considering its own rhythms and senses of the horse.

Likewise, the horse trainer must have experience and knowledge to understand the behaviors and behaviors of each horse.

For this reason, each animal is different, has its own characteristics and acts according to each situation.

It is possible that all this set of behaviors and behaviors are the means used by horses to communicate.

In particular, horses are related to their caretakers, trainers or even athletes of horse riding and dressage.

It is there when the temperament of the horse is noticed. Similarly, thanks to all this set of behaviors the horse can be understood by these experts.

Differences between the temperament of the horse and its character

According to the temperament of the horse it has to do with the characteristics of the animal that come from birth.

It is possible that character is forged throughout the experiences. The specific training that the horse develops throughout his life is also part of it.

The horse can show high levels of energy, greater stability, security, serenity, greater dynamism, among others.

Also the character of the horse could also show nervousness, temperance, hence the driving and temperance of the horse depends.

Factors linked to the temperament of the horse that facilitate training

Undoubtedly the character has a lot to do with the behaviors of the horse.

However, there are other factors that facilitate animal training. They are usually more linked to the daily life of the same.

Among them we can highlight:

• The feeding of the equine,
• Medical follow-up that is done to attend to your physical conditions
• Injuries
• Any disease.
• Activities you are doing training.
• Some sudden change in your training routine.

It also records the treatment of their caregivers, trainers and those who are directly related to the animal.

The temperament of the horse and its character are the living reflection of its emotions, sensations and essence as an animal.

Also, horses are intelligent animals, they learn quickly. In this sense the sum of all these elements constitute the temperament and character of the horse.

Undoubtedly the relationship of the horse with the rider in equestrian sports must have the following elements:

• Patience
• Understanding
• Empathy
• Cohesion
• Harmony

All this will be reflected in the response and performance of the horse in the case of competitions.

Recommendations about the character and temperament of the horse

Riding horses is a complex task where you learn every day. This is because each animal is very different in terms of character traits and temperament.

Similarly, horses within their abilities are strong, noble, intelligent animals that quickly learn routines.

They are usually obedient animals. Depending on the treatment with which they are treated, they will respond quickly to the stimuli and situations of the environment.

Throughout their training, the horses will understand the orders and execute the corresponding actions.

Generally, horses when trained for competition activities will gradually learn. From the basics to working in more precise environments.

Horse reactions when he is in a bad mood

Horses, like humans, have their moments of excellent disposition as well as bad temper.

It is necessary that the coach or athlete of the riding is very attentive to the temperament of the horse:

At the attitudes that should be attentive the coach can highlight the following:

On occasions, horses with bad temper can often move their ears, and also the front legs.

The horse can move its mouth abruptly, as a sign of rejection of any situation that is living at that time.

Finally, the character of a horse is the product of good treatment, love, attention that their caregivers have. At all times and in your training sessions you should be treated with tenderness.

Sources:

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https://revistamundoequino.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/temperamento-y-caracter-en-los-caballos-primera-parte/

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When a upset horse is restless and anxious, it is very likely that it needs a small and hairy company.

Goats are animals that inexplicably are good painkillers for upset horses.

There is a mystery that is not clear yet, but what is known and confirmed is that the goats are the best company of those horses that are restless or very anxious.

The calming effect is immediate, just by looking at the goat, the horse calms down. Just seeing it calms down.

But that is not all, it turns out that the goat has a very particular aroma that causes bacteria not to reach the horse so it also fulfills a protective task.

Who showed that goats are the best allies of upset horses?

This theory was confirmed by Miguel Valencia, veterinarian and zootechnist.

Miguel maintains that the presence of the goats in the stables is not something new but that it comes from ancient times, when they discovered this strange but natural phenomenon.

It is strange that an animal between 60 and 70 centimeters is able to bring calm and peace to one as large as an upset horse is.

However, when this couple get together it seems very normal. Since both are related in a simple and almost instantaneous way.

The goat is not afraid of the horse and the horse is not afraid of the goat either.

The two behave in a calm way and if the horse showed a poor performance it will recover because it has a new friend.

Goats and horses a perfect combination

These short-tailed mammals, straight and very narrow ears, with skin covered with stiff hairs and a thick spear turned out to be all warriors.

Who would say they are a perfect combination. In fact, if a person buys an anxious horse, he does not sleep and is only calm when his friend the goat is close … The owner must buy the goat as well.

And although it is exaggerated it is not so. For some strange reason there are horses with these characteristics present problems. Although they have the same diet, the same training routine, even the same preparers their friend the goat lacks.

If they don’t have their goat we can result in an upset horse.

Goats and horses are part of the breeding tradition.

Regarding this, Valencia says that it is part of the culture of breeding to have goats and goats. Therefore it is not strange that they rub shoulders with horses.

“That is part of our customs and our equine culture. In this culture have long had goats inside the mangers. It has been noted that horses get sick less than they are mainly respiratory diseases. ”

Regarding this topic Javier Londoño, a worker at the La Bocha Equestrian Center, indicates:

“They say that out there, that where there is a goat, brave or nervous horses calm down. They also say that the goats attract the strong plague that will fall to the horses. In that case the plague is received by the goats, they are like a counter ”.

According to this statement, the smell of goats prevents the reproduction of bacteria that attack horses.

Horses and goats have created a symbiosis through their breeding tradition. It is not surprising that horses that have become accustomed to goats become into upset horses if they are removed from them

Sheep also cause this calming effect.

For his part, Miguel Valencia notes that in fact the smell of the male (goats) is like a kind of repellent against bacteria.

“I think it’s because of the smell the male emits. Goats emit a very characteristic smell and this must do something against viruses and bacteria. It becomes a barrier against viruses and bacteria that does not allow them to be easily transmitted from one horse to another. ”

It is even scientifically proven that sheep also have this calming effect for horses.

So if they need to calm their equine they can opt for a goat or a sheep.

This is consistent with the theory of bonding in ancentral breeding environments.

In any case, he will keep the horse calm and his anxiety go away. Apparently the connection that these animals create is immediate. As if they had known each other for a lifetime.

“There are horses that are suddenly brave, that fight a lot, that are very restless inside the manger, that kick it. They get a sheep or a goat to avoid this type of behavior and they with the sheep company are reassured, ”said Miguel Valencia.

The experience of Miguel Valencia and the “calming goats”

“It calms them down, like the upset horse calms down when he sees the goat or the sheep.” Miguel Valencia

Valencia said that in El Rincón de la Z, where he works, they lived the experience of having a loose goat all over the place.

This got into the mangers and accompanied the horses, especially the most restless and upset horses, noticing a change in total behavior.

So it is not a theory but something true.

Meanwhile, Javier Londoño, maintains that he also lived an experience like this.

Javier Londoño and his experience with the goats

The impact was such that after a few days the result of this totally natural technique was seen.

This is the case of a foal that was too restless and could not control it with anything, so they put him in the manger next to a goat and both made a great bond.

To the point that they became like a family. The foal calmed down and played with his new friend. The rebellion and lack of discipline left.

How does this phenomenon occur? It is not known for sure, nature has its mysteries. What is known is that goats can really do a lot for horses in a stable.

So you can not miss the opportunity to use them as horse therapists when the horses are outside. Congratulations goats!

Flyer the horse that didn’t calm down

Flyer is a racehorse that didn’t calm down with anything. This horse, Flyer, was an upset horse.

Despite having the same coach, the same diet, the same physical trainers and rider, nothing seemed to calm the equine.

At first his owner thought he was sick, so he took him to several veterinarians to rule out any disease, but the animal was healthy.

They could not understand how it was that if he was in good health and everything in his life routine was going in order. Why was he so restless?

It no longer ran with the same impetus, did not have the same strength and looked tired and exhausted. Deconcentrated in the sand.

And the unexpected happened … A goat and an upset horse together

So one day, for those things in life, a goat appeared in the barn and since Flyer saw it he went calm.

I hadn’t even seen it before, it was the first time and it still calmed down.

Flyer had been sleepless nights, kicking in the stable, neighing and didn’t seem to have peace. Lack of sleep was what took away his strength to run on the track.

More when he saw the goat and shared with him inside his crib he calmed down completely. They ate together, walked together. They slept together.

The result for an upset horse is always the same …

The result was so positive that they decided to try on the track and to everyone’s surprise the horse regained its strength, its bravery and momentum.

On the other side of the barrier was his friend the goat watching him run.

Since then they are inseparable. They need to be together. The horse regained its spirits and the goat now has a new best friend.

Flyer and goat are an example that this combination is effective and effective.

That all is not lost when you have a upset horse out of control. Sometimes all that an upset horse needs is a goat to help him calm down.

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!Viva Venezuela, mi patria querida! (Long live Venezuela, my beloved homeland!)

The phrase “Long live Venezuela, my beloved homeland” has a very great meaning for its inhabitants. It is love said in six words in English and five in Spanish. It is the pride of its people to have been born in a country as wonderful as this.

Sometime in life a Venezuelan has sung this song that has a sticky rhythm. Well, its beautiful geography, when testing its authentic and varied gastronomy conquer its own and visitors.

We must emphasize that the diversity that is presented in various fields makes Venezuela a unique country in the world. If we add to this the hospitality and receptivity of its people. It undoubtedly represents a huge potential to develop tourism.

On the other hand, the ability to get ahead of the Venezuelan people is what leads them to be stronger every day.

Venezuela is definitely a treasure to appreciate and love. Venezuelans do have a deep sense of roots.

Long live Venezuela, my beloved homeland is undoubtedly a motto for most Venezuelans.

First stanza of the song of Viva Venezuela my dear country

This song is performed by the group called Un solo pueblo, in honor of their beloved country Venezuela.

Spanish / English

Viva Venezuela mi Patria querida / Long live Venezuela my dear country

Quién la libertó mi hermano fue Simón Bolívar / Who freed her my brother was Simón Bolívar

Cuando Bolívar nació / When Bolivar was born

Venezuela pegó un grito / Venezuela screamed

Diciendo que había nacido / Saying he was born

Un segundo Jesucristo (bis) / A second Jesus Christ (bis)

In this first part of the song where the role of the hero of independence stands out. Simón Bolívar is an iconic figure in the history of Venezuela. I also manage to free five countries in the region.

For this reason, Simon Bolivar is seen as a very important character in the country. Whatever happens Simón Bolívar will continue to leave his mark on the freedom of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru.

If we see it from another perspective, the figure of Simón Bolívar is international because it left its mark on the countries of the region.

Venezuela was “the girl with the eyes” of the liberator Simón Bolívar and for whom he gave his last sigh.

Venezuela An infinite landscape and a country to love

The Venezuelan territory is extremely wide, its main city is the Greater Caracas.

Caracas is a privileged city because it is surrounded by Ávila.

The Ávila is that mountain to which so many poets have written. On the other hand they have also shaped it on canvases. This is the particular case of the painting artist Manuel Cabré, known as “the painter of Ávila”.

This outstanding artist dedicated to painting from a very young age resided in Venezuela.

Cabré arrived in Venezuela with his father who had been invited by President Joaquín Crespo. The invitation was to carry out works in the public works of Caracas.

At the young age of 14 he entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Caracas. In this enclosure dedicated to the arts his father ran the chair of sculpture.

We can see that from the beginning art takes it in the veins. This will probably continue to pass from generation to generation. But we cannot avoid that the beauty of Caracas was the muse of Cabré.

El Ávila has been the inspiration of painters, musicians and poets. Because its beauty moves the deepest fibers of human sensibility

In this way there are singers who have dedicated beautiful songs to the country. Among these singers, the great artist Ilan Chester stands out.

Ilan Chester unveiled internationally through his iconic song dedicated to the El Ávila mountain. Without a doubt, El Ávila is a beautiful mountain that protects the city of Caracas.

For Cabré the cry of “Long live Venezuela, my beloved homeland” definitely came true through his paintings.

The great diversity of landscapes of Venezuela our beloved homeland

Venezuela is a very diverse country and this is seen with the naked eye in its unique landscapes, in its people, in its traditions among others.

This country has the privilege and blessing of God to have unique landscapes. It has all kinds of landscapes such as seas, coasts, plains and mountains.

On the other hand Venezuela has a great variety of cultural expressions. This gives it a unique touch where even some of these traditions have been proclaimed as cultural heritage by UNESCO.

The most recent news in this regard is the tradition of the blessed palm as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Venezuela has wonderful mountain landscapes, these have the uniqueness of its imposing mountains. The states that make up the Andean region are the following: Mérida, Táchira and Trujillo.

On the other hand is the eastern region of the country with the states Sucre, Nueva Esparta, Anzoátegui. There the traditions and dances to the sound of the drum predominate. They are called Venezuela burning land and drums.

In addition the sociocultural syncretism of the people of the Zulia state and the llaneros.

The Venezuelan also enjoys a uniqueness that distinguishes them anywhere in the world. For his spirit, jocularity and good humor in the face of adversity make these humans special

All this and more is part of the country called Venezuela.

Hence the motto:

Long live Venezuela, my beloved homeland!

Emblematic Beaches of this Venezuela, my beloved homeland.

The Venezuelan coasts have beaches for all tastes. These beaches vary from the strongest waves to the quietest.

The Venezuelan coasts range from the east to the west. Therefore in several states of the country you can enjoy wonderful beaches.

They are unique sites that inspire many artists.

These Venezuelan beaches are a real treasure for its inhabitants as well as for the tourist who visits from other latitudes.

Among the areas that stand out the most are Margarita Island, the beaches of the Sucre, Aragua and Falcón states.

On the other hand are those of the state Miranda and Vargas. These are more accessible, from the geographical point of view, for people residing in Greater Caracas.

At one voice: “Long live Venezuela, my beloved homland”

The musical group called Un Solo Pueblo performed the iconic song entitled:

“Long live Venezuela my beloved country”

In this song he expresses the feeling of a people that loves his country and that day by day struggles to keep going …

Venezuela is definitely a country to love.

This wonderful country saw the birth of a hero like the Liberator Simón Bolívar who left his mark in several countries of the region.

Today this song is sung from the oldest to the little ones that are growing.

These children are the future of this beautiful country called Venezuela.

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It’s almost Christmas and the weather gets colder for this time of year. We share you some tips for caring for the horse in winter.

So it is necessary to take special care of the horse so you do not get sick.

In this post we will give you some tips on what should be done so that the horses do not suffer the ravages of the cold.

So the first thing you should take into account is the coat and the food.

Two essential elements to keep the animal warm and hydrated.

And it is that water is the main thing, the horse must drink water. Otherwise, it will not eat and, if he does not eat then he can have colic.

Caring for the horse in winter

In this season the horse tends to eat less because the cold takes away your appetite. So you have to emphasize hydration.

The horse has to drink water, perhaps not in an exaggerated way. But it must be ensured that he drinks from the vital liquid. Otherwise, colic can occur by impaction.

And that is how you buy the most expensive food on the market, the horse will not have much appetite. During winter this is one of the things we should take care of.

It is natural, the lower the temperature, the less hunger it gives.

If the animal does not hydrate with water and does not eat enough, it will not have the strength to face the cold. If that happens the horse will be in trouble.

This makes it prone to colic, but also to other conditions derived from the lack of hydration and nutrition.

This makes it prone to colic, but also to other conditions derived from the lack of hydration and nutrition.

So in summary, the first care of the horse in winter is: be aware that they drink water and eat the amount they need to stay strong.

Make your horse drink enough water

Horse feces talk about how your health is.

That is why for this winter season it is vital that the animal drink enough water to keep it hydrated.

In fact, in your stool, it is evident if you are consuming enough water or if you need.

In this sense, in the feces of the horse you can know the humidity levels.

That is why if the stool looks dry, the horse may suffer a bowel blockage.

It should be noted that the lack of moisture in the stool does not occur overnight.

Which allows to show if the horse has been drinking the right amount of water or not.

All this adds to the fact that the horse must eat well. The amount required to store in your body the energy needed to keep warm during the winter.

It is estimated that the equine needs about 25% more energy intake than during the rest of the year.

The food. Caring for the horse in winter

Among the care of the horse in winter is food.

During the winter season the horse should be supplied with 1.5 to 3% of its weight in fodder.

It can also be long-stemmed hay, forage-based buckets, chopped hay or a combination of them. We cannot forget salt, which must be within reach at all times.

If this does not work and the horse begins to show signs of low weight and stress, you have to opt for caloric supplements.

Which can be based on grains or with high fat content, such as rice bran or edible oils.

Here are some tips that will help your horses eat and drink the amount they need. Remember that the horse must accumulate reserves to stay in the winter season.

Remember that hydration is vital to prevent colic.

Other horse care in winter

Regarding the coldest season of the year, winter, there are cares that cannot be overlooked. If we want the horse to be safe we must be more careful than ever.

First of all we talk about food and hydration. To this is added the hygiene and comfort of the horse in the box.

Good ventilation of the stable, watch the horse’s bed, among others.

Make sure the block is clean

Cleaning and hygiene means that diseases and bacteria do not impair health.

This makes the horses safe and their physical integrity protected.

Because of this, the block must remain clean, dry and ensure that there is no moisture.

And in the fall it usually rains. Make sure the block is dry and clean.

Since otherwise fungi may appear and these are harmful to both humans and horses.

In this winter season it is advisable to check the barn every day. This is done in order to review and specify that the hygienic conditions are adequate.

Similarly, sanitizing and disinfecting products should be applied if necessary.

Good ventilation

The place where the horses are must have good ventilation. At the same time you must make sure that the cold does not enter.

That is, the place must have the right conditions so that the horses do not have heat or cold. We must ensure that an adequate temperature is maintained.

It is recommended that for those days when it is cold use blankets or sheets. We must take care that the cold does not hurt the horses.

Also if the horse is located in an unsupervised place, it must have a covered place. This will allow you to protect yourself from the cold, especially if rain is coming.

The horse’s bed

Another care of the horse in winter is associated with the bed.

And is that the area where these horses sleep has to be in perfect condition: dry. Without mud. No moisture

It has to be this way to avoid fungi and bacteria.

Tips for riding in winter

If you want to go riding with your horse in winter, you need to be careful with the route.

Before saddling you must go through the ground and see that everything is fine.

Since when it rains the ground can undergo changes. Failure to check the horse well can be hurt.

Therefore, the first step is to go out and check that everything goes the right way.

Now, the next thing is to cover the horse with a blanket or sheet. With this we avoid getting cold on the tour, especially if it is an issue with advanced age.

Cool the horse after the ride

After the exercise it is necessary that the horse has a proper cooling process.

This so that he does not suffer a cold.

Remember that the horse’s body temperature increases with exercise. So when there are low temperatures the sweat makes it cool.

How do you do it? Take a quiet ride, leave the gallop and just walk with him.

This will cause the heart rate to calm down, the horse to relax and sweat to dry. Wait a little longer to remove the chair and leave it alone in your box until the next ride.

Do not forget to dry it with a towel and make a gentle massage in a circular way until your skin is dry.

As a final tip remember to dry the horse out of the block. In this way the sweat water does not wet the stable moisture is generated.

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Christmas in Venezuela is celebrated with chistmas buns, hallaca, pernil (Pork leg), ham bread and chicken salad.

However, the Christmas buns are an exquisite dish that year after year delights the palate of Venezuelan families.

It never goes out of style and they are always welcome, even after Christmas.

This dish has great similarity with the hallaca, it looks a lot because it is made with the same mass of it.

It also has raisins and olives, ingredients that give the Christmas buns a special touch.

Every December the Venezuelan families prepare their Christmas dinner and the buns are part of it.

There are even those who prefer to eat more Christmas buns than you found.

The christmas buns

This dish is accompanied with spicy, guasacaca or some cream of preference.

But they are delicious even without the companion.

How Christmas buns are made

This dish is prepared in a similar way to the hallaca, however, next we will tell you what ingredients they carry.

Ingredients

• 250 grams of ground meat.
• 10 capers.
• 6 cloves of garlic.
• 1 large onion.
• A large red or green paprika.
• A medium carrot.
• 6 chives.
• 5 sweet peppers netre green and red.
• 6 branches of celery (without the stem).
• A handful of coriander.
• 4 tablespoons fried tomato.
• 1 cup chicken or meat broth.
• 1 teaspoon of mustard.
• 4 tablespoons of red wine.
• 1 tablespoon curry.
• 4 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
• 6 tablespoons of liquid onoto.
• 4 tablespoons of oil (to knead the dough).
• 2 bread flour rates

Preparation Mode

This typical dish of the holiday parties is prepared as follows:

First step:

The first step to make this succulent Christmas dish is to chop all the dressings as small as possible.

There are those who prefer to chop small and in the form of squares.

Step 2:

Subsequently the meat is fried on a medium heat, it must be constantly removed so that it does not brown.

Once the meat is ready, let it rest in the pan.

Meanwhile the next step is applied.

Step 3:

It is time that all these dressings go to the paila to be fried.

These should be cooked over medium-high heat.

The first ones to be fried are: onion, garlic, chives and paprika.

When the onion is ready, add the sweet pepper, both red and green.

It must be removed so that it does not stick or burn.

Step 4:

The fourth step in preparing Christmas buns in Venezuela is to add carrots to all dressings.

Since this is the hardest, for its consistency, it should be added and let cook for 5 minutes.

Although there are those who prefer it more crispy and then do not leave it for the full 5 minutes but about 3 or 4.

In this part the person can decide according to their tastes.

Step 5:

After having the sofrito ready it is necessary to add the ground meat.

It must continue cooking over medium heat to be able to place the capers, which have to be chopped into small pieces.

It is time to add liquid dressings, such as Worcestershire sauce. Place 4 tablespoons and a cup of water.

This helps the other ingredients to condense in the right way and the taste is balanced. While helping the rest of the dressings are not consumed with fire.

The next thing is to add the tablespoon of mustard. This must be mixed correctly.

If you notice that the dressings and meat are being consumed you have to add more water.

That way it doesn’t stick to the pan.

At this point, place the 4 tablespoons of fried tomato.

There are those who prefer to put a little sugar so that the stew is left with a sweet touch.

However, there are also those who do not like and prefer to skip the two tablespoons of sugar.

Finally to this mixture is added cilantro and celery well chopped.

It is recommended to add these ingredients at the end so that they do not lose their aroma.

Red wine is the last ingredient that we are going to place, it must be removed and turned off immediately (to avoid losing its delicious essence).

The dough of Christmas buns

Once the meat is ready, the dough should be made.

To make the dough of the Christmas buns you must add the two cups of flour in a plastic container.

Add the chicken or meat broth, according to the taste of each person, and a spoonful of sugar to make the dough.

Some water is also added so that it is balanced and manageable.

Once the dough is ready it can be manipulated with the hands.

We cannot forget to add the touch of oil to the dough during the preparation process.

To add color 6 tablespoons of liquid onoto are added.

These six tablespoons will give the dough a somewhat mustard yellow color, however, if they want them darker it is recommended to place a little more onoto.

Once the dough is ready, place the meat and mix gently with your hands.

Assemble the Christmas buns

To finalize this recipe you should assemble the buns.

A small amount of oil is then placed in a bowl and the meat that must already be mixed with the dough should be separated.

Keep capers and raisins on hand.

The next thing is to make a ball with the dough and place it in the middle of the banana or aluminum sheet.

Before this step do not forget to moisten the leaf with a little oil so that the dough does not stick.

Subsequently shape the chistmas buns called “bollito”, they usually become rectangular.

Once you have shaped it proceed to tie it.

If you do it with a banana leaf, a wrap similar to that of the hallaca should be left.

However, if you do it with aluminum foil they can be wrapped in two ways: as a candy or as a hallaca, tied with wick.

If you opt for aluminum foil it is necessary to tighten the tips well so that no water falls in the cooking process.

Cook the rolls for 25 minutes

Then place a pot with boiling water and add the buns for a period of 25 minutes.

After the time, take them out and let them rest for 15 minutes.

If you open it freshly from the pot, the dough will have a very smooth consistency.

While if you wait for 15 minutes you will let the masse get harder.

So once you open them it will be firmer and you can taste the flavor.

On video:

Here is a video in which you can see how Venezuelan Christmas buns are made.

Christmas Buns are a Christmas tradition in Venezuela. Venezuelan pride and never missing on the table during December.

Although somehow they are always present throughout the year, only in different presentations.

There are buns that are made with paprika and onion sauce, (water is replaced by mixing water with paprika, onion and salt).

Buns are also made with cornmeal and accompanied with butter and grated hard cheese.

Only for Christmas the buns take a different presentation and flavor and become it in Christmas Buns.

Sources:

https://www.gustavomirabal.es/venezuela/como-hacer-los-bollos-tradicion-de-la-navidad-en-venezuela/

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