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Spanish Riding School Receives UNESCO Award
The tradition of the Classical Art of Riding of the Spanish Riding School was admitted to the UNESCO’s world heritage list of immaterial cultural heritage of humanity. On the whole, there are now three Austrian elements on this list. For the list of immaterial cultural heritage of humanity this year, 34 artistic forms, traditions and customs were nominated. After an intensive evaluation process, the Intergovernmental Committee took the decision to admit the Classical Art of Riding of the Spanish Riding School. The Intergovernmental Committee comprises 24 elected representatives of the signatories. In order to suggest a cultural art for the international UNESCO list of immaterial cultural heritage, it is…
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Photos of the Week by Cally Matherly
This week we are loving these photos by Equine Photographer Cally Matherly This is what she says about them.. ” Sunday morning we awoke to a heavy layer of frost and about 20 degrees, the sun was just starting to come up. I was hoping maybe Shawn would agree to help me get the boys in the back pasture for a few pictures and he did. 🙂 It has been a while now since Peter and Jericho have been pastured together but I felt like it was time for the 2 stallions to get busy playing and exercising again and maybe Peter would have settled down some. And that he did- Jericho…
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Issue 22
Issue 22 ISSUE 22 COVER. (Dec/Jan/Feb) 2015/16 issue http://baroquehorse.com.au/store-3/subscriptions/ ON the cover: Manuel Borba Veiga and Lusitano stallion “Ben-Hur” Photo: Katya Druz Another jam packed issue for us here at Baroque Horse International Magazine. Bringing your interviews and articles from all around the world. INSIDE THIS ISSUE.. 08. Manuel Veiga Stud 18. Albion: The Enchanted Stallion 26. Interview with Edit Kappel 32. Aachen 2015 38. Did You Know 40. Yeguada De La Carthuja 46. Matilde Brandt 56. Riding Aids Explained by Robert Stodulka 62. SRS – 5 Riding Tips 64. Baroque Saddles Explained 66. Examining a Horse for Colic by Dr David de Fredrick MVSc 68. How…
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Proper Use of Tack
Another Comment on the Proper Use of Tack By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE ©2015 Saddlefit4Life® All Rights Reserved I hadn’t really intended to continue in the vein of animal rights activism that I alluded to so very briefly in my last blog, but I came across the article below online and decided that it was worth translating and sharing with you all. It had only been published in German and French but I think the message is worth the effort. Again – I’d be interested in reading your comments on this. It ties in with the decision made almost 6 years ago by the FEI to establish guidelines limiting…
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Friesian Riding Experience
Without a doubt, the Friesian horse is very attractive and stands out wherever they go. They are very regal and just so pretty, and that is why many refer to them as “black opals”. They are not only stunning, but they have a wonderful gentle personality to go with their looks.
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Cool down this summer!
It is burning down on us here in Australia and we are all looking for the relief from the heat, and we have a perfect suggestion for you to cool down this summer. Not only do you escape that sun, but you have fun and also tick one off your bucket list. What are we talking about? … well, what else but a BEACH HORSE RIDE!! Why not consider Rainbow Beach in lovely Queensland. At Rainbow Beach Horse Rides, you can ride along one to the top most incredible beaches in the world!! It also boasts the third most colourful beach in the world and is featured on the front…
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Healing with Herbs
Healing with herbs - One of the most important understandings of Herbal Medicine is the observation of how healing cycles unfold, and our relationship to nutrition, life and stressors in general. Emotions play a huge role, influencing hormonal balance which in turn influences how well our immune system responds.
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Dressage Markers
Dressage markers are named in a sequence that is logical for ridden exercise. Most horses are softer on their left and the convention was always to warm your horse up on its soft side first. Thus when a military ride entered the school, it would track left, which is anti-clockwise.
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Paving the way for healthier horses
A Melbourne father and son duo are confident in knowing that the dust free and eco-friendly animal bedding they supply to some of Australia’s top horse trainers and equine clinics is paving the way for healthier horses. Eco Animal Bedding, a product of extensive research and endorsed by leading veterinarians around the nation, is a dust free animal bedding made from 100% recycled high-quality cardboard and paper.
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Jaime Amian and His Team Claim Multiple Victories
For international dressage rider and trainer Jaime Amian and his many clients and horses, the Gold Coast Fall Fling dressage show, held at the Global Dressage Stadium in Wellington, Florida on November 7-8, was an immense success
