#9 Serie’s Isuue

Gustavo Mirabal in Madrid

Gustavo Mirabal is a Venezuelan who has lived his life intensely and passionately. A veil of mystery has spread over her life due to her friendships, family and relationships. No doubt no one has responsibility for the friends he has or the family that God assigned him. Likewise, Gustavo Mirabal has no responsibility for the friends and family that life brought him. Let’s meet Gustavo Mirabal and his journey around the world.

Human beings are born alone and we die alone. Only our actions define us and it will be God who will judge. That is why Gustavo Mirabal does not care about the gossip that is said about him. He continues to focus on his professional career, his facet as a businessman and his love for horses.

Gustavo Mirabal was born in September 1965 and his zodiac sign is Virgo. Although Gustavo Mirabal is not a believer in superstitions, astrology or any metaphysical power, he never believes only in hard work, in word pledges and in attention to detail, certainly when an investigation is done if his zodiacal sign did not define him, it is very much coincidence.

Perhaps he would say that since he did not look like his zodiac sign, his zodiac sign adjusted to his personality … That’s how powerful his belief is that our future depends only on ourselves.

One could say that Gustavo Mirabal is a living example of a perfect Virgo, even for perfectionists. But before detailing why it looks so much like his zodiac sign, we’ll tell you a little about how that story started that some people call “his life”.

How was Gustavo Mirabal Castro born?

As well as his early morning personality, Gustavo Mirabal was born at dawn. Lifting all his family to attend the arrival of a new member of the family. It would be a moment of immense joy because Gustavo Mirabal is the first male in the family. His father  was always pride of him and he decided to baptize him with his same name.

It was a birth without setbacks. Fast and clean … You could say that early, elegant, punctual and diligent. These are qualities that have always distinguished Gustavo and his friends can confirm it.

That was a time of family reunion and great celebrations. The name and surname of Gustavo Mirabal would be transmitted to a new generation.

Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, his father, is a famous politician who stood out for his impeccable managerial capacity. This ability was demonstrated both in the Government of Miranda and the National Institute of Racecourses. It is not uncommon for Gustavo Mirabal Junior to take those qualities of manager and entrepreneur.

In those days, the Mirabal-Castro family received numerous relatives from all over Venezuela. The joy filled the house as few times and that is the joy we noticed in the smile that Gustavo Mirabal Castro always projects in the photos that can be seen.

The first approach of Gustavo Mirabal to horses.

On the day of his nineth birthday, Gustavo Mirabal, honoring his fame as an early bird, was awake and ready to start the job. His father knew of the love he had for horses and since childhood he had shown a fondness for them. But the horses are also scary and have a lot of strength and for that reason until then it had not taken him to know them.

That birthday would change.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro had decided that he wanted to go to the park to enjoy a party with his friends. His father had an ace up his sleeve and at that moment indicating his wishes he said:

– Would not you like to go look at the horses in the stables?

Gustavo did not fit in himself with joy. He almost left speechless except for its positive response and great joy and expectation that showed Gustavo Miriabal son.

He was surprised that they were going to take him to see the horses. His father explained that he was old enough to start riding, if he wanted to. Gustavo “son” was filled with joy and there began the path that would change his life.

Looking at the first horse

When he saw his first horse, Gustavo Mirabal was ecstatic. The words fall short when he talks about it but the emotion that transpires on his face when he talks about the horses says it all. When Gustavo Mirabal tells this story we can see in his face and in his words the child he was. And we can also see in the background that inner child that we all carry inside and that in his case continues to enjoy the horses.

When we talk to Gustavo Mirabal and he talks about horses we can notice love in his words. Horses were his first passion and to date they are still a very important part of his life although the leading role has been acquired by his family, wife and children.

The world of horses and show jumping competitions is a demanding and absorbing world. That is why Gustavo Mirabal Castro decided to give his amateur jockey a break. He decided to devote more time to his family to enjoy his wife and growing children. Maybe that need to transmit that same love for horses and the lessons that life has given their children.

His equestrian trips

One of his first trips dedicated to the horse business was to Madrid, Spain, when he had taken the step to internationalize. This destination attracted his attention given the amazing results that the Purebred Spanish is giving in the different equestrian competitions worldwide.

I could already see the future of these horses and my own. It was at that moment that his close relationship with the mother country and his horses began. I think that from there, in the heart of Gustavo Mirabal, Venezuela and Spain were united.

Beyond the historical disputes, which must remain in the past, the future of Venezuela and Spain goes hand in hand. Because they are countries that speak the same language, with a common history. That common history that contains culture and interests, but at the same time differences that have already been overcome, and teach us that through respect we can grow and achieve more.

The victory with G & C Arrayan

One of the anecdotes told between corridors and gives us an idea of positive character of Gustavo Mirabal, is said to have happened during the Cannes Grand Prix before the victory of G & C Arrayan.

Before G & C Arrayan apparently won, the horse was nervous. Flights to move a horse from one place to another usually have that effect. It is said that Gustavo Mirabal was sure that G & C Arrayan was ready to be a champion.

Some say that before the nervousness of the horse he was seen coming down to see the stables to give him encouragement. Some witnesses indicate that Gustavo Mirabal caressed G & C Arrayán to calm him down, looked him in the eyes and said some words in his ear, because horses are very intelligent animals.

What would be the magic words?

Maybe he told her some secret word that they used in their training to calm him down at times like this. Maybe he just came up so he could feel cheered up without saying anything. Certainly we will never know what he said but there is a waiter in the stables who swears he heard him say:

• You know who I am, you know where we came from and now I promise, I Gustavo Mirabal, that you will be champion tonight. You just have to trust yourself

From that moment the face of Gustavo Mirabal and the look of G & C Arrayan projected the safety of the champion. Everything worked perfectly and one of the many dreams of Gustavo Mirabal came true.

When Gustavo Mirabal saw the flag of his country waving, Venezuela, the joy was indescribable according to the testimony given.

Maybe those are the moments when the certainty that children’s dreams can come true. To concretize that special moment his courage and perseverance took him.

Costara Gustavo Mirabal cost with his horses would carry the flag of Venezuela to the ends of the planet. He did it in Cannes and he would do it in the future but with greater zeal and projection whether in the equestrian world or in the business world.

The management skills of Gustavo Mirabal

His management skills were from the beginning key not only to manage his own life. This was what allowed him to stand out among the large number of exiled Venezuelan rich.

His trips, whether for pleasure or business have allowed him to meet and do business with a large number of exiled Venezuelan rich. Those Venezuelans who have had to leave, either by necessity or by prevention, to undertake beyond their borders. They are those Venezuelans who have escaped to protect their wealth and possessions in the face of the economic debacle of the beautiful oil country.

Those exiled rich Venezuelans whose wealth they already possessed or who have managed to accumulate thanks to talent dazzle us. They are the Venezuelans that has been distributed in Miami, Madrid, Buenos Aires and other big cities of the planet and with their success they make us feel proud to be Venezuelans. The talent multiplies and finally multiplies its riches.

The success of Gustavo Mirabal has cost him his anonymity and with it being the object of unhealthy envy and gossip. But real men cannot but give themselves to realize their dreams. That is and will be the legacy of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, hard work as the basis of success.

Sources:

Unpublished interview

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Just as humans suffer throughout their lives, some injuries of the bones, horses also suffer from it. For this reason, it is very important to have the doctor and, in turn, the appropriate diagnostic equipment to make a proper diagnosis of the injured horse. That is why in this issue we are going to address the aspects related to the ethogram on horses. The purpose, uses, and utilities of this tool as diagnostic support service to the veterinarian who is treating the injured animal.

The Ethogram is one of the benefits of advances in ethology that is responsible for studying the behavior of animals. Therefore, the importance of not only having a good veterinarian who has adequate knowledge regarding the application of an ethogram in horses. Since at a certain time it can mean the difference and save the life of the horse. As well as making a diagnosis and an appropriate treatment. Well, there lies the success with which the horse recovers.

Then we will delve a bit more into what is the Ethogram on horses.

Ethogram Concepts

In principle, the ethogram is a complementary tool to the studies of ethology that is part of zoology. This is aimed at studying the behavior of animals and humans from the perspective of biology.

The origin of the term ethogram comes from “ethos” that means habit and gramma means register. Therefore, the ethogram is the written record of the behavior and habits of human beings and animals.

There are two types of ethograms:

• The qualitative ethogram contains information related to the habitual behavior of an animal or breed, without being delimited in season of the year or time of investigation.
• The quantitative ethogram tells the performance of that animal, during a certain period: analysis time in days, weeks or months, time of year, nomadic phase among others.

Scopes of the Ethogram on horses

As we all know, animals cannot talk, so it is difficult for them to express when they feel some pain or discomfort. This can sometimes complicate the clinical pictures because they do not address them as they should. However thanks to advances in the field of ethology today. There is a way to measure pain in the horse through the measurement of facial expressions.

All this thanks to the Ethogram on horses. Now this is an inventory of facial language that covers the head as well as the ears, eyes, snout, mouth.

The great advantage of the ethogram on horses is that it facilitates the location of an expression of the horse in normal conditions or when it is presenting some type of pain. In addition, it also captures a conflictive behavior or in some cases anxiety. So it is a starting point to apply a therapy with an expert in equine ethology.

The fact that the animals cannot speak has the consequence that they suffer discomfort or pain in silence. So your owner or caregiver will have a hard time noticing this. Well, the Ethogram on horses comes into prominence. In fact, this novel procedure favors the animals since it detects not only the pain but possible diseases in horses.

According to research carried out by “Educacion Veterinaria Equina” (an institution for the dissemination of equine veterinary medicine), it ratifies the scope of the Ethogram in horses. Since if the veterinarian treating the horse performs a correct reading and decoded the ethogram. There you can reflect that he suffers from pains in the musculoskeletal system such as sprain, pain of the back among others.

Training of the veterinarian in relation to the Ethogram on horses

The director of the research, Sue Dyson, director of Orthopedics at the Equine Studies Center of Animal Health Trust, explains that:

“The study confirms that with basic training, veterinary observers can use the consistency horse ethogram as an effective tool to help identify musculoskeletal pain that could reflect lameness, back pain or sacroiliac pain.” Sue Dyson

As we can see, for a veterinarian to have the necessary skills and the skills to apply, read and interpret correctly the result of an Ethogram on horses must be trained. This previous training must be done for a sufficient time, since part of the success of this method falls on the responsibility of the veterinarian.

Since if for some reason makes a reading and misinterpretation results in a diagnosis and a wrong treatment. This in some cases can seriously compromise the health of the horse.

Therefore, the recommendation is that they take their animals to a health center that has the tools and the highly trained and competent personnel to check the horse.

Signals to keep in mind that the horse needs an Ethogram

Equestrian competitions are very common in some countries. For this there are adequate facilities as well as a multidisciplinary staff that ensures that everything is in order.

However, they often overlook how the horse feels. Due to this, sometimes the animal is subjected to arduous training. In addition to the pressure of the competitions and may be having some discomfort or pain.

It is very common for these racehorses or other riding disciplines to suffer pains in both muscles and bones. But this becomes visible when the horse gets tired and does not pay as before.

It can be so significant that the horse probably suffers a limp and therefore its performance descends in a huge way.

This is where your team must activate and perform an Ethogram on horses. Subsequently, depending on the result and the diagnosis, apply the corrective measures.

Ideally in these cases of horses that are equestrian skills is that preventively make an Ethogram on horses. In this way you will be preventing greater evils and the health of your horse will be more strengthened.

On the other hand one of the great advantages of the Ethogram on horses is the inspection of the variation in facial movements.

Indeed the benefits of the Ethogram in horses has the ability to prevent in horses the chronic injuries. This allows the owners and instructors to recognize the pain quickly. Also achieve adequate veterinary attention in horses. In addition, this guarantees the timely veterinary attention of equines.

Ethogram on horses as a fundamental tool for equine health

Equine ethology plays a fundamental role in what refers to the ethogram on horses. For the veterinarian must have basic notions of the branch of animal ethology. To understand each of the expressions of the body language of the equine.

This will make a correct registration, analysis and interpretation of the results for the proper approach of the animal in a given time. This is the key to preventing injuries and other conditions and the true health and welfare of the horse

The ethogram is applied to multiple animal races in order to study their behaviors and habits. In this way you can learn more about the habits and behaviors of animals.

This can be beneficial not only to determine some pathology in horses. But its field of application is extremely broad.

It is very likely that its use will be applied to endangered species if this would be a great contribution to the animal kingdom. Preventing is better than regretting. Prevent damage to the health of our horses by properly applying the ethograms on horses.

Sources

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Artículo #7 de la serie

Gustavo Mirabal en Madrid

The city of Madrid is the capital of Spain and it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities of the old continent. Since time immemorial horses have had their leading role in this city. Due to the fact that important competitions are carried out both in horse riding and in the various riding disciplines, the horse is a main element of Madrid. Therefore, in this issue we will address an article that refers to the Horses in Madrid.

In the city of Madrid there are multiple options for people who want to have direct contact with horses. As well as how much with the prestigious Hipódromo de la Zarzuela, and various riding schools that offer plans to the public.

On the other hand, equestrian tourism is also encouraged in other regions of the country. This gives account that the horse is important in all Spain, and therefore it is in the capital of the same.

For people who want a space for recreation and direct contact with nature and especially with horses, there are many places to do so. In Madrid there are multiple equestrian centers where people can enjoy their wonderful facilities. But the main attraction that steals the hearts of the attendees are horses.

Hence, that time becomes a magical experience with the Horses in Madrid. As if that were not enough, the city of Madrid has been the birthplace of outstanding riders throughout history.

The best Madrid riders today

As we mentioned, Madrid is a potential in terms of riders. For that reason at present the most outstanding in the different competitions that are realized there are the following riders:

• Kevin González de Zárate: with the horse “Urbain des Grezils”, he was proclaimed champion of the CSN 4 * Madrid Top Ten. This event was held at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. The brilliant performance of the rider Kevin and his horse meant that during the competition they did not have any collapse in the final of the contest.
• Leonardo Medal: with the horse “Rey de Gozon” he obtained the second position
• Roy Calviño: with his horse “Enjoy CR” they obtained the third place to close the podium of the competition.

We can see that there is a generation of young riders with enormous potential. The performance of these riders is brilliant in the competitions they perform with the Horses in Madrid. Without a doubt, these young people can position themselves in the future for international competitions and the Olympics that take place every four years.

With values such as perseverance and discipline can achieve great goals and give that joy not only to the city of Madrid but also to Spain completely.

Role of the police mounted to Horses in Madrid

The city of Madrid has the Cavalry Unit of the National Police. As far as we can see, the horse plays a fundamental role in the citizen security of the metropolis.

As we have already mentioned in other articles, the role of horses in the life of the human being has been transcendental. For these animals have facilitated the tasks of men throughout the centuries. For more than a century these equines have provided security to citizens in some cities around the world.

It has been one of the alternatives used by the National Police to apply order and peace in the European country, for reasons of the size of the horse.

Likewise, the breeds most used for the execution of these police tasks are purebred Spanish, Arab and English horses. The development of the Spanish horse riding in the use of Spanish horses is highlighted again, the majority of whom work in horses in Madrid.

The origin of the Cavalry Unit of the National Police of Madrid was in the year 1825, with almost two hundred years of experience. For this reason, a cavalry detachment was created with the aim of preventing thefts in the cities.

Later, in the year 1940, the Cavalry Squad Aggregation of the Armed Police and Traffic Corps was born. Then they were given another denomination and they were called the Cavalry Squadron Group of the National Police Corps.

In the latest modifications made by the security agencies of the city of Madrid, this body was placed within the modern police structure. For the year 1986 it was located in the National Police with the current structure.

The main objective of this cavalry security organization in Madrid is to provide a space with protection and security to the inhabitants of the city.

Carriage Museum in Madrid

The city of Madrid has a rich culture in the equestrian world. So it also has museums that pay tribute to this large sector of horses. Of there its great importance for the Horses in Madrid

The Carruajes Museum is located in the city of Madrid, within the grounds of the Campo del Moro gardens, next to the access of the “Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto”.

This museum currently operates in a building designed in 1960 by Ramón Andrada. The museum consists of the succession of several hexagonal modules. Nowadays it is National Heritage of Spain.

This museum has not been open to the public for almost three decades. It is hoped that in the future you can enjoy the pieces found there, the new museum of royal collections that is currently being built.

Horseback riding in the Sierra de Madrid

The ride with the horses in Madrid is a dream. This walk is made through the path of the Sierra de Madrid and it is impressive. That is, an imposing nature with its landscapes full of colors, smells and flavors conjugating a true experience with nature. The most attractive part of this tour is that you ride a beautiful and strong horse. He will also show his sweetest side and hypnotize with his angelic gaze the human.

This animal will take you through magical trails. The trips take place inside the farm. As well as for mountain roads of different degrees of difficulty. There you can observe a virgin nature and protected in the heart of the Natural Park. This is a unique experience for those who want to enter into true and pure nature.

The route is completed with the accompaniment of a person with great experience in these roads. In addition, participants will be concentrated according to their practice. You can make the trip regardless of the time of year through the mountains of Madrid.

As a preventive measure this ride includes helmet and accident insurance. This tour is suitable for anyone except for a few exceptions that must be notified to the center responsible for the trip.

One of the benefits of these rides is that the horses are of docile behavior. So they admit to enjoy their ride both to people with knowledge of chivalry as to beginners or children. For a greater enjoyment of the activity of equestrian tourism the most suitable thing is to assist with comfortable clothes and shoes.

Horses in Madrid or Horses in the hearts of Madrid?

The city of Madrid has the kindness of having mounted police horses and equestrian training centers. As well as the development of equestrian tourism through the walk through the Sierra de Madrid. It also has the facilities of the famous and imposing hippodrome de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of the city. Numerous are the riders who stand out in this beautiful city. They also preserve their connection with their equestrian history through the carriage museum

For all the above and much more, Madrid is definitely an ideal city for lovers of the equestrian world. So to prepare suitcases for Madrid …

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The art of photography captures unique moments with a great emotional load. The magic of photography is that this emotion is registered and printed to be transmitted to anyone who observes the photograph. Photography is a kind of portable repository of emotions. In the world of horses, whether racing or jumping competitions, photography has a very important place. Capturing instants that can be transmitted is a wonderful trade. That is why today we will talk about one of the most prominent horse photographers, Edward Whitaker.

Even though most people think that photography is trivial, photography is very complex. It is a mixture of technique and art. For a photographer to reach the highest levels of perfection, he must study and practice different techniques. You must also play with light, colors and textures so that the image really is excellent.

The photographer Edward Whitaker has a very unique style with the taking of images of horses. His career has been focused on horse racing where he has undoubtedly shown impressive talent. Because from his childhood Edward Whitaker showed a great interest in the world of graphic arts. This has become a world reference in the art of photography in horse racing.

Likewise, Edward Whitaker has had the privilege of participating in the most emblematic and important horse races worldwide.

In his beginnings in the world of photography, he was able to market his first photographs when he was very young. This happened precisely after a trip to the famous Badminton horse races.

Beginnings of Edward Whitaker in the world of photography

Because his father was an employee of the royal household, he was able to see closely the role of photographers in this family. This experience captured their attention and he felt identified with them. This what led him to lean towards this art. In fact, he has had many rewards for his excellent work.

“Back in ’81 a well-known photographer named Tim Graham lent me a camera and I managed to capture a sequence of Princess Anne falling on one of the obstacles with water in Badminton.” “I was paid 50 pounds sterling for those photos and there I knew how I was going to make a living.”

After this first experience he knew that he really wanted to practice the art of photography as a profession. Edward Whitaker is so passionate about what he does that he produces exceptional portfolios of horse photographs.

Edward Whitaker feels very identified with the equestrian world. Their relationship is excellent with the team that make up the equestrian competitions such as horse owners, riders and coaches. This may make you understand a little more thoroughly everything concerning the equine world.

Also, since these people value their work, this encourages them even more.

The beginnings of the photographer Edward Whitaker was in Fleet Street, a space where the press of the United Kingdom was concentrated

It should be noted that at the beginning there was no technology today. So Edward Whitaker worked in the dark room to learn how to reveal his own photographs

His perseverance and discipline paid off because he won a place in the photojournalism school in Sheffield. Due to this he achieved his first commitment to the Racing Post in 1987.

Edward Whitaker and horse racing photography

After that he discovered the fascinating world of equestrianism, for which his opinion is as follows:

“The world of horse racing was presented to me, and I realized how varied it was for different disciplines of photography” Edward Whitaker

The success that catapulted him as a photographer of horse racing to Edward Whitaker was the image of the equine Whitacker when he finally won his first prize in the Breeder’s Cup in 1991 at Churchill Downs.

This set a precedent in the career of horse photographer Edward Whitaker to continue to develop as an expert artist to capture the most spectacular images of this equestrian sport. There I capture the precise moment of the rider Pat Valenzuela screaming at the top of his lungs against the towers of Churchill Downs.

So it was one of his initial successes when he was 26 years old. It was also his first trip beginning in the 90s to the famous Breeder’s Cup in Churchill Downs, United States.

He still remembers the role played by the horse Arazi, one of the participants. This was before photographer Edward Whitaker achieved the feat of a special photo. He succeeded in getting Americans to completely outpace Europeans in that area.

Edward Whitaker in keywords light, composition and action

The key words of light, composition and action are present in each of the wonderful photographs of British artist Edward Whitaker. One of the main photographs of this visual artist is that of the Danehill stallion while being sprayed at Coolmore stud in Ireland.

For the year 2003 he made a picture so splendid that everyone would be surprised and remember it. The message conveyed by the photographs is of utmost importance, the colors, movements, gestures that are captured in an instant and immortalized. Nowadays the advantage is that apart from printing the photos can be saved in digital format.

As an example there is a very particular photo in which the horse is perceived enjoying the moment when it is being invaded by thousands of drops of water. This can be seen in the photograph, his reaction is perceived through the gestures that were recorded at the time of capture of the image as it is seconds to capture these perfect images.

As we can see the photographer Edward Whitaker mixes the factors that he mentions such as light, composition and action to achieve a perfect image. In this way he continues with great inspiration as a horse race photographer.

It also emphasizes equines under different environments. Undoubtedly his greatest inspiration has led him to conquer success in the world of the arts.

Awards and recognitions of the horse photographer Edward Whitaker

• Edward Whitaker has won the title of photographer of the year seven times record and faces opposition from Louise Pollard, Alan Crowhurst and Fran Altoft.
• The record of awards achieved by Edward Whitaker in the years 1999, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
• He has also been selected for the photo of the year along with Pollard, Steve Davies, John Hoy and Simon Cooper.
• Likewise, Edward Whitaker has been nominated for the station of the year along with Racing UK’s Lydia Hislop and the ITV Racing couple Ed Chamberlin and Jason Weaver.

Technique and passion, the key to success

This renowned photographer of racehorses has made the transition from the revealed roll. He adopted the technology that has been advancing to giant steps in the last years. It is also a benchmark in photography specialized in horses.

In equestrian sporting events there is a significant number of photographers looking to capture the best moments in an image. However, the artist Edward Whitaker is known for his unique photographs. This is because it seems to freeze the perfect moment to take the picture.

Undoubtedly an exceptional talent is that of the British Edward Whitaker who portrays it in his majestic and famous photographs of horses. This is an example that will remain for the photographers who are being trained in those times and who have the help of technological advances.

The key is to differentiate yourself from others by taking advantage of the technique but incorporating the passion for the image … Only by incorporating art in photography can you achieve what Edward Whitaker achieves, get excited with photography

Sources

https://www.racingpost.com/news/edward-whitaker-chasing-unprecedented-eighth-photographer-of-the-year-title/353640

https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2019/01/24/fotos-cablallos-sorprendentes-imagenes-fotografo-hipico-whitaker

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The horse races that take place in most countries are carried out in facilities made for this. However, Europe has the distinction of performing these competitions on the shore of a beach. But this time it is unique, because they are made on a frozen lake. It’s about the St. Moritz Horse Race

Likewise, in the world of horse racing they compete for great prizes where horses and riders give their best to achieve the best possible results. For this reason, the most outstanding pairs of horses and riders meet each year to compete in the St. Moritz Horse Race.

This event takes place in the month of February and attracts thousands of fans these come together on the frozen lake of St. Moritz. The crowd gathers to enjoy these unique horse races in the majestic Engadine mountain scenery.

These equestrian competitions, especially the St. Moritz Horse Race, represent an attraction for lovers of the world of horse riding. These can not only enjoy these events. But you can also enjoy the stunning landscapes of Switzerland that are a paradise.

Galloping races are held in the framework of these equestrian events. Also the trotting races, equine competitions. In effect, this is a genuine attraction for equestrian enthusiasts.

The horse racing competitions of St. Moritz are given in galloping mode. Likewise, the speed race of 1300 meters, in terms of the race of the trotters, the races are 1700 meters away.

History of the St. Moritz Horse Race

As every equestrian event had a starting point, this takes place annually in February. There the St. Moritz Horse Race is held, called the White Turf in a Swiss town of St. Moritz.

The White Turf is one of the oldest and bombastic races of the planet and it has been done since 1907. That is to say, it is currently 112 years old.

The great charming point of these races is that they take place on the snow and the frozen lake. It also has a height of more than 2,000 meters above sea level.

There are several competitions that develop during the St. Moritz Horse Race. Among the most prominent are the horse-drawn carriages, or that of skaters potentially driven by horses.

The skikjöring in the St. Moritz Horse Race

Equestrian racing competitions Credit Suisse Skikjöring of White Turf. These are unique, that is, nowhere else on the planet can you enjoy this wonder. So it is an essential reason that attracts thousands of people from all over the planet.

This race of St. Moritz consists of the participants running 2700 meters on skis pulled by a thoroughbred horse without a rider. In this way you can get speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour. The duration of these events last approximately three weeks and whoever is the champion gets the title of King of the Engadine throughout the year.

As of 2016, the St. Moritz race called “skikjöring” acquired an added value which makes it more attractive to the public. So the official sponsor of these equestrian games, Credit Suisse, celebrated 40 years in style. In this way, whoever wins, that is to say, the King of the Engadine, obtains apart from the already customary prize, a glass made by native artists of that country.

Activities during St. Moritz Horse Race

In addition to the St. Moritz Horse Race, people can also enjoy live concerts, gastronomy, art and culture, shopping, among others. There are also activities where all the members of the family can be integrated.

For the enjoyment of all these recreational activities you must take precautions and arrive ahead of time to the site. There the inhabitants of the zone offer their greater hospitality through a team of volunteers. They join the entire team that is responsible for the organization of these St. Moritz Horse Race.

St. Moritz at this time becomes a meeting point for assistants inhabitants of the area and travelers. In addition, prominent personalities of the world of knowledge, politics, owners of equines, instructors and assemblers make an appearance.

As we can see the meeting of all this conglomerate achieves an authentic space. During the three Sundays where the St. Moritz Horse Race events take place. In effect it turns the White Turf into a meeting of many people practicing a unique career in the world.

In relation to the awarding of the St. Moritz Horse Race, cash prizes of around half a million Swiss francs are given. Therefore White Turf distributes much more money than any other equestrian event in that country.

This St. Moritz Horse Race event is commonly known as the European Snow Championships. Consequently, this makes it the best-known and best-awarded race in Switzerland.

Safety in the race of horses on an icy lagoon

For the execution of the St. Moritz Horse Race specifically the white turf is performed under the inclement winter weather in the month of February.

Due to the climatic conditions during its realization, everyone’s safety is paramount. All must take security measures, spectators and participants, both riders and horses. The preventive measure is revised from the month of December.

Therefore one of the requirements is the use of special shoes to avoid slipping. As for the horses, you must also take measures, that is, special horseshoes. Ultimately the best thing is prevention and so enjoy these holidays with tranquility.

In conclusion

The St. Moritz Horse Race maintains a long-standing trajectory where its assistants enjoy a diversity of recreational activities. Besides, this is a unique race in the world. What makes it more attractive for lovers of horse racing.

On the other hand Switzerland is one of those European countries with lovely landscapes so that visitors not only have the option of watching horse races. But you can enjoy this paradise that has beautiful mountains, lakes and an impressive history.

Riding offers the opportunity to perceive the beauty of horses. But it also allows you to enjoy the culture and the people where these events take place. As the public enjoys its hospitality, cuisine and culture that these natives very kindly share with tourists.

In short, a very unique horse race like the St. Moritz Horse Race in its different activities. So lovers of this equine world at least once in life should enjoy the benefits of this great and unique show.

Sources

https://www.myswitzerland.com/es/descubrir-suiza/eventos/white-turf-st-moritz/

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/spanish/2017/03/14/cnnee-al-galope-carrera-st-moritz.cnn

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