Italy – Breeds: the horse symbol of the Bourbon Kingdom, the Persano The origin of the Persano horse is traditionally traced back to the year 1742, when Charles III of Bourbon started the selection to give life to the ” governing breed of Persano “. To this end he began to cross, in the Persano […]
Originally from the Dutch province of Friesland (from which it takes its name), the Friesian horse belongs to one of the oldest breeds in Europe, so much so that it is supposed to have existed for over 3000 years. The Friesian horse was already known to the ancient Romans and, during the Middle Ages, it […]
The areas adjacent to Chernobyl , where man has been absent for more than thirty years, are increasingly becoming a small concentrate of biodiversity . Over the past few years, within the Alienation Zone – the space where human presence is prohibited due to radiation contamination – various animal species have returned to life, some […]
Endurance, (in Italian “Resistenza“) , is one of the most widespread equestrian sports in the world. The racing consist of endurance races on various kind of routes and a mileage that varies from 30 to 160 km depending on the categories. The most suitable horses for this sport are the Arabs and Anglo-Arabs. Discover now […]
The Trojan horse is probably the most famous ploy and myth in history. After ten years of war, the Achaeans managed to enter the walls of the city of Troy by deception, as Homer and Virgil recount it centuries later. In fact, the Greeks pretend to desist from the siege by leaving their ships, but […]
“White horse hill” , this is the name of the mysterious hill located near Uffington , a small town in southern England , on which someone decided to create a huge geoglyph depicting a stylized horse species in ancient times. This breathtaking work, called “Uffington horse”, was made by digging furrows more than a meter […]
“White horse hill” , this is the name of the mysterious hill located near Uffington , a small town in southern England , on which someone decided to create a huge geoglyph depicting a stylized horse species in ancient times. This breathtaking work, called “Uffington horse”, was made by digging furrows more than a meter […]
For those wishing to visit the Rajasthan area, what better opportunity than the Pushkar Fair ?? !! …. In the Hindu month of kartik (full moon period in November ), ten days after the Diwali festival, this traditional cattle-selling fair begins, during which this quiet town and its surroundings come alive. Campsites and tents appear […]
Don’t miss the event in Andalusia if you’re there between 11 and 18 May. In fact, a unique event takes place in Jerez de la Frontera , the “Feria del Caballo” , every year: it is a international tourist interest. Visitors have the opportunity to taste wines and typical local products, experience the magic of […]
The Zebrallo or “Zorse” is the mongrel which borns from the cross between a horse and a zebra , generally a male zebra and a female specimen of horse but it is also possible to make a cross between a female zebra and a male horse. There are also crossings with donkeys from which the […]
Premio Turismo responsabile Italiano 2011
