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George Stubbs – An Awesome Horse Painter

Dec11

George Stubbs

In the artistic world there have been outstanding artists in the world of painting. However, some have the particularity of drawing on a specific topic, or have become famous from a recurring theme in his work. The case of George Stubbs is one of these. Stubbs is a renowned British painter who stood out for making paintings alluding to horses.

Stubbs Biography and beginnings

The British painter George Stubbs was born in Liverpool on August 25, 1724 and died in London on July 10, 1806 at 81 years of age.

Painter self-taught and in love with horses and their anatomy. George Stubbs is mainly known for his horse paintings, although this was not the only subject of his works. He also felt a deep passion for equine anatomy as well as for human anatomy. This passion for anatomy influenced the tremendous realism with which he represented horses.

Stubbs was the son of a tanner. The information that is preserved about his life until thirty-three is very dispersed. It i

s found mostly in handwritten notes by a friend artist, Ozias Humphry, at the end of Stubbs’ life.

Stubbs began his artistic training as an apprentice to the painter and engraver Hamlet Winstanley. Soon he was frustrated by Winstanley’s learning method. His method was to copy other works instead of studying and creating.

He found his passion

It is from this moment that he gave free rein to his passion for anatomy and ended up writing in 1766 “The Anatomy of the Horse” after spending a year and a half on a farm in Lincolnshire studying horses.

During his life Stubbs had several patrons who recognized his talent and commissioned many paintings. Some of his greatest patrons were the Duke of Richmond and the Marquis of Rockingham.

Stubbs’ most famous work is “Whistlejacket”, a painting of a wild horse that was enraged and commissioned by the Marquis of Rockingham, along with two other paintings, and whose distinctive feature is funds without any vitality, concentrating attention and energy of the spectator in the vitality of the horse. Currently the paintings are in London at the National Gallery.

Other works of George Stubbs

George also painted other exotic animals, such as lions, tigers, giraffes, monkeys and rhinos, which he observed in private reserves. In turn, he became interested in the subject of a wild horse threatened by a lion, and colored many variations in this area. These and other works became very popular at the time, for the engravings of his work, which emerged in the 1770s and 1780s.

From the end of the 1760s he made some works in enamel. In the 1770s Josiah Wedgwood (a famous English potter and designer) developed a new type of enameled panel at the request of Stubb. Also in the 1770s he drew portraits of isolated dogs for the first time. What attracted numerous commissions of gentlemen who wanted to portray their hunting with dogs. This famous man continued painting until an advanced age.

Finally, Stubbs also made historical paintings, much less appreciated. His son was an engraver and printer. George died in London on July 10, 1806.

Stubbs achieves the perfect representation of the horse anatomically in turn capturing the vital energy of the horses. He managed to transmit all the power and beauty of the animal in its pure essence.

Sources

Sources:

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/mundo-equino/el-caballo-en-la-pintura/

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/el-pintor-de-caballos-george-stubbs/

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/george-stubbs/

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

https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Stubbs

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/george-stubbs

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Horse breeds (part 1)

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Dec11

Trying to make a list of all the horse races is a titanic task, it can be a “Neverending Story” (It is worth the nod to Artax the horse of Atreyu :P).

Despite this, today we will share some horse breeds more valued in the equine world and the characteristics that make them special. The horse race determines attributes and characteristics that make it more suitable for different types of competition.

In the following lines we will describe the following breeds of horses: Tennessee Walking Horse, Arab Horse Breed, Purebred Spanish and Thoroughbred.

Table of Contents.

1- Tennessee Walking Horse

It is a horse originally from the United States that was developed by crossing the Tennessee Pacer with the Pure English Blood, the Standerbred, Morgan, and with blood of American Chair horses.

Due to the robustness of the Tennessee Pacer they were chosen by cotton planters since monitoring the crops was one of their main functions. That is why he was selected to be one of the original races of the Tennessee Walking

It is a popular riding horse due to its calm disposition, smooth gaits and sure-footedness. The Tennessee Walking Horse is often seen in the show ring, but is also popular as a pleasure and trail riding horse.

2- Arabian Horse Breed

Breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds. It is also one of the oldest breeds.

There are theories that suppose its existence for 4,500 years since by then there were horses very similar to the Arabs. Given its resistance and intelligence is widely used in exhibitions, dressage, jumping and therapeutic riding.

Arabian horses are the topic of many myths and legends. One origin story tells how Muhammad chose his foundation mares by a test of their courage and loyalty.

3- Purebreed Spanish Horse

Also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or Andalusian horse, is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula. In the Iberian Peninsula its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as an distinct breed since the 15th century.

Andalusians have long, thick manes and tails. They can be found in many colors but mainly in gray. The Purebreed Spanish are known for their sesitivity, intelligence and docility.

4- Thoroughbred

Thoroughbreds are considered “hot-blooded” horses that are known for their agility, speed, and spirit.

It is the horse breed preferred for race horses because of its resistance and speed. His athletic figure makes them the most desirable when it comes to riding. This breed is the result of the crossing of English mares with Arab horses Godolphin and Darley.

The Thoroughbred was developed in 17th- and 18th-century England, when english mares were crossbred with imported Oriental stallions of Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman breeding. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their pedigrees to three stallions originally imported into England in the 17th century and 18th century. The stallions names were: the Byerley Turk (1680s), the Darley Arabian (1704), and the Godolphin Arabian (1729)

Souces:

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

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

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

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

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caballo_Tennessee_Walking

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

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/uncategorized/razas-de-caballos/

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The Akhal-Teke

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Dec08

A photograph of a horse that recently went viral is captioned “the most beautiful horse in the world.” Beauty, of course, is subjective—and whether this caption rings true for you depends on whether you admire Akhal-Teke horses.

Known as “the gift from the desert,” this breed was developed for endurance and speed. Some equestrians find the breed too weedy, with conformation that does not meet the standards of a good riding horse. Others consider them the art piece of the horse world—elegant and graceful in appearance and stride. Whatever your opinion, the Akhal Teke is among the rarest, most exotic full-sized breeds in the world, and it is growing in popularity. Until very recently, they were unknown outside of their native homeland of Turkmenistan. Now, however, an estimated 3,500 Akhal Teke horses exist worldwide, with several hundred in North America alone.

Akhal-Teke History and Origins

The Akhal-Teke is an ancient breed, possibly descended from some of the same common ancestors as the more well-known hot-blooded breed, the Arabian. It developed in the Kara Kum desert that covers most of the country of Turkmenistan, where these horses had to tolerate sparse water and food supplies as well as extremes of heat and cold. The Akhal-Tekes lived closely with their nomadic humans, each being essential to the other’s survival.

The first official breeding farms of Akhal-Tekes were started in Russia, which Turkmenistan joined in the late 1880s. Thoroughbreds were introduced into the bloodlines with the intention of improving the breed, but the effort was unsuccessful.

Interest in this breed (and in horsemanship in general) waned during the turmoil that marked the early days of Soviet Russia, and numbers dwindled. With the free-market environment of the last few decades, however, more Akhal-Tekes are being bought and bred in an increasing number of countries.

The breed’s name refers to both its origins and its breeders. Akhal is an oasis in the Kopet Dag Mountains; the Turkmen warriors who bred the horses were called the Akhal-Teke. The breed’s closest relatives were known as Massaget, Parthian, Nisean, and Turkmene.

Body Type

The Akhal-Teke is distinctively fine-boned and flat-muscled. Its body—with its thin barrel and deep chest—is often compared to that of a greyhound or cheetah. The facial profile is flat or slightly convex, although some appear to be moose-nosed. It can have nearly hooded or almond-shaped eyes. It has long, slim ears, a long back, sloped shoulders, a flat croup, and a long, high set on a neck that can appear inverted compared with most other breeds. Its mane and tail tend to be sparse and fine-haired, and it may have no forelock. Overall, this elegant horse gives the appearance of raciness and wiry endurance. In fact, being thick-set or very weedy is considered a fault.

Uses

Akhal-Tekes were originally used by nomadic tribesmen of Turkmenistan for transportation; their speed and endurance were prized during raids. Nowadays, they are used for dressage, show jumping, long-distance racing, and pleasure riding. In modern-day Russia, an Akhal-Teke is a status symbol, signifying wealth and standing.

Color and Markings

Akhal-Tekes are thin-skinned, and their coats are very fine. Many carry a gene for the cream dilution—which can result in palomino, cremello, and perlino coat colors. Some horses even have pale blue eyes. All colors and patterns are accepted in the breed registry.

Sources

This article was originaly published in: https://www.thesprucepets.com/meet-the-akhal-teke-1886116 and was written by Katherine Blocksdorf

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Strengthening Your Horse’s Immune System

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Dec08

Though the days may be getting shorter and cooler, your time in the saddle this fall can be rewarding. However, this season also brings a host of disease considerations. Complicating matters, horses that have been traveling, training or competing all summer may have reduced immune function. So, while the last thing on your mind may be a visit with your veterinarian, now is the time to get it on the schedule.

Of course, there’s no magic trick that can keep horses from becoming sick, but we can do several things to make sure their immune system is functioning as efficiently as possible as winter approaches.

Consistent Veterinary Care

If you own a performance horse, you’re accustomed to having your veterinarian do regular performance and soundness checks, but don’t overlook basic healthcare needs. The same applies to recreational riders. All horses should be seen by a veterinarian at least annually for a physical and dental exam, vaccinations and deworming evaluation. During this exam, your veterinarian can give you guidance on the following items that can really make a difference in your horse’s natural ability to ward off illness.

Vaccinations

Last year alone, 377 horses were diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States.[1] That means more than 300 owners had to watch their horses struggle with this unforgiving disease and potentially lose their battle. As a veterinarian, nothing is more heartbreaking than watching an animal suffer from a disease; one that can be prevented through a simple vaccination.

Mosquito populations tend to peak in the late summer and fall, which is why fall is often the time when we see more cases of mosquito borne diseases, including Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE) and WNV. A fall EEE/WEE and WNV vaccine booster may be warranted for horses residing in or traveling to areas where EEE/WEE and WNV are prevalent.

In addition, for horses traveling and coming in contact with many different horses and environments, booster vaccinations may be warranted to help prevent highly contagious diseases such as equine influenza virus (EIV) and equine herpesvirus (EHV).

Although vaccines should be our first line of defense against the diseases mentioned, they can’t be the end-all-be-all.

Biosecurity is a year-round consideration

While vaccination is still the best means of protection against infectious disease, a practical biosecurity program can broaden the level of protection. Basic steps you can take to help prevent the spread of disease include:

When you’re away from home:
- Minimize nose-to-nose contact with other horses.
- Don’t share items, including lead lines, halters, water buckets or tubes of oral medications.
- Monitor your horse’s temperature daily so you’ll know what’s “normal” for him. Deviations from normal might signify an infectious illness. Contact your veterinarian if you note a rise in temperature.
- Regularly clean your tack, equipment and stalls.
- Practice good hand hygiene. (Hand sanitizers work well in the absence of soap and water.)

When you’re at home:
- Separate and monitor horses after returning home (two weeks is a good rule of thumb).
- Isolate new horses, and monitor them daily for fever and signs of infectious disease.
- Include all horses in your vaccination program. A single unprotected horse in a herd can serve as a reservoir of infection to others.
- Practice good hygiene and cleanliness.

Deworming

Fall is a prime time of parasite transmission in much of the country. Parasite transmission is not as high during the very hot and/or cold times of the year and, thus, these are not the ideal time to deworm.

Work with your veterinarian to determine the optimal deworming program for your horse. With parasite resistance on the rise and no new deworming drug classes on the horizon, we must make sure we are deworming the right horse at the right time with the right product. A fecal egg count test may be recommended to determine the optimal timing and choice of dewormer.

Nutrition

Keep your horses on a balanced diet that consists of high-quality forage to give them the best chance to stay healthy. Also pay attention to minerals and vitamins they receive through forage and feed analysis and add supplements if needed.

In addition, maintaining the horse at an ideal body condition score and allowing for adequate exercise can go a long way in avoiding common problems in horses that are over- or underweight.

Your veterinarian may also perform a dental exam to make sure your horse is able to properly chew and process his feed.

Reducing Stress

Horses who travel, train and compete are under a lot of stress, whether they show outward signs or not. While stress is a part of life for all living creatures, there are things we can do to help minimize stress and thus, reduce its potential negative effects on the horse’s immune system. Sue McDonnell, M.S., Ph.D., founder and head of the equine behavior program at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, offers these practical tips for reducing stress for the traveling horse.

Take care to ensure the horse trickle feeds – eating small amounts frequently. Wet the hay, and offer water at least every couple of hours. Empty bellies for most horses are stressful both psychologically and physically.
Take a stable travel companion, even a mini or pony mascot.
If your horse uses a toy or treat at home, take the same one he’s currently using with you, both for use in the transport vehicle and in the temporary stable.
Take water from home in a container that doesn’t impart a chemical odor or flavor, and the home water bucket, feed tub and hay net. Anything you use at home that is easily portable will reduce the effects of a new environment and may serve as what is known as a safety signal. Be sure to disinfect these items when returning home to help prevent introduction of disease.

Take-Home Message

Fall can be the best time of year to spend quality time with your horses. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of fall fun and happy trails with your horse. By scheduling your fall wellness exam with your veterinarian, you can make sure this opportunity isn’t interrupted due to illness. For more information, visit GetVaccinatingRight.com.

[1] USDA APHIS 2016 Summary of West Nile Virus Equine Cases in the United States. February 2017.

If you want to improve your horses immune system you must take some actions:

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Rabies: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

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Dec08

Equine rabies is a fatal disease. If a horse contracts rabies there is no second chance, and each year we are reminded of its impact. Two horses have died from rabies just since the end of July.[1] Neither was vaccinated.

With fewer than 100 cases of rabies reported in horses, donkeys and burros every year, it’s easy to disregard the disease. But while the incidence of equine rabies in the United States is low, the fatality rate is high – 100 percent. Furthermore, there is always the significant and serious potential for any infected animal to transmit the disease to humans. That’s why rabies vaccination is considered a core vaccine recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners – every horse should be vaccinated, every year.[2]

What is rabies?

Rabies is a virus that causes a neurological disease that can affect all mammals. When an animal is bitten, the virus migrates to the brain where it causes inflammation, known as encephalitis. It is rapidly progressive and invariably fatal. The incubation period – the time between the virus’ entry into the body and the onset of clinical signs – averages 2 to 9 weeks, but may be as long as 15 months.

Veterinarians often state that rabies can look like anything. While some horses exhibit intermittent or continuous signs of aggression, most infected horses are depressed or stuporous. Some may become anorexic and refuse to drink, while others will continue to eat and drink until shortly before death. Obscure lameness and incoordination are relatively common early signs of rabies.

Be extremely cautious and call your veterinarian immediately if your horse has any of the following signs:

Incoordination (ataxia)
Urinary incontinence
Poor performance
Difficulty swallowing
Lameness
Colic
Bizarre behavior ranging from stupor to aggression and self-mutilation
Abnormal vocalization
Paralysis

There is no definitive test to diagnose rabies in a live animal. A rabies diagnosis is often made only after death during postmortem examination of the brain. Rabies generally progresses quickly, so if undiagnosed neurological signs have not rapidly progressed within the first five days, rabies is most likely not the cause.

Risk factors

We see an increased incidence of rabies infections in horses and other livestock in the late summer and fall when wildlife populations peak. Horses contract rabies through the bite of an infected (rabid) animal, such as a raccoon, fox, skunk or bat. A horse’s curiosity can get the best of him, with bites typically occurring on the horse’s face and muzzle or lower limbs. Most exposures aren’t noticed and most bite wounds aren’t found. Since wildlife may enter barns (especially at night), both horses in stalls and those on pasture are at risk of exposure.

Due to the serious threat for human exposure when handling a horse with rabies, any suspected case of equine rabies should be handled as if it were positive until proven otherwise. You may become infected with the rabies virus through contact with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from a rabid animal. Individuals who have been in contact with a horse since the onset of clinical signs should immediately consult with their physician regarding medical treatment.

Prevention is critical

Few diseases are more feared than rabies, and for good reason. One of the scariest things about the disease is that it is one of the hardest to recognize in horses. And while the odds are low your horse will get rabies, the odds are virtually zero that he will recover if he contracts the disease.

The importance of vaccination of companion animals, including horses, against rabies cannot be overemphasized. Fortunately, safe and highly effective vaccines are available, including EquiRab®, the only rabies vaccine designed, developed and labeled specifically for horses.

Talk to your veterinarian today to ensure your horse is up-to-date on rabies vaccination. For more information, visit www.getvaccinatingright.com.

[1] Equine Disease Communication Center (equinediseasecc.org)

[2] AAEP Core Vaccination Guidelines (www.aaep.org)

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Nelson Pessoa at the CHIO Tournament in Germany

Nelson Pessoa – Opening a path

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Dec08

In the early 60s, a young Brazilian tried his professional career in Europe. So far, no news except for the chosen career: horse riding.

During those days, equestrianism in Brazil was a sport very little practised by civilians. The military population had the majority of practitioners and the great names of that sport were officers of the Brazilian Armed Forces, renowned in the 50s. Among the civilians, a name stood out: the young Nelson Pessoa Filho, nearly a boy, who won important competitions in the national scenario, and very soon became part of the Brazilian equestrian team.

Still as junior, he takes part in the International of Rio de Janeiro. Three years later he joins the Brazilian team in his first performance abroad, in the International of Buenos Aires, Argentina. During this tour, “Neco ” has his first international victory, in Mar del Plata. In 1956 he participates in the Olympic Games of Stockholm. In 1961 comes the opportunity to move to Europe.

The next step

Without acknowledging , Nelson Pessoa Filho started to become a legend and opened the way for a great number of Brazilian riders who followed his steps in search of improvement in Europe, the core of equestrianism. Over there, his accurate techniques draw everyone’s attention, and he starts being known as ‘ The Wizard’, so bewitching his riding is.

In 1967, during the Pan-American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, Brazil amazes the favourites and earns the gold medal with a team formed by Nelson Pessoa Filho, Antônio Alegria Simões, José Roberto Reynoso Fernandes and Colonel Renyldo Ferreira. Neco conquers the silver individual medal.

A young Brazilian able to become one of the most important riders of all times, capable of influencing, with his incomparable technique and style, the world equestrianism. Nowadays one can say that Nelson Pessoa Filho is to horse riding, as Pele is to football. Besides being an expert on tracks, he also knows horse psychology deeply, as well as a studious of the genealogical line of sport horses.

Nelson Pessoa en el Torneo CHIO en Alemania

He also stands out as a coach, experienced in guiding several teams in Europe, in the Middle East and in Brazil, helping in the conquer of bronze medal in Atlanta, the first Olympic medal of Brazilian equestrian sport. Neco’s greatest achievement as a coach is the brilliant career of his son, Rodrigo Pessoa, World Champion in 1998.

Main Titles

Two gold medal and one silver medal in the Pan-American Games
Seven times Champion (record in victories) of Hamburg Derby
Three times Champion of Hickstead Derby
European Champion Lucerne 1966
Winner of 150 GPs in Europe
Winner of over 100 Puisances
Four times Brazilian Champion

Sources

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Secretariat – The movie

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Dec06

The role of the horse in the movie Secretariat

Secretariat is a film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and based on the history of the horse of the same name. The horse was champion and winner of the United States Triple Crown in 1973. The film premiered on October 8, 2010 in the United States and on February 18, 2011 in Spain. It was starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich. In turn directed by Randall Wallace.
Secretariat Movie

Secretariat - The Movie — Secretariat – The Movie

Synopsis of “Secretariat”

Penny Chenery was a housewife. But his life changed when his father fell ill and decided to work in his father’s stables, in Meadow Stables, Virginia, United States, while he was recovering. From then on, Penny became very interested in the world of horse racing and entered it. Without thinking that with this, she would achieve a great professional achievement.

This success is achieved with the help of veteran horse trainer Lucien Laurin and thanks to the speed of the horse Secretariat. It is worth noting that Penny will become the first woman to win the Triple Crown. Something that, in addition, has the added merit of winning the prize in a totally macho society dominated by men.

Secretariat Trailer

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Critics to the movie

According to the website Metacritic obtained positive reviews, with 61%, based on 36 comments of which 21 are positive. On the other hand, it raised around 59 million dollars in the United States. On the other hand, if the international collections are added, the figure reaches 60 million. It should be noted that the budget invested in the production was approximately 35 million.

Secretariat is one of Gustavo Mirabal’s favorite films. Likewise it is one of the most recommended films for horse fanatics

Recording locations

Secretariat was recorded between the states of Louisiana and Kentucky (United States), highlighting the populations of Opelousas, Lafayette or Evangeline Downs. The start and end dates of the filming are unknown.

Movie message

The film sends the audience a message of perseverance and struggle. Secretariat tells us that opportunities are where we least expect it even in those places that we do not want to be and that adverse circumstances place us. It also sends us a message of gender equality where it does not matter if you are a man or a woman, the only thing that matters is the effort and the heart that one puts in the achievement of his objectives. In a world dominated by men Penny Chenery, a housewife, conquered her greatest victory.

Sources consulted

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat

http://www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/el-caballo-en-secretariat/

www.gustavomirabal.es/arte/el-caballo-en-la-pelicula-hidalgo/

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Pessoa: ‘Planning is everything in the success of a group’

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Dec05

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Rodrigo Pessoa

Judith Faherty discusses future plans for the Irish show jumping with team chef d’equipe Rodrigo Pessoa

RODRIGO Pessoa flew into Ireland to attend the Horse Sport Ireland media day at the National Sports Campus in Dublin today (Wednesday).

Speaking to The Irish Field, Pessoa outlined what he hopes to bring to the Irish show jumping team.

“I hope the thing I am most valuable in is the experience of having put my team and myself in positions to win medals at big championships, I think that is the most important thing. Ireland win plenty of Grands Prix and plenty of good results in Nations Cups, but lack this last thing at the championships and this is where I hope I can help them.”

Taking about building a good team spirit, Pessoa added: “Good, clear, simple communication is the most important thing for us. They don’t have to go on holidays together, but they have to respect their team mates and respect the entity that they are representing.”

Global Champions Tour Prize

Referring to the large prize money on offer at the Global Champions Tour, which will lure riders to compete at those lucrative shows, Pessoa said: “Planning is everything in the success of a group. What is our ultimate goal? Championships. A rider that is not going to perform in Nations Cup teams, be just on the Global Champions Tour and just show up for the championships – that’s not going to work! He will have to sacrifice some of those big purses to come and ride for his country as well.”

This interview original and the audio will be found on: https://www.theirishfield.ie/listen-pessoa-planning-is-everything-in-the-success-of-a-group-274620/

Rodrigo Pessoa and Gustavo Mirabal worked together to achieve some equestrian challenges. Today both are recognized in the equestrian world

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https://www.equnews.com/miscellaneous/gustavo-mirabal-en-gc-farm-go-separate-ways/

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The secrets of Gustavo Mirabal Castro

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Dec05

Everybody ask themselves ¿Who is Gustavo Mirabal Castro? Today we tell you about his life and experience

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a lawyer and a passionate rider. Since his childhood has a close relationship with the horses

Gustavo Mirabal Castro, a dreamer

At 9 year old, Gustavo Mirabal Castro had visited some racecourses because his father, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, was “Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos” president (National Institute of Racecourses)

Gustavo Mirabal Castro’s father has a eigthies winner horse owner (horse named Tropigold) influenced his son to enter to the equestrian world

Time after, Gustavo Mirabal Castro grew up with a deep desire to become a jump rider and to have his own equestrian farm

From his mind to reality

Those child grew up and now Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a businessman, lawyer and amateur jump rider.

Also he was owner of equestrian training center G&C farm. Dream fulfilled.

This equestrian center was a Paradise located in United States of America.G&C Farm had becomed to an international equestrian reference. G&C Farm was founded during the 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington and the enterprise quickly established a respected reputation within the horse sport community as a dedicated supporter of rider development

After nearly a decade at the pinnacle of the show jumping industry, Venezuela’s Gustavo and María Carolina Mirabal have tipped their hats and retired their own G&C Farm in march of this year.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro Lawyer Studies

Gustavo Mirabal studied Law at the “Universidad Santa Maria” (USM) of Venezuela. He graduated with the title of Lawyer in the year 1988.

After Graduated, He worked in recognized institutions such as: “Britanica de Seguros, C.A.”, “Seguros Horizonte, C.A.” and “Banco Construcción” in Caracas, his hometown

Later he founded his own law firm called Mirabal & Asociados, S.C. However, his true passion is riding.

Gustavo Mirabal and partners — Gustavo Mirabal, María Carolina Mirabal and partners

Riders trained at G & C Farm

Through its history, G & C Farm achieved a good reputation in the world of equestrian sports. This organization worked with the Colombian Mark Bluman, as well as the Brazilians Nelson, Rodrigo and Helio Pessoa.

This farm was also a champion in the exhibition races with the Venezuelans Luis Miguel Martínez, Gustavo Arroyo, Luis Fernando Larrazabal and Pablo Barrios.

Especially the support of G & C farm to Pablo Barrios, led him to the top 25 in the world ranking. For the year 2015, Gustavo Mirabal established a partnership with the Spanish Olympic athlete Sergio Álvarez Moya.

Gustavo Mirabal Castro is an emblematic figure in the equestrian world, especially in the United States and Spain.

Mirabal and his wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal have installed facilities with the best conditions for the practice and development of equestrian sport. Gustavo‘s passion has led him to have the vision of developing great competitors in equestrian sports.

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Gustavo Mirabal Castro and Carolina Mirabal

Gustavo Mirabal bids a grateful farewell to G&C Farm

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Dec05

After nearly a decade at the pinnacle of the show jumping industry, Venezuela’s Gustavo and María Carolina Mirabal have tipped their hats and retired their own G&C Farm, based in Madrid, Spain, from the limelight of competition and equine sales.

Gustavo Mirabal y Carolina Mirabal — Gustavo Mirabal y María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal

It was founded during the 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. G&C Farm quickly established a respected reputation within the horse sport community. Also established itself as a dedicated supporter of rider development. G&C Farm worked with riders including the likes of Colombia’s Mark Bluman. Also worked with Nelson, Rodrigo and Helio Pessoa of Brazil.

The farm also championed the show ring careers of Venezuela’s own Luis Miguel Martinez, Gustavo Arroyo, and Luis Fernando Larrazabal, and Pablo Barrios. Their support of Barrios led to his ascension to the top 25 in the world rankings. In 2015, they established a partnership with Spanish Olympian Sergio Alvarez Moya. That partnership will continue into the future. With top horses hand-picked by Gustavo, G&C Farm riders found success at events across North America and Europe.

G & C Farm – The company

“The company, G&C Farm, was created to support grand prix jumping,” said Gustavo. He successfully competed in the amateur ranks all over the world.

“However, in the last months the company was mainly focused on supporting my participation as an amateur rider. Now that I have decided not to compete anymore. it does not make sense to maintain a company with high operational costs.”

He retires from the sport he loves. Gustavo plans to spend some cherished family time with María Carolina and their four children. Their names are Maria, Victoria, Andrea, and Gustavo, Jr.. The family have been by his side throughout some of the most triumphant moments for G&C Farm.

“I will always remember the night at LGCT Cannes in 2017 when Sergio won the grand prix with G&C Arrayan,” said Gustavo as he recalled some of his happiest memories with G&C Farm. “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.

“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,” continued Mirabal. “I will never forget each one of my triumphs being rewarded with the music of my country’s national anthem.”

The retirement of G&C Farm

When the farm’s doors closed, the grand prix horses competing under the moniker of G&C Farm were sold over the past several months. G&C Don Vito was acquired by Great Britain’s Poden Farms. It can now be seen competing under the direction of Emily Moffitt and Olympic team gold medalist, Ben Maher. G&C Unicstar now competes for Japan after being purchased by Karen Polle and renamed Sari. While G&C Arrayan joined the string of Carlos Lopez for Colombia. G&C Close Up remains the mount of Larrazabal, and Mirabal still maintains ownership of several horses in cooperation with Alvarez Moya, including G&C Wolf.

“I have decided to retire as a rider since I have to dedicate more time to my other business. But retiring from the equestrian world completely is impossible, at least for me” Gustavo Mirabal
“Those of us that are in love with this sport and fascinated with jumping and horses can never be fully retired”

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