What is Cow Sense: the natural instinct of the working horse
What is Cow Sense: the natural instinct of the working horse Il cow sense è una delle doti più affascinanti e misteriose che un cavallo possa possedere.Con questo termine si indica la naturale attitudine del cavallo nel comprendere e gestire il bestiame, anticipando i movimenti di una mucca o di un’intera mandria.È una sorta di “sesto senso” che […]
Sport and disciplines: hooves and shoeing
Hooves and horseshoes: everything you need to know The horse’s hoof and shoeing Horse lovers know how important it is to take care of their hooves. Often, however, it is taken for granted that “the farrier will take care of it”… without really knowing what happens during shoeing and why it is so important. In […]
Sports and disciplines: equestrian etiquette
Equestrian etiquette Equestrian etiquette: good manners on horseback and in the stables Those who attend riding stables know that, in addition to a passion for horses, it is essential to have respect for the environment, for other riders and, of course, for the animals. Just as there are table manners, there is also “equestrian etiquette” […]
Sport: the discipline of endurance
The discipline of endurance Endurance is one of the most popular equestrian sports in the world. Competitions consist of endurance races on various types of terrain, covering distances ranging from 30 to 160 kilometres depending on the category. The most suitable horses for this sport are Arabians and Anglo-Arabians. Una delle peculiarità della disciplina è […]
Horses in Corporate Training: Leadership and Team Building on Four Legs
Horses in Corporate Training: Leadership and Team Building on Four Legs In recent years, more and more companies have been embracing alternative training methods to strengthen team cohesion, develop leadership and improve internal communication. Among these innovative approaches, the use of horses in experiential training and team building courses stands out. Horses are, by nature, […]
A blast from the past: fox hunting
A blast from the past: fox hunting Horseback hunting, a sport with ancient roots, is carried out in groups and involves the use of packs of dogs, which are tasked with tracking down and flushing out prey. In France, hunting is generally directed at deer, while fox hunting is a more typically British tradition. As […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]