Discovering Horse Ball

DiscoveringHorse Ball HORSE BALL… WHAT KIND OF SPORT IS THAT? Horseball is a team sport played on horseback. Originally conceived as a training exercise for learning to ride by Captain Clave in France in the 1930s, it has retained the educational and recreational aspects that characterise equestrian centres and pony clubs in France and abroad. […]

South American folklore: the ‘paleteadas’

South American folklore: what are Paleteadas? Paleteadas, also known as ‘corridas de rodeo’, are competitions linked to Criollo horse breeding in Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. These competitions test the Criollo horse’s abilities in its traditional role as a working animal with livestock. During competitions, the focus is on the horse’s ‘vaquera’ […]

In the land of Berbers

In the land of Berbers Eight days in Morocco, an immersive experience among local culture, colors, mountains and beaches A unique and intense journey, eight days in total, six of which were spent in the saddle. 180 kilometers of road, Agadir region, passing through the hills of the High Atlas to arrive in Essaouira. You […]

Discovering the “zebrallo”

Discovering the “zebrallo” The Zebrallo or “Zorse” is the hybrid resulting from the cross between a horse and a zebra, usually a male zebra and a female horse, but crossbreeding between a female zebra and a horse is also possible. There are also crosses with donkeys from which comes the “Zonkey” or the cross with […]

Interesting fact: the Lipizzaner horse & the Vienna School of Advanced Dressage

Interesting fact: the Lipizzaner horse & the Vienna School of Advanced Dressage The history of the Lipizzaner horse, a breed named after the town of Lipica in Slovenia, where the stud farm was founded, is closely linked to the history of the Habsburgs, who ruled over much of Europe during the Baroque period for 650 […]

10 interesting facts about horses

10 interesting facts about horses HORSES BOND WITH A FRIEND Every horse chooses a best friend within its herd. Horses have a real need for social contact. For this reason, horses that live in stables are able to develop a truly special relationship with their owner. MEMORY LIKE AN ELEPHANT Horses have a very active […]