The Peruvian Apero is the set of harnesses or accoutrements that the horse carries, conformed by the following elements elaborated all in leather and by hand by fine Peruvian saddlers who adorn it with fine pieces of silver such as:Estribos (stirrups) Pellón Manea Pecho petral (petral chest) Bajador (dropper) Lazo (Tie) Chicote Espuelas (Spurs)Next we will describe each one of the parts of the Peruvian Apero or arreo. MUSEO DEL APERO DEL CABALLO PERUANO DE PASOWatch this video on YouTube The stirrups of the Peruvian Apero This serves for the chalan to support the feet. The Peruvian stirrup is made of plain or carved corrugated box, handmade in olive, guanábano, orange, pacae or arabisco wood, with pieces of silver or other metal. The shape is truncated pyramid and is unique in America. It has four obligatory fixed toes, two perpendicular rods, a fixed piece called “campana” (bell in english) from which comes another in the form of a hand in which the spike is placed. In the side mount, a stirrup leather or styled leather stirrup called a sneaker is used. You can wear ornaments of precious stones and the initials of their owner. The pellón of the Peruvian Apero Peruvian Apero or Harness It is one of the most unique pieces of our tool and only exists in our country. It is a handmade woolen cloak of trapezoidal shape that is placed on the frame to give greater comfort to the chalán. The most valuable is the pellón of San Pedro de Lloc, hence the name of Sampedrano, although also that of Chota is highly valued. It is made with finely finished lamb’s wool strands in one or two ends. Therefore, its value depends on the fineness of the braided strands. The manea of Peruvian Apero Piece of common braid that serves to lock the horse and prevent it from moving when it is dismantled and there is no appropriate place to tie it. It consists of two pieces, which at their ends have a pin and a button joined by a ring. The chest petral Peruvian Apero It is a piece of strong leather that comes out of the half of the strap forward and forks to the sides by means of a ring, before joining the saddle. It is widely used in the saw to prevent the saddle from rolling backwards. The prize given to the champions in the competitions, is also called «pecho petral» (Petral Chest in english), although it does not serve for this purpose. The bajador or dropper of the Peruvian Apero It is a strong leather strap two centimeters wide that is placed half of the strap forward and passes under the tuning that fits the muzzle. This also forces the horse to face properly when sitting. The tie of the Peruvian Apero It is braided leather with more than four strands. The tie measures from ten to twelve meters and serves to lacerate or pialar an animal. It has a metal ring on one end and on the other, a non-braided sueded leather in the shape of an ear, which is secured to a button on the end of the loop. The chicote of the Peruvian Apero Start with a 0.40 m long orange or yoke handle or rope, linked to a piece of flat 0.20 m leather that continues with a 1.20 m long braided piece, followed by another of 0.80 m and ends with the prop in several points of cabuya or twisted mane. Likewise, it is used for cattle herders. The spurs of the Peruvian Apero They are the accessory of the clothing of the chalán. It is white metal or silver. They can be flat, carved or bevelled with an onion tip or snake head where the rosette is placed. This one is of iron with five points for greater punishment, or six to diminish it. It has a strap with holes and a double buckle with pin and toe. Complement the spur, the heel of embossed leather, like that of the saddle. There are snore spurs because they make noise and are suitable for dull animals; and others, called tomboy. In general they serve to spur the horse. The weight of the spurs should be 500 grams of silver. The Peruvian Apero is an element of the national equestrian tradition. It is born with the horse of passage and stays in the heart of the nation. Some like the pellón have ancestry in the tradition of some regions as in this case it is preserved in San Pedro de Lloc and makes it more valuable for its tradition and technique. Apart from its functionality, the Peruvian Apero gives us knowledge about the tradition and aesthetics associated with the equestrian world. And is that the tradition and history of man are associated with the horse, his eternal companion. Sources: https://ancpcpp.org.pe/el-apero-peruano-sus-partes-y-uso https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_apero_peruano   If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to: gustavomirabalcastro.online https://twitter.com/gmirabalcastro2 https://twitter.com/gustavomirabalc Linked in Gustavo Mirabal Web Gustavo Mirabal (Antigüa Web) https://www.flickr.com/people/161015276@N06/ http://www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/black-forest-el-selva-negra-de-alemania  

Gustavo Mirabal Castro did the “dirty” work … And is that to reach far in life should make sacrifices, have priorities, have vision. Precisely the latter is what characterizes this Venezuelan rider: the vision. G&C Farm Gustavo Mirabal and Qairwan du ThotWatch this video on YouTube Gustavo Mirabal Castro did … The “dirty” job of building the project and carrying it out despite the challenges. The life of this Venezuelan rider passes between stables and papers, because he is also a lawyer. In his agenda is cleaning, ordering and above all think about how things should be. It is a hard task. It seems easy the task of creating a farm and training horses and riders but it is not. A crazy south american. Along this road of construction are many challenges and struggles, plus the persevering reaches. 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,” Gustavo Mirabal Castro. In an interview given 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” Gustavo Mirabal CastroHowever, neither envy nor criticism or false accusations have stopped this rider. He 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.” Once G & C Farm opens its doors in 2009, the new level for Gustavo 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 legacy The trajectory of Gustavo Mirabal Castro 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, that 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 Venezuelan, 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, to 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” but the result of a disciplined work, with vision and commitment. Sources: http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/gustavo-mirabal-hizo-el-trabajo-sucio https://ve.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Gustavo/Mirabal/ve-0-Venezuela https://www.equnews.com/miscellaneous/gustavo-mirabal-en-gc-farm-go-separate-ways/   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       TAGS: DirtyG&C FarmGustavo MirabalGustavo Mirabal Castro

Novels about horses. Who would imagine that they would write novels about this amazing animal! Perhaps it is not so surprising given the relevant role the horse has played in the history of man. Whether as a work colleague, war technology or in sports, the horse is a prominent place in the life of man and his history. World literature is full of writings on all kinds of subjects and horses do not escape. Jane Smiley on How Horses, Teaching, and Her Students Inspire Her WritingWatch this video on YouTube Novels about horses In previous installments we have talked about works of art that have horses as protagonists. More today is a Novel Sunday! Ready for a tour of equestrian literature? Take out pencil and paper because this gets good. We will tell you about 3 works. One related to the world of horse racing, another about a veterinarian in the Middle Ages and finally a novel from the perspective of a horse. Horse Heaven Novels about horses – Horse HeavenAuthor: Jane Smiley Publisher: TusQuetsNovel set in the world of racetracks and horse racing, delving into its intricacies. The reader will be transported to a place full of adrenaline where the effort of many years, money and destinies is put into play. During this tour you will meet characters of the most varied: from apprentices of jockey to administrators of ranches expert in communication with horses. Some characters that have something in common: six thoroughbred horses, the true protagonists of the story.   Novels about horses – The horse healer The horse healerAuthor: Gonzalo Giner Year: 2008 Publisher: Temas de HoyWe are before the story that tells the adventures and misadventures of a young man who becomes a veterinarian in the Middle Ages. A young stable boy, Diego Malagón, after witnessing the murder of his father and the kidnapping of his sisters, manages to flee on the back of his mare Sabba. He arrives in the city of Toledo where he meets a famous mudejar veterinarian, Galib. Galib astonished by the boy’s innate talent to treat animals, teaches him the power and beauty of albeiteria, the science that studies the healing of these animals. so important for men in the Middle Ages: horses.War HorseAuthor: Michael Morpurgo Year: 1982 Publisher: NoguerWe are facing, a novel narrated by Joey, a horse that tells his life during the First World War. This is one of the most interesting novels about horses because its point of view. He also narrates the friendship he maintained with the one that was one of its owners: Albert. It is interesting to see the animal’s point of view. Mor interesting it is how the different characters, both equine and human, interact with it. It is a novel written taking into account the experiences of veterans of the First World War and the trust they placed in their horses. In the article we have seen how the horse has played different roles in literature. Novels about horses where horses are from  protagonist of a history of the First World War to the motivators of horse races or veterinarians, the horse is at the center of many stories that are still to be told. Come and discover them together with Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his equine world. Sources: http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/novelas-sobre-caballos https://www.noticaballos.com http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/libros-sobre-caballos-novelas   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

In the equine world there are many breeds of horses. Each one with its uniqueness that differentiates it from the rest. However, they converge on a common point, because they are beautiful, noble animals that have given human beings company, transport, fun. This among so many positive aspects that these beautiful creatures of nature can offer us. That is why in this issue we will discuss everything related to the Ardennes horse breed. Origin of the Ardennes horse breed Ardennes or Ardennais, is one of the oldest breeds of horses in the world. It originated in the Ardennes area of France. But they can also be found in countries such as Belgium and Luxembourg. They are heavy bones with thick legs and are used for traction work. Strong Belgian Draft Horses-Horses Moving LogsWatch this video on YouTube Its history goes back to ancient Rome, and throughout its history it has been added other bloods in the Ardennes. The first Ardennes was imported into the United States in the 20th century and the first of these specimens was established in the 1920s. These horses have been used throughout history as war horses, both as for mounted cavalry and for towing artillery elements. Physical characteristics of Ardennes horsesIt measures approximately 152 to 163 cm tall and weighs between 700 to 1,000 kg. Its conformation is wide and muscular, its body is compact, its legs are short and thick, with strong joints. Possess a coat can be brown, gray, or palomino. Wide face, expressive look, pointy ears and wide open nostrils In addition, they have a wide neck, wide and sunken chest and strong, short and light limbs. As well as, a homogenous and solid body. The life expectancy of the horse is about 30 years, but some specimens can live many more years. He has the strength of a gentle and willful temperament. It is very resistant, it can survive in unfavorable climates with little food.IronworkThe ironwork is indispensable if the animal goes through hard roads, which has many stones. In hard roads, the hooves are not only worn but also break and hurt, which can cause limping. Only the ironwork makes sense if the horse has to go hard, with stones. The horses that spend most of their time in the paddock do not need to shoe them, but sometimes it is important to fix the hooves.Uses of the Ardennes horse breed Formerly, cold-blooded horses were used in cargo transport, but have been replaced by machines in most places. Warm-blooded horses, however, perform their function as great athletes in speed or jump races. At present, the Ardennes race horses, being cold-blooded, are raised today as a food destined for the human consumption of meat. The Ardennes in the wars The Ardennes has always been characterized for being a very resistant animal. It can survive in unfavorable climates with little food and water. However, this enormous ability to “manage alone” does not make it an animal indifferent to the presence of the human being, far from it. On the contrary, it is very easy to tame and handle and supports the weight of the shooting harness without showing any anger or violence. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardennes_horse www.gustavomirabal.es/caballos/raza-de-caballo-ardenner   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 TAGS: ArdennesbreedHorse Breeds

Principles and benefits of equine therapy The horse has a musculature that is beneficial for people with disabilities. This is equine therapy. Being also an animal with a docile, friendly and kind character. The therapy with horses is now very applied and the results are excellent. This therapy is known as Equine Therapy. Short promo for Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding CenterWatch this video on YouTube Principles of equine therapy In this sense, horsemanship produces excellent results in all those pathologies that entail some limitation of the motor or muscular apparatus. This is due to the position of the body and the movement that the horse produces when galloping. Agility, harmony and strength are the benefits that help those who need equinotherapy. The rider on the horse When the horse goes to the pass transmits vibrations to the body of the rider and consequently to his brain. Such movement is promoting the nervous connections of it. In short, it consists of taking advantage of the multidimensional movements of the horse to stimulate muscles, bones and joints. Another principle of this therapy is that it is given outdoors which helps the patient to relax. The ideal scenario for equine therapy Equine Therapy Principles Places with abundant vegetation are ideal to carry out this therapy with horses. It is favorable to contact with different sensations and textures, not to mention the range of colors and visual stimuli that nature provides us. What causes a very beneficial effect on the sensory and cognitive system without making virtually no effort in this regard. Equine therapy and the benefits that are generated are essential not only for the person receiving the technique, but also for the family members and the immediate environment. The improvement of the mood, especially in the case of children, is a motivating source that drives the patient. Other healing principles of equine therapy Other principles of equine therapy are based on:The transmission of the body heat of the horse Transmission of the rhythmic impulses from the back of the horse to the rider And the transmission of a three-dimensional locomotion pattern equivalent to the physiological pattern of human gait.The horses to be used for this technique must be:Nobles, with a docile and calm temperament Trained naturally (no submission) as this will ensure confidence in the horse. You should be familiar with the people and with the materials that are used during the therapy sessions such as balls, rings, cones, etc.Horses can also be useful to treat other conditions such as mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolarity or depression, drug addiction and behavioral problems are also used. Benefits of equine therapy Among the physical benefits that are achieved we can highlight the improvement of balance, posture control, strengthening muscle tone. It also helps the neuromotor coordination and orientation, the temporal space and laterality, improving the perception of the body schema. It also produces an increase in self-esteem, improved confidence and self-confidence, stimulation of attention and concentration. In the aspects of social relationship, it helps the development of self-control, stimulates communication, language and new learning such as respect for others and nature. As we can see, equine therapy is a form of natural therapy that allows the treatment of various conditions. Its effectiveness is demonstrated in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and psychological problems. An alternative that allows patients to heal with our best friend, the horse. Sources: www.crchealth.com/types-of-therapy/what-is-equine-therapy http://www.gustavomirabal.es/salud/principios-de-la-equinoterapia elgranero.org   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   TAGS: Equine TherapyhealHealth