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EQUITANA MELBOURNE Announce Their Captain
Heralded international equestrian Captain Mark Phillips has been announced as a star presenter exclusively for Melbourne equine extravaganza EQUITANA. The former Olympic, World and European eventing champion will present a one-off masterclass, along with a series of education sessions held over each day of the event. An elite rider in his own right, with numerous Olympic, European and World championships medals along with four Badminton Horse Trials wins and a Burghley win, and accreditation as a leading FEI Course Designer; Captain Phillips will share his vast knowledge of the equine sporting world to equine enthusiasts from Australia and beyond. His sessions will provide riders of all ages and skill levels…
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Baroque Saddles Explained
Here at Baroque Horse Magazine we have always admired the traditional saddles of the Iberian peninsula, or as some would know them as baroque saddles. Not knowing too much ourselves we decided to talk to our friends at Zaldi Saddles in Spain,
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12 tips to take photos like a Pro
01. Know your camera Cameras can be likened to riding a horse or driving a car. The same theory, but all have their own idiosyncrasies. Master your reaction speed to how quickly your camera takes a photo. Eg. If you are trying to get that special moment in an action shot, try looking for a cue to when to take the photo. If you moment is too soon, then try again, but later and so forth. By mastering, this will greatly improve your action photos. 02. What is ISO Understanding what is ISO and how that can help or hurt your images. ISO comes from the days of film. …
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Interview with Carl Hester
Baroque Horse Magazine had the chance to catch up with British Olympic Gold medalist and Dressage Rider Carl Hester, MBE, recently when Carl was Down Under in Sydney, Australia as part of Equitana Asia Pacific. Carl was conducting a ‘Specialist Dressage Clinic’ and had the stands packed to capacity at each of his appearances; he was very much a crowd favourite!
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Master Luís Valença
A great master and a living legend, the reputation of Portuguese equestrian artiste, Luís Valença Rodrigues precedes him throughout the world. Former master of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, he performed at the Royal Horse Gala and Appassionata Shows for many years.
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MANUEL VEIGA STUD
As we navigate the sinewy roads from Golegã, the Portuguese capital of the horse, to Azinhaga, the rural landscape screams Ribatejo, with its endless fertile fields that have been one of the richest agricultural regions since the XVIII.
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Pedro Torres
PEDRO TORRES: The Person and the Rider Interview and photos by Cátia Castro – (Interviewed in 2013, in issue 10 of Baroque Horse Magazine) Pedro Torres is a reference in the Working Equitation world by being several times World champion, and European champion. In his “pátio” or courtyard as he calls his equestrian home in Cascais, Portugal, it’s easy to be amazed by the beautiful surroundings, the landscape, the magnificent Lusitanos, and excellent riding. These are the reasons so many people from all over the world are attracted to and enticed to come to get to know this master, immerse themselves in the knowledge he delights to pass on and enjoy…
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Working Equitation champion Roberta Inama
There is a dusky aura to the Ligurian countryside in the early morning. The rolling hills are softer at this time of the day, and it is now that the region demonstrates best its celebrated romantic ambiance. It is late in January when I decide to drive out from Florence to the flood ravaged Ligurian region to meet two influential Murgese horse trainers, and discover what their black horses can offer modern recreational and competitive riders.
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Sake 449 Sport
BHM Talks to Jeanne Toonen Owner of the Amazing Friesian Stallion Sake 449 Sport BHM: How did you get into friesians? Was it a family tradition? JT: When I met my husband 35 years ago, he was stallion owner. He had riding horse stallions, thoroughbred Haflingers and Arabs. After we were married I arrived here in the village had two friends who had Friesian horses. They had their mares to cover up and down to Friesland. There were more and more Friesian horses around here, and this is when we decided to buy a Friesian stallion. This is how we got into owning Friesians. BHM:What is it that you love…
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Yes, a luxury horse truck can be affordable!
A Luxury Horse Truck Can Be Affordable When you think of the word “luxury,” it’s likely you automatically picture expensive, high-quality items reserved only for the financially wealthy. Perhaps the idea of luxury is equated in your mind with excess, with the inclusion of unnecessary traits and features. Yet what luxury is truly about is comfort. And when it comes to your horses, we know that you think of their comfort and safety above all. Luxury is what your horses deserve. A luxury horse truck is not outfitted with excessive splendour but rather is designed with the ultimate in comfort and quality for your equine friends. Not only that but…
