Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, Gustavo Mirabal’s father

Sergio Moya winner of the Grand Prix of Cannes with G & C Arrayan, Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s Horse

The rider Sergio Álvarez Moya riding “G & CArayan” won the Grand Prix of Cannes, a five star competition framed in the Global Champions Tour. The Global Champions Tour is the most important equestrian competition in the world. In this way he became the first Spaniard to achieve the first place in this competition. Being the first great success of his association with the specialist in equestrian development and businessman Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

Thus, Álvarez Moya completed two runs without penalty. Exceeding the rest of rivals among those who were practically all the first classified in the ranking of the International Equestrian Federation.

Longines Global Champions Tour

” My vision is clear…
Only the best for the best “

Johannes Augustinus Petrus “Jan” Tops

Founder and President of the Longines Global Champions Tour

The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is the most important annual show jumping series that comprises up to 15 rounds of competition hosted around the world. It brings together the top 30 riders in the FEI Jumping World Rankings.

The Championship spans three continents and takes in the world’s great cities including Paris, Monaco, Madrid, Miami Beach, Shanghai, Rome and Doha, Qatar. Spectacular world class sport and entertainment across 17 international events.

Longines is proud to be the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the Longines Global Champions Tour and to lend its name to each stage’s highlight trial: the Longines Global Champions Grand Prix.

It is the most important international competition in the equestrian world and the one that awards the highest prizes. In the 2018 edition, the winner of LGCT obtained more than one million euros in prizes. This without counting the income by sponsors, advertising, etc.

Undoubtedly the Longines Global Champions Tour is currently the most important equestrian event in the world.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro participated in amateur events of the Longines Global Champions Tour in which he was victorious in each competition. This assures us the level of quality and preparation of Gustavo Mirabal Castro as far as sports are concerned.

The Grand Prix of Cannes, G & C Arrayan and Gustavo Mirabal Castro

“I will always remember the night at LGCT Cannes in 2017 when Sergio won the grand prix with G&C Arrayan,”

Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Sergio Álvarez Moya’s victory at the Cannes Grand Prix is awesome. A five-star competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour represents the highlight of a successful partnership.

This victory put both Sergio Alvarez Moya and Gustavo Mirabal Castro in the fray. That experience sparked great admiration but at the same time unleashed the envy that up to the present is determined to damage the image of Gustavo Mirabal Castro.

For Gustavo Mirabal Castro, the victory of Sergio Álvarez Moya riding G & C Arrayan is one of his happiest memories.

The victory and his family

“We were there with my son, Gustavo, who did not know what was going on, but was looking at me and María Carolina jumping for joy, and of course he did the same.”

His family vein is recognized at the time he decided to share his victory with his wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal and son. The emotion that he describes while sharing the victory with his wife and son is moving

This attitude contrasts with those who try to discredit the family image of Gustavo Mirabal. People who discredit him while his closest relatives flee from a figure whose hostile attitudes ended up frightening them.

The facts and results and not the words are what show us who is who at the end of the day.

“I fondly remember the G&C FEI Nations Cup at WEF, especially the moment when I handed out the prize while seeing the Venezuelan flag waving,”

Gustavo Mirabal Castro

The excitement of listening to the national anthem and seeing the Venezuelan flag flying. It shows us a true feeling of national pride. And it is those people who leave the name of Venezuela on high who deserve to be called patriots. Those people who deserve to be rewarded with the recognition of a job well done.

Sources:

https://www.phelpssports.com/gustavo-mirabal-bids-grateful-farewell-gc-farm

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/premio-de-cannes-con-gc-arrayan

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/gc-arrayan-y-gustavo-mirabal

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The horse in literature

The horse is said to be the most beautiful and harmonious living being on creation. It has been present in several spaces such as mythology, literature and art. Symbolically, the horse suggests life. The horse is passion and sensuality. But it also means destruction in the Apocalypse and is literarily related to death.

The Horse in Federico García Lorca’s work

García Lorca was born on June 5, 1898 in Spain. He died in the same country, on August 18, 1936, with only 38 years.

The almost persistent presence of the horse in the poetry and poetic theater of García Lorca is understandable. If you remember that he was born practically in the field. His father, Federico García Rodríguez, was a well-to-do peasant. His father reached a solid economic position with work and land tenure.

Garcia Lorca had the pleasure of walking slowly on horseback through the fertile plain of Granada. In turn, he was never a good equitator, because a childhood illness prevented him from almost every physical effort. However, he adored the horses and also feared them, as the gypsies fear the dark beauty of the black horses of the Spanish Civil Guard.

The death is symbolized in the poetic and theatrical work of García Lorca by the black horses of the Civil Guard. The black horse that carries its dead rider for an unknown destination, the black jack that will never reach Córdoba. Spiritual, the mystical, the miracle, the childish night of the glare find their symbol in the white and luminous horse of the apostle James, who is a star of intense brightness.

In conclusion, for this author the horse and its rider are part of his style. This is why they are very present in all his work. Always carrying death values, although they also represent life and male eroticism.

The horse in the play Don Quixote de la Mancha

Don Quixote de la Mancha is a novel written by the Spaniard Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. It is the most outstanding work of the Spanish literature and one of the main ones of the universal literature. Rocinante is the name of Don Quixote’s horse.

The author of the novel, decided that his main character had to go on a unique and special steed. Corcel is a term that means agile and fast horse, of great height, that is used in battles and competitions. Rocinante was not a horse with an easy life. I did not have all the food I needed once I became an adult. Being a colt, he did not lack anything and, therefore, his health was excellent. Then little by little he began to lose weight.

Horses and riders in medieval Persian literature: the «Šāh-nāmeh»

The figure of the wonderful mount is inseparable in Persia from its rider. Many times these animals stood out in such a way that they have their own name or, in some cases, their own adventures. Horses are constantly present in medieval Persian literature. Being synonymous with power and wealth of those who own them. The Šāh-nāmeh of Ferdowsī is certainly no exception.

Within the Book of Kings we find great four-legged characters, without whom the riders would be totally lost on more than one occasion. While it is true that the descriptions are not entirely exhaustive, through the poetry of Ferdowsi we find resources to imagine perfectly these magnificent animals.

Horses have a very relevant position in the literature. This is a reflection of its importance in the history of mankind. Let’s learn from the horses the lessons they are kind enough to teach us.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shah-nameh

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/el-caballo-en-la-literatura

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We all have temperament. Although the horses also yours and today we will dedicate this article to this topic.

By nature horses are gentle, respectful and very safe. More like animal “prey” is also guided by their instincts.

If he feels threatened, he will react according to what he feels within himself, that is why we must create trust in humans and respect.

The way in which the horse is treated will make it respond. What is sown will be harvested.

Horses have a good memory. So much so that since they are born they perceive what is happening around them and are able to remember traumatic moments when they are adults.

Docile temperament

The horse in itself has a docile temperament. He likes to live in herds and expresses what he feels.

However, it tends to be dominant and establish a hierarchy of dominance, without being violent. Aggression is not part of its nature. Horses prefer to flee rather than fight. In spite of this, if he feels in danger, he reacts by kicking or even biting.

The temperament of the horse is related to that which characterizes the animal during most of the time. This can ultimately be educated. The horse has a great disposition to learn. It also depends on the will to train it, its genetics, among others.

The ideal temperament for sport horses

One of the qualities for which the horse is valued is because of its capacity for sport and temperament is an important feature to consider. Therefore, it is ideal for this activity:

• If it shows good availability, ability to understand and follow the orders of the rider.
• When he reacts positively to the difficulties or mistakes made.
• If you have good “mountability”, ability to work under pressure and good nerve level.

When a horse gets a “bad temper”

Horses can give you a bad temper. If at any time they do not wish to carry out any activity, they are tired or they receive abuse, they express their rejection with corporal attitudes.

How to know if my horse has “bad temper”?

When you bend or move your ears, when you move the front legs and mouth.

Also when it stretches the lips and wrinkles the jaw, when it shows the rump or the teeth.

Final advice

Everything you teach your horse will learn. This animal is very intelligent and noble, so we must treat it with respect and earn its own.

We can not expect him to obey us if we mistreat him. On the contrary, it is our love for him that will conquer his heart. We are sure that once your heart is won, that connection will be invaluable.

When it comes to “choosing” the right horse for sport, it is essential to build that spirit, that temperament. In conclusion we leave you some clues so you can select your ideal horse:

1. Select the race that suits the type of activity in which you wish to participate. The race of the horse makes him more inclined to certain activities. If the horse is comfortable with what he does, he will do it well.
2. Select the horse according to his temperament. Temperament is something that is built with experience but the natural predisposition of a horse can make it easier.
3. Build a relationship of trust between the horse, the trainer and the rider. This relationship can be built with respectful treatment, participation of the coach and the rider in the maintenance and grooming routines of the horse, among others.
4. The progressive and respectful training makes the horse gain confidence and not result in a “trained” behavior. The best apprenticeships are given in the most natural way possible.
5. Take care of your horse’s health. Any physical discomfort in the midst of competitive stress environments such as sports can destroy what I have so hopefully built.

Love your horse, take care of it and he will take care of you and lead you to victory. To ride …

Sources:

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/el-caracter-del-caballo

https://thehorse.com/121493/basic-horse-temperament-and-behavior-book-excerpt/

https://www.acsedu.co.uk/Info/Pets/Equine/Horse-Temperament.aspx

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Security Measures in Equine Therapy (I)

Within the range of alternative therapies there are numerous therapies, most of them coincide in the well-being of the human being. Among these therapies we have the Equinoterapia that as previously has been spoken of the subject. Applies to people with different pathologies and disabilities. For this reason it is important that safety measures must be taken into account before, during and after the Equine Therapy sessions.

Equestrian assisted therapy is a therapy used by physical or mental health professionals. This is carried out in order to promote the rehabilitation of children, adolescents and adults. At the neuromuscular, psychological, cognitive and social level, by means of the horse as a therapeutic and coadjuvant tool.

In the sessions we work with specific horses, trained to behave appropriately before any strange element. The horses do not stop being animals with a force more than considerable and this must be taken into account. We must consider the possibility that they may have a reaction at any time that endangers the safety of the professionals, and above all, that of the person with whom they are working.

Safety in Equine Therapy

Therefore, a series of safety measures are usually taken. Not only during the sessions, but also before starting the Equestrian Therapy Program:

• All people who are going to be part of the Equestrian Therapies program must provide a document from their specialist or head doctor that certifies their fitness for riding.
• If contraindicated, sometimes the patient may participate in other activities in which the same objectives are worked on and it is not necessary to ride.
• Another requirement is to have a license or sports insurance for the activity. Currently there is no specific license for Equestrian Therapies or Adapted Riding. Only it is necessary to make it a horse license.
• The equinotherapy centers must have insurance for horses, facilities and professionals. Users are only fully covered when they make personal insurance.

Protective helmet

When the patient is alone, sitting on the horse should wear a helmet (traditional or other type of protective helmet) to cover the head. That means that all patients who take active hippotherapy and mount therapy will ride with a helmet.

Patient assistance

The horse should never be left alone with the patient. Even if the patient already has experience in handling it and the horse is very calm and calm. It is necessary the assistance of an assistant at all times, either during the cleaning of the horse or at work on the track.

The assistant, usually deals with the handling of the horse from the floor or provide manual assistance to the patient when he rides alone.

State of the saddle and harness

Before beginning the session, the therapist should check the condition of the saddle. Every parts of saddle will be checked (flange, chairs, staples, belts among others). There is the probability could arise that the person in charge of the care of the horse lacks the necessary knowledge.

Many of the safety measures in equine therapy are the same as should be considered for riding. Additionally, measures regarding the learning process with respect to the horse are considered. Additional measures are those that seek to ensure the therapeutic process. It must be ensured that it does not harm the patient.

In the next article we will continue talking about safety measures in equine therapy.

Sources

https://www.thesprucepets.com/tips-for-safe-horseback-riding-1886886

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High School Dressage

High school is a discipline in which the horse performs a series of exercises but in this case, the rider is standing on the ground. It could be said that it is one of the oldest known equestrian disciplines. It comes from the taming of war that was used in the sixteenth century. When the light cavalry was created in response to the newly invented firearms.

The High School developed more like an art from the Baroque period. In addition, when the horses of more voluminous profile, exuberant manes and rounded forms became fashionable.

Schools

In each country where High School is practiced historically there are different schools, among which we can mention:

• The French school “de La Cadre Noir” (founded in 1828 and descends from the Royal French Riding School)
• Spanish school, which was founded in 1572 (during the reign of Felipe II)

Thanks to the High School we have the modern discipline that we currently call dressage. Dressage is the evolution and simplification of the traditional dressage of the courts of Vienna and France. These courts had their influence in almost all of Europe.

The dressage shares with the High School these exercises: supports, back inside, steps back, facing the wall, rump inside, piaffe, passage, pirouettes and foot changes. In turn, the High School also adds the elevated, the corvette, the caper, the Spanish step and works with long reins.

Training

On the other hand, the High School includes approximately three years of training. In the first stage the rider and the horse are taught normal steps, maintaining posture and elastic seat. In the second one the rider is taught to control the horse, maintaining rhythm and elasticity, including steps and turns.

The third and final stage is devoted mainly to the practice of demanding maneuvers such as:

• Cabriole: in this maneuver the horse jumps with his front legs well bent against the body and the hind legs stretched out completely,
• Ballotade or corvette: They are jumping, but this time the front and rear legs must be bent with the visible helmets.
• Croupade: they are jumps, but this time the front and rear legs must be bent under the belly, so that the helmets are not visible.

Highlights

In another order of ideas, for the 20th century the Andalusian School of Equestrian Art appears in Spain. With the foundation of this school, the discipline becomes more popular for its shows and courses. Besides Spain, in Portugal and Italy, they are countries where there are more High School competitions.

It is necessary to highlight that in Mexico and Brazil the interest in High School has grown dramatically. Spanish and Lusitanian horses are highly valued in those countries.

For the practice of High School in Spain and Portugal horses of Purebred Spanish (PRE) and Lusitanos are used. The harnesses are typical of these countries. But in Austria, Lipizzaner horses are used and the most renowned exhibition is held in the winter arena. This riding school was built by King Charles VI in the year 1729. In France, the breeds are usually of the French Silla type, and are generally practiced outdoors.

To conclude, since High School is not an Olympic sport, it has made this riding discipline a less popular and well-known type of dressage. High school is more related to the show than to a sport. Nowadays the practice has spread in diverse parts of the world like Germany, Austria and more recently in South Africa, Mexico and Brazil.

Sources:

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