Love and Horses: Gustavo Mirabal Castro

Gustavo 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.

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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.