Equestrian


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Apr 11

Fiera Cavalli 2010: The Equestrian Fair in Verona, From the 4th to the 7th November

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During this annual meeting, Fieracavalli gives its complete look upon the equestrian world proposing various aspects of equitation, from the show and selling of equestrian accessories and clothing to the equestrian competition, also passing through artistic shows that conjugate the equestrian arts with music and dance.

When entering in the autumnal event in the Verona fair, which now reached its 112th edition, you will find many and different interesting events: the common denominator, the passion for horses. During the fair you will get the chance to appreciate the beauty and the force of these marvellous animals, in a praise dedicated to them which flows into diverse fields, from sports to arts.

At Fieracavalli you will have the chance to see scientific, business and cultural meetings, in an environment which assures positive results, if we have a look to the numbers which describe its performances: the 2009 edition hosted over 150 thousand people during the four days of the event, creating interesting meetings from the point of view of both culture and business.

At Fieracavalli, though, you will not just have the chance to go to meetings and buy equestrian clothing and accessories: you will also be able to see sporting and artistic moments. Sports are concentrated in Jumping Verona, the Italian stop of the showjumping tournament of the Western Europe Rolex FEI World Cup, which the city of Verona is proud to host for the tenth consecutive year inside its tribute to the equestrian art.

The shows at the Fieracavalli Verona, though, are not over: conscious of the artistic importance of the city, whose arena is a world renowned symbol for music, particularly opera, and dance, the organizers inserted Horselyric in the program, the music and dance show in which the protagonist, of course, are horses, accompanied by choreographies and lyrical voices or great contemporary interpreters.

Hence, nights at Fieracavalli from 4th to 6th November will be in honour of art and music, starting from 9 pm; this artistic part of the Fieracavalli was added four years ago, and for the 2010 edition there is a special guest: the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre from Jerez de la Frontera.

The presence of the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre emphasises the importance of Verona Fieracavalli in the equestrian world, being the Real Escuela an unquestioned name among the most prestigious dressage academies. Dressage, or “horse training competition”, necessitates an iron discipline both for horses and cavaliers: from clothing to movements, everything’s perfectly controlled, and the figures are studied till the smallest details.

The event in its whole, then, attracts the attention of a varied public, made of professionals of equitation, but also of amateurs and simple horse and equitation lovers, who will find sporting and dressage shows of high level, as well as simply curios people and music and dance lovers will find the nigh shows of Horselyric an interesting proposal in the artistic panorama.

This article was written by Lia Contesso, with support from horse show Italy.
For any information please visit horse fair Verona, or visit horses fair

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Apr 11

Mark Todd Equestrian Rugs ? Keeping your Horse Warm

Caring for your horse through the winter months is very important for the horses health. Horses can tolerate the cold weather and stay as healthy as possible as long as they are fit before winter approaches. During the winter horses will have special needs which you as the owner will have to address like the use of an equestrian rug.

Horses are naturally tolerant to cold weather. In fact, horses handle cold weather much better than hot weather. Despite this, you can help your horse keep warm to make sure their horses stay healthy. You will want to make sure the horse doesn’t have any parasites, and has been immunized. Yes this may cost, with a visit from the vet but it’s well worth it.

A Horses natural winter coat is the best form of protection during winter. The natural hair creates a blanket around the horse and reduces the amount of heat lost through the skin. The coat is also slick and will brush off snow and ice. If you want to clip your horses coat then you will have to provide a horse rug to take place of the natural hair.

Like all animals which are warm-blooded, horses must maintain their body temperature in order to survive. It is important that they conserve heat during the winter, and as the owner you must make preparations to make sure they’re healthy.

Mark Todd Rugs are a good range of Winter Rug allowing you to select the correct weight  for the weather conditions and a variety of types for your horses location.
Whatever you do for your horse during winter just keep it warm!!!

More information about Mark Todd Rugs can be

found at www.tick4tack.co.uk a UK based online tack shop.


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