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High school dressage: Discipline of Dressage
Jan15High 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. Vienna's Spanish Riding School Lipizzaner Horse Performance Wembley LondonWatch this video on YouTube 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 High School Dressage 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: http://www.gustavomirabal.es/equitacion/alta-escuela-disciplina-de-la-equitacion If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to: http://gustavomirabal.es or http://gustavomirabal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavomirabalcastro https://www.flickr.com/photos/161015276@N06/albums/ https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/gustavo-mirabal-eng/ TAGS: dressageHigh School Dressage
Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his G & C Farm
Jan14Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his career in the equestrian jump is known both inside and outside of Venezuela. His multiple triumphs have made that name stand out in jumping competitions as well as extolling the national tricolor. Today we are going to dedicate this article to one of the great victories of this Venezuelan rider. It is about your G & C Farm. Gustavo Mirabal Castro and G & C Farm G&C Farm Luis Miguel Martinez and G&C Don VitoWatch this video on YouTube This equestrian center was a paradise located in the United States. G & C Farm became a benchmark for horse racing internationally. Wellington, Florida, witnessed in 2009 the birth of G & C Farm Gustavo’s farm and his wife María Carolina Mirabal. G & C Farm became a platform for the promotion of new generations by its modern facilities and equipment. Throughout the time G & C Farm achieved a good reputation in the world, which led him to work with the Colombian Mark Bluman, as well as the Brazilians Nelson, Rodrigo and Helio Pessoa. After the success of G & C Farm, Spanish rider Sergio Álvarez Moya, number one in his country, allied with the Venezuelan rider Gustavo Mirabal Castro. They worked together in Madrid in favor of equestrian sport. The quality offered in training and training of athletes made G & C Farm become the favorite place of Venezuelan, North American and European riders. About Gustavo Mirabal Castro, the athlete G&C Farm Gustavo Mirabal and G&C LeroyWatch this video on YouTube Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a lawyer by profession and a passionate rider. From a very young age he has a close relationship with horses. At the age of 9 he was already visiting racetracks. His father Gustavo Mirabal Bustillo was president of the National Racetrack Institute. “During my studies in the United States I participated in the equestrian jump team of the institute and almost 30 years later the farm is a reality,” Gustavo Mirabal Castro told laprensadecaracas.com. In addition to the dream of being a rider, he grew up having his own training and training center, which he called G & C Farm. Gustavo Mirabal Castro Victories with G & C Farm Mark Bluman and G&C Blue in their winning presentation with Luis Miguel Martinez, Gustavo Mirabal, andLuis Fernando Larrazabal, who was also third on G&C Sacramento This farm has brought great personal and professional victories to Gustavo Mirabal Castro, as a lawyer and as an athlete. His wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal and children have always been very close to the Mirabal activities and that includes the farm. In an interview he said: “I was really lucky to have most of the time close to the family since G & C operated in the house where we lived in Wellington (Florida) and having them close by made everything easier, they were part of G & C”. Gustavo Mirabal Castro This farm was also a champion in the exhibition races with the Venezuelans Luis Miguel Martínez, Gustavo Arroyo, Luis Fernando Larrazabal and Pablo Barrios. Talking about G & C farm is synonymous with quality and passion. However, due to other commitments it is temporarily closed. “At the moment the company G & C Farm closed its operations temporarily since I decided to retire from the amateur competition and I am not supporting any Grand Prix rider; It was not worth keeping the company open, the time will come again, “said Gustavo Mirabal Castro in the interview. Passion, dedication and commitment give results when talent is mixed with effort. This was what led the Venezuelan businessman and horseman Gustavo Mirabal Castro to become the founder of one of the most desirable equestrian farms in the United States and Europe. Sources http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/gustavo-mirabal-y-su-granja-ecuestre http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/gustavo-mirabal-y-gc-farm-granja-ecuestre https://www.equnews.com/miscellaneous/gustavo-mirabal-en-gc-farm-go-separate-ways https://medium.com/@gustavo.mirabal/sergio-alvarez-moya-that-special-bond-c021fe93b269 If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal Castro 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: G & C FarmGustavo MirabalGustavo Mirabal Castro
Rocinante, the horse of Don Quixote de la Mancha
Jan11Rocinante is the name of the horse of Don Quixote de la Mancha, classic character of literature. This horse and the history that contains it has inspired a multitude of artists. Today you will meet one of the most famous horses in literature. Rocinante -Asfalto-Watch this video on YouTube We all remember the history of Alonso Quijano, a hidalgo who called himself Don Quixote de la Mancha. Helping the poor and achieving the love of Dulcinea del Toboso (Aldonza Lorenzo) are the main story of this story. Now in all that route there is a horse that always accompanies the Quixote. Today we are going to talk to you about Rocinante the co-star. The horse is a strong animal, warrior, by nature fast and very close to man. In this novel, he along with Sancho Panza his squire are that best friend who helped Don Quixote during all his adventures. Rocinante, the only steedThe author of this novel, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, decided that his protagonist had to be accompanied by a steed, a term that is applied to fast horses, large, strong and of great muscle mass. The steed is used in battles and competitions. A particular horse Although in his adult stage Rocinante did not have a good diet and became little more than skin and bones, the author narrates the excellent health he had in his childhood as a foal. It cost Don Quixote de la Mancha a lot to place his name, which can be read in Cervantes’ novel: “Four days were spent in imagining what name he would put … and so after many names that formed erased and removed, added, undid and returned to do in his memory and imagination, at last he came to call Rocinante, name a its high, sonorous and meaningful appearance of what it had been when it was a nag, before what it was now, that it was before and first of all the steeds of the world “ Rocinante lost weight and even so: “it is better to mount than the famous Babieca del Cid and Bucephalus of Alexander the Great,” says a paragraph in the novel. Don Quixote riding Rocinante A story that traveled the world The story of Don Quixote, apart from reaching all parts of the world, has served as inspiration for a diversity of artists. Both for musicians, screenwriters and television have become Don Quixote and Rocinante in inspiration. As if this was still not enough, comic strips have been made, such as that of Don Quixote (from 2000) by Will Eisner. It is also present on the Internet, as in the YouTube video portal. Watch this video on YouTube The love of Don Quixote for his friend Rocinante has served as an example and admiration. It has even inspired many in his treatment of horses. Perspective about horse and man has changed, they are friends, teammates, members of a whole to achieve the common good. The story of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his faithful Rocinante were a form of parody on the novels of Cavalry and ended up inspiring many to reflect that it is never too late to walk towards your dreams. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote http://www.gustavomirabal.es/uncategorized/rocinante-el-caballo-de-don-quijote If you want to know more about Gustavo Mirabal or Equestrian Word, go to: http://gustavomirabal.es or http://gustavomirabal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavomirabalcastro https://www.flickr.com/photos/161015276@N06/albums/ https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/gustavo-mirabal-eng/ TAGS: artDon QuixoteLiteratureRocinante
Babieca, the horse, and the Cid
Jan11Babieca, the horse, and the Cid Very rarely in life when someone gives a gift to another person, gives them the option to choose. Well, most of the time it’s a surprise. However, in this case, the opposite happened. This is how the narrative of the History of the Babieca Horse begins. Watch this video on YouTube Babieca a unique gift Babieca was a gift that the godfather of El Cid, a religious named Peyre Pringos or Pedro el Gordo, made his godson. In fact, it happened that one day, Pedro El Gordo took a boy named Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar to the monastery where he lived. The religious said to his godson: “Choose the colt that you like the most”. This is how Rodrigo chose a particularly ugly specimen, so his godfather, disappointed, exclaimed: “that’s a Babieca”. Put another way, a horse of scant presence, weak and clumsy. However, with the passage of time it would become a historical horse. In literature Babieca was the legendary horse that the literary sources, from the Cantar de mio Cid (written around 1200), and the later tradition, attributed to the Castilian noble Rodrigo Díaz known as El Cid Campeador, who came to dominate practically all the east of the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 11th century. Before being nominated in Cantar de mio Cid, the mare of the Castilian hero was characterized without name in the Carmen Campidoctoris (composed c. 1190) as a North African horse bought for a thousand dinars, of great agility and speed, something especially valued in the war horses, which were sturdy, heavy and relatively slow. However, in the same Song to Babieca is presented, after the capture of Valencia and when the Cid will receive his wife and daughters, as a trophy of war that the subsequent chronological proscriptions of the poem. They specifically attribute to the victory over the king of the Taifa of Seville. Meaning of Babieca name Babieca and the Cid The best hypothesis was founded by Martin de Riquer in 1953 and he maintained that the name “Babieca” was taken by analogy with Guillermo de Orange’s horse, from the French epic cycle, which was called Bauçan, since in medieval Castilian “bausán” it meant ‘silly’ or ‘fool’, as well as ‘babieca’. Finally, it has been proposed that the name comes from the use of some Aragonese speech. In which the term babieca (or babueca) means ‘owl’ or ‘owl’. Don José González published in 1958 in “Archivos Leoneses” a work on the horse of Cidiano. He describes it as originating from the Asturcón horses; of those that were in the mountains of León. Don José believes that Babieca was a gift that the Cid made his wife Doña Jimena as a wedding present. She makes him descend from the Babia area, by name. Babieca would come from Almuzara, in the high Torío, where the Leon Sails had a stop to come back and hatchery. Don Jose considered that the name of Babieca means the meaning “almuzara”, or of the valleys of Burón and Maraña, valleys of Pinzón and Fascasio, where the monks of Sahagún had studs.Babieca and the last time it was mounted. According to the Legend of Cardeña, elaborated around the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña around 1270. It was the horse on which the wife of El Cid mounted his corpse. Making his enemies believe he was still alive. Afterwards, nobody rode on Babieca again. He died two years later at the unusual age of forty. They buried the horse somewhere in the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña. Ten kilometers from Burgos, in the municipality of Castrillo del Val and next to the towns of Cardeñajimeno. Sources: http://andalusianworld.com/site/the-legend-of-el-cid-and-babieca-andalusians-in-history-and-mythology/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cid https://karibovee.com/famous-horse-partners-in-history-el-cid-and-babieca https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babieca https://www.tispain.com/2013/03/babieca-el-caballo-feo-del-cid-campeador.html 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: AndalBabiecaCidMio CidSpain
Horse coats patterns and colors
Jan11Horse coats The coat is the set formed by the hairs of the body, the tail and the mane of the horse. It is often interesting and necessary to indicate the color of the eyes and that of the hooves to completely identify a coat. Genetic advances Nowadays the genes and the biological mechanisms of many coats are known. In turn, new knowledge allows and requires a terminology of coats based on genotypes. Common Horse Coat ColorsWatch this video on YouTube Classification There are several classifications. Each one with conventional auxiliary terms of the type: basic coats, diluted coats, modifiers, white patterns, among others. Basic coats In the case of horses, the denomination of basic coat is conventional and used by many authors. Also the basic coats are defined from the color of hairs and mane. In turn, serve as a starting point to explain the rest of coats. In this order of ideas, there are three basic layers: black, brown and red. Diluted coats This is the name given to the type of coat that results from the action of the dilution genes on the basic coats. The diluted coats have lighter tones than those of the basic coats. Coat patterns There are five main patterns of spotted coats, often designated as white patterns. The peep, spotted with large areas of two or three colors. Another pattern is the leopard, mottled or freckled. There is the roan, with black, red and white hairs intermingled. It also has the thrush, white with mottled gray areas and finally the rabican or rubican. Other patterns There are generic patterns that are based on the distribution of black or darker hairs over the base coats, in localized dilutions or in the particular characteristics of the hairs. And what happens when the horse is completely white? White Horse Coat The true white horse is a product of the lack of pigmentation genes. Also his skin is pink. Appearances used to refer to the fur in some countries The appellatives for the coloration of the coat of the horse vary markedly according to the regions. In general, they include not only names for the base colors, but also for the different combinations. Some of these appellations are: Alazán: reddish, light and dark Colorado: very dark red Snowy: with many white spots on a uniform color Dark: black cloak Zaino: dark chestnut on the back. Something clearer on the brig and on the snout, and black on the face, mane, tail and oars. Winter fur darkens to soft black Race and coat Horses are characterised by wide range of coat colour, which in most cases are not a race feature. However, there are certain exceptions where the race is tightly interrelated with a particular coat colour, e.g. haflinger (chestnut coat with pale male and tail), appaloosa (spotted coat), Konik (mouse-grey coat), palomino, Fjord horse (dun coat), Friesian horse (black and chestnut coat [however they are not allowed in breeding], the only possible variety is a small star on a gelding’s head), albino (white coat). Most noble races of warm-blooded horses (e.g. Holsteiner, Arab, folblut, trakehner) occur only in basic coats – bay, black, chestnut and grey. Summary Correct identification of coat more often than not is very problematic. In such situation it is worth to take a look at the ancestors’ or offspring’s coats. Both the horse’s coat and its varieties remain a crucial element of horses’ characteristics – it is mentioned in all the horse’s documents (e.g. passport), because it helps in identifying them. Sources: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelajes_del_caballo http://www.gustavomirabal.es/uncategorized/cria-y-reproduccion-de-caballos/ https://www.equishop.com/en/blog/equine-coat-colours-n136 http://www.equineworld.co.uk/about-horses/horse-colours-markings/horse-colours 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: Coat ColorsCoat PatternsHorse Coats
Gypsy Vanner Horse Breed
Jan10Gypsy Vanner Horse Breed The horse is one of the largest mammals on the planet earth. As for its characteristics dazzles with its elegance. Now, of this species there are many breeds of horses, where they are differentiated by their physical characteristics, size, color, coat among others. For this reason in this issue we will talk about the Gypsy Vanner horses. The Gypsy Vanner horse has other names such as Cob, Gypsy Maize, Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Vanner, Irish Cob. Watch this video on YouTube Origin of the breed The Gypsy Vanner horse is a breed of domestic horse from the island of Ireland. It is a small horse, solidly built, of conformation of cob and, often, but not always, it is discolored. It is particularly associated with the Irish traveler and Roma peoples traveling from Great Britain and Ireland. There was no book or breed association studies for horses of this type until 1996. It is now considered a race and you can register with several breed associations. From about 1850, people traveling in the British Isles began to use a different type of horse for sacarsus vardos, the caravans in which they had just begun to live and travel. The color and appearance of the breed were refined in the years after the Second World War. Horses of this type were exported for the first time to the United States in 1996. The Gipsy Vanner was imported from the United States approximately in 1966. In spite of them, it was not until 2004 when it was considered a breed and registered in the All Breed Program of the Doma Federation. It is a horse whose most common use is dressage, general equestrian and work. Characteristics of the Horse Race Gipsy Vanner Gypsy Vanner Horse BreedIt is a horse of strong appearance and safe passage wherever it goes. Thanks to its low temperament and versatility, it has been able to be bred for many purposes in the extension of all of Europe. It can reach 1.63 meters in height, there have even been cases of 1.65 meters. However, its weight amounts to about 630-635 kg, depending on the type of food and activities carried out. Its coat is recognized by the great beauty that it shows in black and white colors, being one of the most wonderful specimens in the world. It has a broad chest and rounded hindquarters together with a seemingly short back. Their hooves at first sight stand out for their greatness and fur that surrounds them. His neck is of strong appearance and on it his fine head is held. The mane and tail are quite long and fluid, also has straight and silky hair. He has strong-looking shoulders and heavy hips.Conduct of the Gipsy Vanner The Gypsy Horse TV Series- Season ONEWatch this video on YouTube With regard to temperament, it is one of the races with more intelligence among all equines, friendly, very athletic, strong and above all, it is a docile horse, very social and easily to establish a friendship. In short, the Gypsy Vanner horse breed is among the most valued and beautiful. A strong and elegant horse that adapts to any equestrian discipline and also to the moments greater formality. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_horse https://www.noticaballos.com/gipsy-vanner-el-caballo-mas-docil-para-los-ninos.html 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: breedGipsy VannerHorse BreedsIreland
Home Remedies to shine your horse’s mane
Jan10Surely you have seen many horses with a shiny mane and you will wonder how do you do it? Well, here we’ll give you some advices and home remedies. With these remedies you can make the mane of your equine shine. How to Make Your Horse Shine In Only 10 Minutes Grooming A Day!Watch this video on YouTube Home remedies For no one is it a secret that the beauty of the horse or its majesty are found in its fur and morphology. That is why with these tips you will achieve that your equine shine more than ever. Mane purpose But the mane not only aims to make the horse beautiful but also to be a protection mechanism. The horse’s mane acts as a protective layer when it is in a fight. The more abundant the chances are of saving the animal. We know that cats and even dogs can be the worst enemies of horses. Polishing the mane The process of polishing your horse’s mane begins with two things: frequent bathing and daily brushing. Frequent baths with special shampoos for hair care of these animals, is the start for a shiny coat. The following is a daily brushing and then spray the animal with silicones spray that serve to make the hair to acquire strength and consistency. Healthy horse’s mane Daily maintenance The first thing to get a shiny mane is the daily maintenance. The mane, tail and hair should be brushed daily, removing the mud, dirt and possible knots that can be accumulated. In addition, daily brushing stimulates the skin of the horse to produce different oils and fats that contribute to improve the appearance of the hair and to get a shiny mane. If you complement the daily brushing of the mane, tail and hair with a spray with silicone, you will get consistency and brightness without much effort. Limit exposure to extreme weather. The sun can dry out your horse’s hair, making it brittle and more likely to break. Below freezing temperatures can likewise be damaging to your horse’s mane. To avoid environmental damage, limit the amount of time your horse spends outside during extremely hot or extremely cold weather. This is especially important when you are in a hot, dry environment. Hot weather with little humidity can cause your horse’s hair to dry out and break faster than almost any other climate condition. Remedies in action Apple vinager: Due to its high acid content, it has a high pH that contrasts with the low pH of fats. If your horse has a very oily and oily skin, instead of looking bright, it will do so under a caked and dirty appearance. Spraying with a non-excessive amount of apple cider vinegar in water is the most effective solution to this problem. Prepared mineral oils: For the preparation of this remedy we advise you to have on hand a liter of mineral oil, known in some areas as liquid petrolatum, about 8 tablespoons of citronella oil and, more or less, 10 tablespoons of Terebene’s balsam. It is advisable to apply it only on the mane and tail, and not on other parts of the horse’s body. Now, you know how make shine your horses mane with a few tricks and home remedies. Remember, a healthy mane is a sign of a healthy horse. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mane_(horse) https://www.equusline.es/en/how-to-make-your-horses-mane-shine/ https://www.wikihow.pet/Grow-a-Horse’s-Mane 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: Home remediesHorses maneManeRemedies
Consequences of bad horseshoes ironwork
Jan09The consequences of bad hardware on horses can be several. Have you ever had a bad experience? A horseshoe is a fabricated product, normally made of metal, although sometimes made partially or wholly of modern synthetic materials, designed to protect a horse’s hoof from wear. The fitting of horseshoes is a professional occupation, conducted by a farrier, who specializes in the preparation of feet, assessing potential lameness issues, and fitting appropriate shoes, including remedial features where required. Horseshoes are available in a wide variety of materials and styles, developed for different types of horse and for the work they do. The most common materials are steel and aluminium, but specialized shoes may include use of rubber, plastic, magnesium, titanium, or copper Since the early history of domestication of the horse, working animals were found to be exposed to many conditions that created breakage or excessive hoof wear. In this article we will talk about what happens to our equines if the farrier is wrong. Watch this video on YouTube Consequences Many changes brought about by the domestication of the horse have led to a need for shoes for numerous reasons, mostly linked to management that results in horses’ hooves hardening less and being more vulnerable to injury. From a simple limp, to leaving an animal seriously lame for a long time. These are some of the consequences of bad equine horseshoes. This, obviously, is very harmful to the animal and many owners are not aware of it. A bad aplomb in the hoof, can seriously affect joints or even tendons, leading to tendinitis. (seen very often in horses without heels) A bad aplomb in the hoof even cause serious diseases such as bleeding rooms, breeds, etc. That is why it is very important to have a good farrier. Yo have to choice a farrier with all the knowledge to plumb a helmet well. Horseshoes Hoof Care Heels are the most common mistake when it comes to shoeing a horse. There are many blacksmiths who, either because of their way of plumping, or because they follow the owner’s demands, tend to cut more than necessary the heels of the helmet. The hoof has its aplomb and should not be changed. Remember that a farrier is an equine health professional. Do not try to do it in your strength by watching tutorials or asking friends. Hire an expert! For the first time Hoof and horseshoes After reading the above you may wonder at what time you should shoe a horse for the first time. According to experts like David Azorín, who is empowered by the French Riding Federation and the Madrid Horse Riding Federation suggest:The first ironwork is usually done at 3 years of age. In that period the horse has developed well its joints, bones and muscles. Azorín recommends starting with the front legs only, “since they are not yet balanced. So we will avoid injuries in these, caused by the reach of the hindquarters.” “There are exceptional cases where before that age, or before breaking them down, it is convenient to make a horseshoe. It will be to correct a problem caused by bad wear or any other pathology.”Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Horse_shoes_and_horse_shoeing:_their_origin,_history,_uses,_and_abuses/Chapter_VIII https://ecoequine.wordpress.com/2016/03/04/horseshoe-facts-and-folklore http://www.gustavomirabal.es/salud/consecuencias-de-un-mal-herraje 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: FarrierhoofHorseshoeIronwork
Trainer Manuel Medina Pérez
Jan09Horse trainer Manuel Medina Pérez In the equestrian world, it is not only the rider and the horse who achieve the goals. The issue goes far beyond that, since it involves a multifaceted team so that everything is in order. This is where the important role of the horse’s trainer comes into play, since the horse molds it until it reaches an obedient horse with a balanced behavior. These mentioned characteristics are indispensable if you want to go far in the field of equestrian competitions. That is why in this article we will discuss everything related to the horse trainer Manuel Medina Pérez. Biography of Manuel Medina Pérez Manuel Medina Pérez. He was born on September 10, 1941 in the city of Caracas. Coming from a very humble family, son of Ángel Rafael Medina and Petra Pérez de Medina, forming a large family of seven brothers. Since childhood, I have done a variety of jobs among them: selling newspapers, cleaning shoes. He successfully completed his Baccalaureate studies, entering the superior equation, specifically at the School of International Studies of the Central University of Venezuela (Universidad Central de Venezuela). However, he moved away from diplomacy, to enter the horse trainer school. Manuel Medina Pérez Beginnings of Manuel Medina Pérez as trainer I started an internship in Carlos Quezada’s block in this cycle, his apprenticeship lasted 5 years of hard work. This is how Manuel Medina, once his training was completed, went to the Municipal Hippodrome of Ciudad Bolivar to do internships for three months and obtain his registration on April 10, 1967. Once graduated, he returned to the La Rinconada Racetrack. Practice as a coach in the capital of the Republic. TrajectoryThe first copy he presented brought him many satisfactions as he won the triumph for six bodies, the mare Betania (which was in the block of Domingo Noguera Mora) mounted by Silvio Miranda on April 21, 1967. In 1968 Dr. Juan Lechín gives him some evicted horses, making Don Manuel a great effort but without managing to win. Then Mr. Oscar Esté appears and gives the horse Lobrel (who came from the block of Millard Faris Ziadie) and managed to reappear in a triumphant manner, resulting in a tremendous bump. There they began to come copies to the stable and little by little it begins to open way in this difficult profession. Drs. Nepalese Martinez Natera and Edgar Pizani bought him an Argentine horse called Carven, that horse won 13 races in a year (including the Preparatory for the Armed Forces Classic). With a lot of perseverance he managed to win his first Classic, the Armed Forces in 1972 with Provocón, masterfully led by “El Diablo” Ángel Francisco Parra. He was the first coach of Lavandín the best son of the stallion LavanderoClasico Republica de Venezuela 1976Watch this video on YouTube Experience in the United StatesHe won several races, including his first class classic, the Florida Turf Cup Handicap, with Perfect Parade Trained Benemérito and won an Allowance in Gulfstream Park, after winning the Classic of the Caribbean in 1986. He had a Trampoline, the triplecoronado Catire Bello who participated in the Derby Trial in 1992. Has won the Lexington Stakes and Hutcheson Stakes with My Luck Runs North in 1995 (he ran in the Kentucky Derby and arrived in the eighth box). Mrs. Ana María Freudman gave On Retainer, who won the Talahasse Handicap. With Perfect Parade he also obtained the American Handicap. Other classic winners were Let’s Be Alert, Lake Shore, Baby Millie, Alynar, Incredible Bulk, Tepexpan, Silverside. In short, he has won about 1000 races in the United States.In summary, coach Manuel Medina has not only excelled in the world of Venezuelan horse racing. But also in the United States. Where our tricolor has left high. Sources: http://www.anecdotashipicas.net/Entrenadores/ManuelMedina.htm http://www.anecdotashipicas.net/Criollos/Lavandin.htm 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: Horse TrainerManuel Medina PerezTrainer
Love and Horses: Gustavo Mirabal Castro
Jan08Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his love for horses Gustavo Mirabal Castro is a Venezuelan lawyer and rider. This character is known internationally for his remarkable participation in various equestrian events. It is worth noting that his love for horses is hereditary, because his father was another fan of the equine world. Watch this video on YouTube Gustavo Mirabal Castro an exemplary lawyer Gustavo Mirabal Castro studied law at the Universidad Santa María (Venezuelan university institution), where he graduated with the title of Lawyer in 1988. He then worked in recognized organizations such as British Insurance, C. A, Horizon Insurance, S.A. and the Construction Bank. It is worth recognizing that he later had his own legal office: Mirabal & Asociados, S.C. This office is located in the city of Caracas (Venezuela). This office provides services related to the commercial, commercial, and tax areas. As well as everything related to intellectual property, foreign investments and exchange advice, litigation, finance and capital markets. Where does Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s equestrian passion come from? The equestrian passion of Gustavo Mirabal Castro comes from his DNA. His father was a great equestrian passionate, but also his first happy moments were in a stable. The passion of Gustavo Mirabal Castro has no dilemma between genetics and environment, they were both. Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos, the father of Gustavo Mirabal Castro, was a great equestrian enthusiast. Owner of several horses and given his expertise was entrusted with the presidency of the National Institute of Racecourses (INR) of Venezuela. During his presidency at the INR, Gustavo Mirabal Bustillos made improvements that encouraged horse racing as a national sport. At the young age of 9, Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his father went to the club’s stables where they lived. Shortly after his first visit to the stables Gustavo began the practice of equestrian jumping. Thus began a stage in his life that would never end. The horsemanship that emerged as a hobby at that time became his greatest wish. Two horses of his father would termite for determining the course of Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s life in the equestrian world. “Rayo Láser” and “Tropigold” marked an era in national hippism and in the life of Gustavo. Who were “Tropigold” and “Rayo Láser”? Tropigold and Rayo Laser were two horses of the father of Gustavo Mirabal Castro. They marked a milestone for their victory in the horse races in Venezuela. Tropigold was born on February 20, 1978. A horse with a career full of victories. The Tropigold campaign culminated in 11 victories, nine of them selective, with a second place and two third of a total of 15 participations. Tropigold obtained around 3,420,405. Bs in cash prizes. “This represents about one million dollars” said in a unpublished interview Gustavo Mirabal Castro. That amount of prizes for the time was much more than outstanding. Rayo Láser for its part was not far behind and in the memory of Gustavo Mirabal Castro was a mark. About Laser Ray He mentioned:One of the most interesting anecdotes was the unexpected triumph of our horse “Rayo Láser” in the Caribbean classic in Puerto Rico. “Rayo Láser” passed a terrible flight. During the flight even it lost a tooth by agitation. “Rayo Láser” had to be sedated and was about to be removed from the classic scarce 4 days before the race. In spite of all this, the horse had an arrogant triumph showing that “more can the one who wants than the one who can”. Gustavo Mirabal Castro about “Rayo Láser” Why Gustavo Mirabal Castro remember “Rayo Láser”? Rayo laser was born on February 24, 1984. His arrival in the world took place at Haras La Giralda. He always had a reluctant appearance every time he performed the morning exercises. Despite this, it was a horse capable of giving much beyond what everyone expected. His adventure in the arena of Caracas begins in a promising way. He won in his premiere warning what his career would be. Before this first result, they decide to register him in the Agustín Hernández Cup, finishing second. Later Laser Ray then collect his revenge by humiliating his opponent. “Rayo Láser” is the living example that every day we build our reality. There are no oracles that predict it. Success is built with hard work and perseverance. That is the creed of Gustavo Mirabal Castro G & C Farm: fruit of effort, love and dedication Gustavo Mirabal Castro, together with his beloved wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal, founded the G & C Farm training center. Which is an equestrian center that is located in Florida, being a reference of international hippism. The vision of G & C Farm is to qualify riders in all high level tournaments. As well as in the final competitions of the World Cup, World Equestrian Games and Olympic Games. In this order of ideas, the G & C Farm, had a land of 4 acres, which is equivalent to 16,187.43 square meters. He started his activities in 2009. It is worth noting that this organization was created, not only as a center for training and raising horses, but also as a sponsor of equestrian events. Gustavo Mirabal Castro and his wife María Carolina Chapellín de Mirabal Gustavo Mirabal Castro, an example to follow for the new generations This Venezuelan rider is an example of perseverance, love, perseverance, patience and passion. These characteristics make him an integral and determined person. Thus, Gustavo Mirabal Castro becomes a worthy example for the new generations that have horsemanship as a sport. Not everything has been easy in the life of Gustavo Mirabal Castro Among the situations that Mirabal has had to face, we can mention that he received unfair accusations from his own sister. However, it is convenient to clarify that this woman suffers from emotional instability. Pathology that was diagnosed in 2009. Gustavo Mirabal Castro ‘s sister, without measuring the consequences of his actions (affected by his psychiatric illness), not only assaulted his own brother. These injustices have been directed against his family, and even against the schools where his own children are prepared. You can not accuse all those strong situations to a person who is not in full use of their mental faculties. It is worth recognizing Mirabal’s effort to avoid a direct confrontation with his sister, so as not to hurt her, even though she is publicly attacked. Sources: https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/gustavo-mirabal-eng/the-secrets-of-gustavo-mirabal-castro https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/gustavo-mirabal-eng/gustavo-mirabal-castro-equestrian-passion http://www.gustavomirabal.es/gustavo-mirabal/gustavo-mirabal-y-los-caballos/ https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/gustavo-mirabal/gustavo-mirabal-un-amante-de-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 TAGS: Carolina MirabalG&C FarmGustavo Mirabal Castro
