The horse in music and farm…

We recall that in the previous article the horse is a sensitive animal with great strength. Due to its strength and to preserve the integrity of those who deal with the horse it is important to build a relationship between the horse and those who deal with it. This is also achieved through the proper handling of the horse.

The proper handling of the horse guarantees your physical and mental health. And the mental health of the horse is a guarantee of security for the human beings around him.

The proper handling of the horse depends mainly on its caregiver. The patience, the tact and the appropriate firmness so that the animal is allowed to handle. It is a balance that allows the potential of the horse to be extracted.

Today we will talk about the safety in the handling of the horse and to recognize some communication signals of the horse. Let us begin…

Safety in the proper handling of the horse

Here is a series of tips when you are near the horses. Whether you mount, in the routine of maintenance or when you simply stroke it, you must keep the following cares:

• Remain calm and calm. Otherwise the horse can recognize his nervousness and absorb it.
• Move slowly. Sudden movements can cause the horse to kick or jump sideways.
• Never stand directly behind a horse.
• The safest place to stand is by the shoulders of your horse, because they can see each other there. Otherwise, it is also recommended to stay 3 meters away or more.
• For any maintenance routine such as cleaning a horse’s hooves or putting on a bandage, do not squat or kneel. Stand and lean forward so that if the horse moves you can get out of his way quickly.
• Do not insert your fingers into the feeding pails while eating. Horses can confuse their finger with a carrot.
• When passing through a door, make sure that the door is open so that your horse does not hit with it, this can scare him and cause him to drag or trample him.

Precautions when dressing for the proper handling of the horse

• Never take the reins around tied to any part of your body. If your horse begins to jog, it can be dragged.
• Wear sturdy shoes or boots that protect your feet in case your horse walks over them.
• When tying a knot, use a quick-release snap in case your scared horse can be released quickly. The feeling of being constricted can cause you to panic to the point of hurting yourself or you.
• When you are preparing to saddle your horse or clean it tie it. A loose horse in a barn can cause havoc.

Remember that horses are very sensitive animals and any disturbance can cause unexpected reactions. Its force can cause a small disturbance to become a major accident.

Signs to pay attention to the good handling of the horse

The horse is a very communicative animal. As we can see, we should only be attentive to their ways of communicating. To complement the security measures, follow these signs to identify the mood of the horse:

• Right ears: distrust.
• Right and moving ears: watching and watching. Check your environment
• Ears in opposite directions: does not understand or confused.
• Ears back: aggressive, violent mood.
• Lying ears and open mouth: ready to attack.
• Fallen ears: fatigue and / or sleep.
• Eyes wide open: Fear.

As we can see, as small care and paying attention to the reactions of the horse we can “understand” them. Communication is essential for good horse management.

In the next article on the proper management of the horse we will talk about other communication signals and also about the basic care we should have. Likewise we will learn how to recognize some vices that the horse develops as a way to communicate. Until next time.

Sources:

https://www.thesprucepets.com/working-safely-with-horses-1885951

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/equitacion/consejos-para-el-manejo-adecuado-del-caballo-ii

http://www.caib.es/sites/equins/es/consejos_para_el_manejo_de_los_equinos-52825/

http://www.caballopedia.com/cuidados-caballos

If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to:

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

https://www.instagram.com/gustavomirabal.es/

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

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

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

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

Horse nutrition is the key to prevent many diseases. We will learn more about it in this article.

“We are what we eat”

Ludwig Feuerbach

In this issue we will continue talking about the diseases associated with the wrong horse nutrition. We will talk about equine laminitis and the disease of Mondays.

Equine Laminitis

Another disease that can generate for bad horse nutrition is laminitis, also known as infosura and which we have discussed in more detail earlier. A problem generated in the hooves, so it is often surprising that they are related to food. It occurs when blood flow is interrupted in the hoof blades or hooves. This disease causes the horse great pain and serious mobility problems.

Changes in metabolism due to poor diet affect the helmets. Therefore it is necessary to avoid digestive disorders in the diet of the animal to prevent Laminitis. Another of the fundamental factors comes from the overfeeding of the horse. The overweight of the horse due to overfeeding, in addition to the excess of different nutrients, such as starch, affect the blood flow to the horse’s hooves. Avoiding these errors in horse nutrition will decrease the chances of this disease. Even so, we do not eliminate all the causes, as a trauma or a badly healed helmet injury can also cause it.

Monday Equine Disease

Known as rhabdomyolysis or azothuria is a disease that shows symptoms of muscle stiffening. In very serious cases the horse may lose the ability to move.

During the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century, horses on farms did not work on Sundays. At that time, the amount of feed that horses fed on rest days was not reduced. In addition, the feed itself was based entirely on mixtures of cereals. From time to time, some horse collapsed suddenly, with severe muscle damage, on Monday during work. For this reason, one of the common names for this disease is “Monday’s disease”.

As soon as we began to observe the existing relationship with horse nutrition and with block management, cases of this disease decreased significantly. But, in the decade of the 30s, many cases were seen again by the practice of fashion in those years of providing large quantities of molasses to the horse before exercise.

As with equine laminitis, the excess of horse nutrition high in soluble carbohydrates (such as starch) in the diet can be one of the conditions that causes this disease to appear, as well as other carbohydrates. Another important point to mitigate as much as possible its appearance is to dose the food intake. As with feeding, we must also review the exercise performed by the animal, especially after several days of being without physical activity, for which the intensity must be increased gradually.

To take care of your horse nutrition

As you have seen, poor diet can contribute to diseases of all kinds to our horse and in different parts of his body. Take care of it and it will thank you!

Sources:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/laminitis-horses

https://www.horse1.es/es/40-publicaciones/enfermedades

https://www.equusline.es/blog/enfermedades-equinas-alimentacion/

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/tratamiento-contra-la-laminitis-2

If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to:

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

https://www.instagram.com/gustavomirabal.es/

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

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

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

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

Venezuela’s media attacks Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Through a smear campaign against the Caracas horseman they seek to destroy his career.

There is a constant offensive sowing hatred, rejection and quarrel.

And it seems that being successful was sin or triumph doing unusual things is a crime.

The whole problem of Gustavo Mirabal Castro is to have created in 2009 a farm for the promotion of equestrian sport.

Media against Gustavo Mirabal

For months the hate campaign has been accentuating and the negative news as well.

Speculating, offending and judging without having the certainty that things are as they arise in social networks.

But what is hidden behind this macabre scenario?

There is a machinery that feeds on gossip, entertainment and family problems to take advantage and increase their rankings.

What does Gustavo Mirabal do when problems arise?

Gustavo Mirabal has no heart to occupy him with problems. Undoubtedly, a leader has to look to the future and not the past.
Either way, the family is family, and Gustavo Mirabal with his children, his wife, nephews and other relatives only have room to think about how to get along better.

With your eyes set on the firmament there is only room to smile and move on. That’s the way it is with his family, with his job and the sport he loves.

.

The Crazy Man

Along this road of construction are many challenges and struggles, plus the persevering reaches.

In this sense, one of the hardest things that this rider has faced is the fact of succeeding even if others say NO.

“At the beginning they saw us as some crazy South Americans trying to do something impossible in a world as competitive as the horses,” said Mirabal.

In an interview, the athlete said that opening G & C Farm, his equestrian farm, is something extraordinary that opened many doors.

As a lawyer and horseman Mirabal Castro gave a great growth. He connected with other athletes. Triumph.

“The look of other people, including that of many Venezuelans who did not believe at first the determination I had to achieve my dream was hard,” he said.

However, neither envy nor criticism or false accusations have stopped him. This rider did the dirty work of making his wishes come true.

“Like everything in life when you achieve success and do things well, comes criticism, envy, etc.”, he explained.

Once G & C Farm opens its doors in 2009, the new level for Mirabal Castro begins.

Many riders will be trained in that space classified as a “Disney World Equestrian”.

That success raises criticism, envy, to what the Creole rider replied:

“When I listened to criticism I always remembered Sancho’s words when he said: dogs bark and Quixote answered: it will be because we move forward”.

The best teaching

The trajectory of Mirabal has inspired other riders and is a good legacy for their children.

After asking him about what is the most important thing he wants to convey to his offspring he said:

“My main legacy is that nothing comes of luck. The luck comes when you are looking for the doors to open and from so much searching, trying, working and knowing how to be at the right moment are opened”.

For this Caraqueño, who started riding at age 9 “luck is having health, your family is healthy, success is perseverance, work, there is no other way”.

Finally, we found that Gustavo Mirabal Castro did the “dirty” job of paving the way for his generation. He continue the legacy of his parents as a lawyer and to spearhead as an athlete.

As mentioned in other installments, the integrity of a person, their success and guts are not the result of “a stroke of luck”. This things are the result of a disciplined work, with vision and commitment.

Sources:

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/medios-de-comunicacion-contra-gustavo

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/hermana-de-gustavo-hizo-el-trabajo-sucio

If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to:

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

https://www.instagram.com/gustavomirabal.es/

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

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

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

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

World-renowned, the horse races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda are also the oldest to be held in Spain. Developed since 1845 on the beaches near the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, the old Betis.

The horse races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda are considered as a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

To the beauty an equestrian spectacle, the singularity and spectacularity of the frame in which it is developed (the beaches of Sanluque) is added. The result is dreamy … The seashore, with the skyline of Doñana Park and the Paseo Marítimo. All this forms the magnificent scenario in which the Horse Racing of Sanlúcar de Barrameda takes place.

They constitute a great sporting event, not only because they compete in important blocks and riders. It is also considered an event of great historical and cultural heritage. Additionally, its economic importance for the area thanks to the amount of the prizes donated by companies, entities and institutions of the region.

The beach turned into an improvised racetrack attracts thousands of people making this unique tradition a spectacle that you can not miss.

The “Where, When and How” of the races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda

They are held every year during the month of August and are divided into 2 cycles of 3 days each, always at dusk, taking advantage of low tide. This forms a spectacular image of horses and riders giving their best with the sunset in the background.

The official page of the Carreras de Sanlúcar de Barameda is http://www.carrerassanlucar.es and is carried by the Real Sociedad de Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar which was formed in November 1845, making it the oldest Spanish equestrian institution of its kind. history.

In the statutes of the “SOCIEDAD DE CARRERAS DE CABALLOS DE SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA” it is indicated that one of the activities that the society will carry out will be the celebration of horse races. The first races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda were held on August 31, 1845.

For years, the celebration of these races was exclusively in the hands of the Real Sociedad de Carreras de Caballo of Sanlúcar de Barrrameda. Later the organization of the horse races happens to depend on the Excellent City council of the city. The city council includes them in their summer programs. Races are promoted as the most attractive and unique celebration of those offered to Sanlúcar and numerous visitors.

The Horse Racing on the beaches of Sanlúcar stand out as one of the main events of the summer in Andalusia. This show unique in the world, declared of International Tourist Interest. It attracts thousands of visitors who every evening of races approach the beaches of Sanlucar to enjoy the pure blood. Competing for the natural hippodrome, which in the afternoons of the month of August, leaves us at low tide.

What awaits us for 2019

Horse races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda 2019 will be held in the month of August as they are traditionally done. The first cycle will take place on August 9, 10 and 11. The second cycle will be held on August 25, 26 and 27.

They are awarded first, second, third and fourth place with metal and trophy. The cash prizes range from a maximum for the first place of 5,000 euros to a minimum for the fourth place in 360 euros depending on the race.

For the G.P de Andalucía they reach 8,000 euros for the first place. The cash prizes as well as the popularity of the race are the main attractive riders and stables.

If you are a horse lover and want a great experience, visit Andalusia in the month of August. Enjoy the mixture of the strength and power of the horses and the beauty of the sunsets. Enjoy on the beaches of Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Andalusia. An experience for life.

Sources:

http://www.carrerassanlucar.es/

http://www.jockeysite.com/stories/e_barrameda.htm

http://www.andalucia.org/es/eventos/carreras-de-caballos-de-sanlucar/

If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to:

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

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

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

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

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

Nutrition to prevent diseases in horses (Part I)

“We are what we eat”

The famous phrase “we are what we eat” is by Ludwig Feuerbach, a German philosopher and anthropologist. Hippocrates said “Let your medicine be food, and medicine your food.” Feuerbach and Hippocrates agree indicating the importance of adequate nutrition in the maintenance of health.

This works perfectly for all living beings and in this case we are mainly interested in the case of horses. Since horses have changed sedentary habits in front of their ancestors their nutrition is more important. Likewise, horses decide how much, when and how to eat so we must learn to give them a good diet.

The prevention of four (4) diseases through proper nutrition

Much of the prevention of different diseases of the horse reside in the diet, as can hygiene and control by a veterinarian. Through this series of articles we will learn more about the prevention of four diseases through food. In this first part we will know the first two: The horse bean and equine colic.

The Lampas on horses

Let’s start with a disease that we had not previously treated in our blog. The first on our list is the disease called Lampas . We are talking about an inflammation of the hard palate and gums, produced in the arch of the incisors. The bean is a palatogingivitis. It hinders the process of chewing the horse.

The cause of the Lampas is nutrition with poor quality forage. Use too fibrous or thorny forage which is embedded in the space between the teeth of the horse. To avoid this disease, it is recommended to select the forage properly and consult the veterinarian to tell us the anti-inflammatories that we will administer while the disease persists.

Horse colic

In previous articles we talked about equine colic and it is a very common gastrointestinal disease that can cause serious problems in the horse, including death. As you know, the horse has many digestive problems.

The horse has a large intestine and a small stomach that determines its ability to process food. This digestive system worked perfectly adapted to the customs of grazing and walking of the ancestral horse.

The current horse encased in stables requires modifications in its nutrition to avoid the multiple diseases that can be derived from the lack of care. Many times, colic is related to nutrition errors, derived from the quality and quantity in the food intake.

The dietary imbalance, either by shortage or by excess, can generate colic. Also the excess of foods rich in proteins, energy or whose fiber is indigestible. The amount of daily meals is also key to avoid this disease. The horse must eat many times a day and not a large meal. Paliando these food errors, it is much more likely that our friend does not suffer from this disease.

In the next article we will discuss the importance of nutrition to prevent two very common diseases: Equine disease on Monday and equine laminitis. I hope you follow us and take advantage to give a better life to your horse.

Sources:

https://wagwalking.com/horse/condition/lampas

https://www.horseguard.com/horse-nutrition-and-supplement-blog/common-equine-nutritional-diseases

https://www.horse1.es/es/40-publicaciones/enfermedades

https://www.equusline.es/blog/enfermedades-equinas-alimentacion/

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/tratamiento-contra-la-laminitis-2

If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to:

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

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

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

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

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