Falabella: the world’s smallest horse with a heart of gold
Falabella: the world’s smallest horse with a heart of gold Small in size, huge in character: the Falabella is one of the most fascinating and rare horses in the world. Standing just a little taller than an average-sized dog, this incredible miniature horse wins over enthusiasts and breeders alike with its elegance, intelligence and gentleness. […]
The horse’s eye: 5 interesting facts you (might) not know
The horse’s eye: 5 interesting facts you (might) not know Chi vive il cavallo ogni giorno lo sa: il suo sguardo è qualcosa di profondo, quasi magnetico. Non è solo uno strumento di percezione, ma una vera porta sul mondo interiore dell’animale. We all know that a horse has a field of vision of around […]
THE HORSE IN PENTRO: the horse at the heart of Italic civilisation
THE HORSE: The horse at the heart of Italic civilisation The horse was not merely a domestic animal or a travelling companion: for millennia, it was the beating heart of civilisations. In Italy, this bond has its roots in ancient times, when the Italic peoples built their world around mobility, warfare, trade and rural life. […]
Capodanno Cinese e Anno del Cavallo: quando energia, libertà e viaggio si incontrano
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse: where energy, freedom and travel come together The celebrations for the Chinese New Year, also known as Chinese New Year< 2 >or the Spring Festival. It is the most important festival in China and in many Asian communities: a time of rebirth, family, new beginnings and good intentions. […]
Akhal Teke: the golden horse of the Silk Road
Akhal Teke: il cavallo d’oro della Via della Seta Among the sands of the in the Kara Kum Desert in Turkmenistan, there is a breed of horse that has captivated the world for centuries: the Akhal-Teke, also known as the golden horse for its shiny metallic coat. A horse so elegant and durable that it has become national […]
Sable Island: the island of the surviving horses in the Atlantic’s graveyard
Sable Island: the island of the surviving horses in the Atlantic’s graveyard South of Nova Scotia, in In Canada, there is a place that is both spectacular and fearsome. Its pristine beaches are made of fine, white sand, and the shallow, crystal-clear waters that lap at them conceal a dark history: this stretch of the Atlantic […]
Central Park in sella: storia e futuro della Bridle Path
Central Park in sella: storia e futuro della Bridle Path In the green heart of Manhattan in New York City, Central Park is home to one of the most fascinating traditions of urban horse riding: the Bridle Path, a historic route stretching some six kilometres that has been reserved exclusively for horses ever since the […]
The Purebred Arabian: history, habitat and the ideal companion for equestrian tourism
The Purebred Arabian: history, habitat and the ideal companion for equestrian tourism The Purebred Arabian is one of the most fascinating and instantly recognisable horse breeds in the world. A horse that never fails to turn heads, capable of evoking images of boundless deserts, caravans and ancient civilisations. Its origins are so ancient that they […]
FUN FACT: What color can horse coats be?
What color can horse coats be? The coat is one of the most fascinating aspects of the horse: it is not just a matter of aesthetics, but the direct result of genetics. Coat colors depend mainly on a few key genes that regulate pigment production and distribution, giving rise to an incredible variety of shades. Based […]
Pony Express: the epic story of the horses that conquered the West
Pony Express: the epic story of the horses that conquered the West Quando si parla di avventure a cavallo, pochi racconti sanno evocare lo spirito del West quanto quello del Pony Express. Sebbene attivo per soli diciotto mesi, dal 1860 al 1861, questo servizio postale è diventato una vera leggenda. E lo è diventato soprattutto […]