Fun fact: why do horses yawn?
Fun fact:why do horses yawn? The meaning of a horse’s yawn is different from that of a human being. Let’s discover together the main reasons why it does so: Pain or discomfort: yawning can be a sign of discomfort, indicating the possible presence of colic, mouth pain or inner ear problems. Tension release: horses may […]
Fun fact: is it true that horses sleep standing up?
Fun fact:is it true that horses sleep standing up? Horses are known for their ability to sleep standing up, but, like all equids, they can also rest sitting or lying on their side, especially on fresh, clean straw, which they love to roll around in. There are two main reasons, one anatomical and the other […]
What does Mountain Trail involve?
Whatdoes Mountain Trailinvolve? Now increasingly in vogue… WHAT IS MOUNTAIN TRAIL? Mountain Trail Horse is an equestrian discipline that gained popularity in America thanks to rider Mark Bolender, and in recent years has also become increasingly popular in Italy, where it has seen significant growth since 2015. This practice stands out for its ability to […]
Cape Verde, Boa Vista: the wild island
Text and photos by Sara Giavarini Cape Verde, Boa Vista: the wild island Read the whole article All the articles Tutti Press & Media Capo Verde, Boa Vista: l’isola selvaggia Capo Verde, Boa Vista: l’isola selvaggia • 5 Marzo 2025 • Press & Media Testo e foto di Sara Giavarini Capo Verde, Boa Vista: l’isola […]
The rules of polo
The rules of polo Il Polo è uno sport di squadra che coinvolge due squadre, ciascuna composta da quattro giocatori a cavallo, con l’obiettivo di segnare il maggior numero di goal nella porta avversaria. Le partite si svolgono su un campo in erba che può essere fino a quattro volte più grande di un campo […]
Dressage: what are the rectangle letters for?
What the letters in the dressage rectangle are for A, K, V, E, S, H, C, M, R, B, P, F, D, L, X, I, G–these letters are a real nightmare for every dressagist!Those who practice this fine discipline, whether on horseback or with bindings, must confront these enigmatic symbols every day. Dressage (from French: […]
Morocco & Fantasy
Morocco & Fantasy The Tradition of Imagination in Morocco The equestrian world is rich in fascinating and ancient traditions. Today we travel to Morocco to discover one of these: the Fantasia. Fantasia is a spectacular group equestrian display, whose origins date back to the Berber horsemen and Numidian warriors of North Africa. It is a […]
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’ […]
Breeds: Bashkir, the curly horse
Fun fact: the curly horse, the Bashkir Despite our familiarity with horses, few people know that there is a particularly fascinating breed characterised by curly hair: the Bashkir. The Bashkir is a horse breed originating from the Bashkir people, who reside in a region historically located in the southern Urals, Bashkortostan, a republic within the […]