Revista el Caballo Español 2007 n.178 (English)

El Caballo Español Año XXIX Nº 178 Marzo - Abril 2007

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Doma Clásica Tiempo de preparación

Libro Genealógico Algunas puntualizaciones sobre su gestión

Hemeroteca El reglamento del registro-matricula de 1912

Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española

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SUMMARY EDITORIAL Cover Page: “Urdidor III”, from Yeguada Candau Photo by: Carlos Núñez

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2007 An Associative Challenge

LETTER OF PRESENTATION

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NEWS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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STUD BOOK

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PRE Stud Book Details

VET’S CORNER

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Artificial Insemination EL CABALLO ESPAÑOL The Purebred Spanish Horse magazine since 1978 Edited by: Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española (ANCCE) Cortijo de Cuarto (Cortijo Viejo) Bellavista, 41014 Sevilla, Spain (España) Telephone: +34 954 68 92 60, Fax: +34 954 69 03 27 Web: http://www.ancce.com E-mail: revista@ancce.com Editor-in-Chief: José Palma Moreno Editorial Committee: ANCCE Communication Taskforce Editor: Francisco Valverde E-mail: fvalverde@ancce.com Columnist: Jaime Molina, Manuel González and Jacobo Rojo Collaborators: Luis Rivero, Juan Carlos Altamirano, Rafael Ortiz and Esther Gutiérrez Photographs: Carlos Núñez, Rafael Lemos, Michael Steiger, Natalia Castro, Gonzalo Argüeso, Esther Gutiérrez and Jesús M. Dorado Secretaries: Ana Luque, Inmaculada Rodríguez Design and Set up: Editorial Maritania, www.maratania.es maratania@maratania.es Translations: Yreba Arobed, S.L. traducciones@yrevaarobed.com Legal Registration Number: SE-186-1980 Publicity: Inmaculada Rodríguez Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española (ANCCE) Cortijo de Cuarto (Cortijo Viejo) Bellavista, 41014 Sevilla, Spain (España) Telephone: +34 954 68 92 60, Fax: +34 954 69 03 27 www.ancce.com revista@ancce.com Photo mechanics and Printing: J. de Haro Artes Gráficas, S.L. Telf.: +34 954 180 010, Fax: +34 954 183 444 C/ Brújula, 43, P.I.S.A. 41927 Mairena del Aljarafe, Sevilla, Spain (España) www.jdeharo.com jdeharo@jdeharo.com © All rights reserved. No part of this magazine, including its contents, texts, graphics and photographs, whether in English or Spanish, may be reproduced by any means without specific written permission from the publishers. El Caballo Español is not responsible for the opinions express by its collaborators in the articles published.

PRE-LEARNING

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New European Regulations for the Transportation of Equines

ANCCE REPORTS

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PRE PROFESSIONALS

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Antonio Ramos, Farm Manager

STUD FARM (Publicity-report)

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Can Maynou, quality first

PRE HISTORY

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Purebred Spanish Horses Prior to the Birth of a Myth (I)

2007 CONFORMATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDAR

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2007 EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION CALENDAR

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INTERNATIONAL

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FROM NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES

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Registration Rules and Regulations in 1912

THE MALL

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DRESSAGE

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Time for Preparation

DRIVING

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Introduction to Driving

HIGH SCHOOL

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Elaborating Rules & Regulations

ADVERTISING PRICES

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MEMBER REGISTRATION FORMS

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LIST OF BREEDERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANCCE

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LIST OF ANCCE ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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LIST OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

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EDITORIAL

2007 AN ASSOCIATIVE CHALLENGE The moment we have been waiting for has arrived; ANCCE now handles the PRE Stud Book. In this issue, we dedicate ample space to examine all the aspects we feel breeders should know immediately.

I have repeated constantly that I want the ANCCE PRE Stud Book to be a role model, where breeders are not a mere passive subject. I want the Stud Book to improve day after day as a foundation for breeder practice. Our Stud Book, which belongs to us all, endeavours to be an instrument at the service of breeder activity, and therefore it seems appropriate to count on the participation of all of you, and I am not tired of repeating that.

Now that all the work is done, our obligation is to provide information in a true and efficient manner, and that is what we strive for at this magazine. It is evident that many doubts will still come up, but I urge you to ask questions. Nothing should be left pending and for that reason both our offices will be at your complete disposal.

Apart form the challenges brought about by the Stud Book, 2007 is a year that has a much wider contents. In that sense, we have to develop many aspects committed to by the current governing bodies. As such, we have started working on new communication team, lead by Francisco Angelet, who does the utmost to make this associative magazine the best equine magazine in the world. It is imperative to establish bases for the new regulations for conformational events—something demanded by the sector—but that must be supported by the greatest consensus possible. It is for that reason that 2007 will be a year of breeder consultations in this sense. New regulations are also being designed for the Tribunals for Qualified Breeders (TQB), which is currently working in collaboration with the University of Cordoba School of Veterinarian Science.

1There is also collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture in developing new Young Horse Circuits for this year. Likewise, in elaborating the new Royal Decree that will abolish 1133/2002, currently in effect; it will see light in the coming months.

1Our commitment is to keep you promptly informed of these matters, as well as any that may come up. We will do so through this media, through the web--which will also undergo important changes--and the monthly newsletters.

For all of that, 2007 should be the greatest year of our association.

José Palma Moreno President of ANCCE

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EDITORIALNUESTRO LETTER OF PRESENTATION

Dear Purebred Spanish Horse breeder and aficionado.

The editing board, which I am honored to preside, has agreed to create a series of taskforces in charge of carrying out areaspecific projects that you have already heard about.

The communication taskforce, made up of Pedro Luis Llorente (president) and Francisco Angelet, accepted the challenge of implanting a major reforms in the production of our beloved magazine. With this in mind, there have been a number of meetings, which have resulted in a multitude of proposals being placed before the executive committee.

We are able to offer you the fruits of these innovations in this first issue of 2007.

The magazine must be both informative and promote the Purebred Spanish Horse.

Francisco Valverde has been hired; he is a renown professional with an impressive career. He is a journalist for Ecuestre magazine, a former collaborator of such magazines as Trofeo Todo Caballo and director of several magazines of the sector.

We also have enlisted the collaboration of Luis Rivero (Driving), Juan Carlos Altamirano (PRE history), Rafael Ortiz

Acalá-Zamora (Dressage), Mercedes González Cort (High School), Miguel Valdés and Esther Gutiérrez (Veterinary Science).

To make the reading more interesting, the design has been changed, including separating the Spanish and English texts.

We are committed to meeting deadlines to the extent that there are more than a five-day delay, the adverts will be free of charge.

We would like to deepen into the promotion of both the Purebred Spanish Horse and ANCCE by increasing the production additional 2,000 magazines.

These will be distributed throughout North and South America and the European Union.

This has been an extremely hard task; not only due to the approaching deadline for this first issue of the year, but also due to the different alternatives that have been discussed. I must therefore congratulate the members of the communication taskforce for their efforts.

We now need the support of each and every one of you, as well as any suggestion you have to further improve the various aspects within our reach.

José Palma Moreno Editor-in-Chief

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NEWS 1ST SPANISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTED AT FITUR

MANES IN THE WIND, NEW EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM HITS THE WAVES

The poster announcing the 1st Spanish National Championship for High School was presented on February 1 at the stand that the Costa del Sol Tourism Board had at FITUR (International Tourism Fair).

As of March first, in the Valencia Region, COPE radio will be airing a new program called “Crines al viento” (Manes in the Wind). This new radio program will be aired on Wednesdays from half past seven to eight in the evening. Set your AM dial at 1.296.

Gabriel Jesus Clavijo, Mayor of Coin, presided over the event. He underlines the importance that the event has for this town in Malaga, both the PRE conformational-functional competition as well as the celebration of this first National Championship for High School. Councilman Fernando Fernández backed-up these words.

Likewise, José Luis de la Escalera was on hand to represent ANCCE, together with Joaquín Fernández, Vice-president of the Spanish High School Association, José Fuentes, representing the Royal Equestrian Federation of Spain, and Francisco Acedo, President of the Andalusian Equestrian Federation.

On a weekly basis, the program, presented

by Vicente José Peretó and Jesús Lozano, will review all the equestrian and general news, both at the national and international level, to move on to a question and answer section. The program wraps up with a debate on a specific subject of interest.

Joaquín Fernández Carlos Núñez

TIME TO CONTRACT FARM INSURANCE

CHANGES IN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE EQUINE SUBSIDIES The Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree on December 22 last year, which introduces changes in some of the requirements contemplated in the current law for state subsidies destined for the equine sector. Specifically, it changes those aspects linked to subsidized measures, the maximum amount paid and the percentage of the investment can be subsidized, to adapt to EU mandates about government subsidies for the agricultural sector.

On one hand, it introduces important changes with subsidies becoming pluri-annual projects, offering great flexibility for petitioners, while at the same time, improving the application of effective investments.

On January 30, the Official State Gazette published law APA APA/128/2007, of January 18, which defines the scope of action and minimal technical requirements for farms, prices and subscription dates for insurance covering purebred equine breeds, as included in the Annual Plan for Combined Farm Insurance.

This type of insurance, regulated by the current law, is for those farms dedicated to the reproduction and breeding of purebred equine breeds, as contemplated in Royal Decree 1133/2002, of October 31.

All purebred equine stud farms can ask for this type of farm insurance starting February first until December 31.

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On the other hand, apart from these changes, the basic rules and regulations for aid in this sector remain the same, including for those whose activities are more diversified in terms of animals, subsidies that are destined for both the primary production of food or live animals, including the production and breeding of equines and the transformation and marketing of horse meat, as well as investments in other business areas, from rural tourism to therapeutic activities, without overlooking sporting activities linked to this type of animal, such as races or show jumping contests.

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CALL FOR SUBSIDIES DESTINED TO THE ANDALUSIAN EQUINE SECTOR On February 13, the Andalusian Regional Gazette published the January 16 resolution of the General Office for Agricultural Production (know in Spain as Dirección General de la Producción Agraria), which opens calls for 2007 for subsidies destined to the equine sector in Andalusia.

The petitions for subsidies should be formulated using the model that appears in the Appendix of the March 22, 2006 Order (BOJA number 62, dated March 31, 2006) of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. March 14 is the deadline for the presentation of petitions.

BONUSES FOR OWNERS OF HORSES PARTICIPATING IN DRESSAGE AT THE OLYMPICS The Association for Olympic Sports (of Spain, and known locally as ADO) has confirmed the amount of aid for 2007 within the preparation period for the Olympic Games to be held in Beijin in 2008.

Spain’s National Dressage Team, consisting of Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Ignacio Rambla and Rafael Soto earned a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. At the 2005 European Championship, the same team, but with Ignacio López Porras substituting Rafael Soto from Jerez, brought home the bronze. In keeping with the results obtained two years running, the Association for Olympic Sports has granted a € 17,000 scholarship to each of them.

Moreover, ADO has granted €187,250 euros for the special, technical preparation plans for the disciplines of Dressage and Show Jumping.

On the other hand, there is another € 60,000 annually for the owners of Dressage horses, which makes an accumulative total of € 180,000 dedicated to the Olympic Circuit. This bonus is divided among Dressage Horse owners who, as would be the case, qualify for and participate in the Olympic Games.

In the case of the Royal Equestrian Federation of Spain (RFHE), a total of € 344,250 has been invested in the form of aid.

Paco Valverde

BREEDER PEDRO SALAS PASSES AWAY Entrepreneur and breeder Pedro Salas Garau passed away this past February 24 at the age of 82, according to information published at www.burladeros.com.

Born in Palma de Mallorca in 1922, he was the father of breeder Marieta Salas. He bred fighting bulls and Purebred Spanish Horses. In addition to belonging to ANCCE for many years, he was a judge at conformational competitions. Rest in Peace.

Rafael Lemos

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BREEDER RODRIGO NIETO ACQUIRES 23 ROCA HORSES The judicial agent in charge of the Marques de Velilla stud farm, owned by the former urban consultant for the Marbella Town Hall, Juan Antonio Roca, authorized the sales of 23 Purebred Spanish Horses last December. According to the ABC newspaper in Sevilla, it was a Catalonia stud farm, Nieto, who purchased the horses.

The breeder calculated the operation—which included the main Marques de Velilla sire stallion and nine mares in foal—at more than € 400,000. It is said be “a unique opportunity” because Roca—currently in prison for the “Malaya” urban fraud and corruption case since March 31— “would have never put any of those horses on the market.”

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TIME TO SIGN UP FOR INSURANCE COVERING THE COLLECTION OF DEAD EQUINES In some regions, equines are included in the insurance that covers the expenses arising from the collection, transportation and destruction of dead animals, whatever the cause may be, excluding those that are sacrificed by order of Official Veterinarian Services.

It is a policy that compensates the expenses generated from compliance with the law that forces breeders to remove and destroy those animals that have died on their farms, including equines among other animal species.

The guarantees of the policy begin once signed, and end at midnight of the day following one year later, starting from the day the policy is signed.

The various laws have been published, depending on the Region, which defines the scope of application, minimal technical conditions for the farm, prices and subscription dates for the coverage of cost derived from the destruction of farm animals, except animals that have died on the farm, in the Official State Gazette on January 11. Valencia, Andalusiaa, Castilla-La Mancha, Aragón, Cataloni, Asturias and Navarre are the regions that accept equine species as animals that can be insured.

CALLS FOR SUBSIDIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND SELECTION PROGRAMS IN ANDALUSIA This past February 13, the Official Gazette of Andalusia published the General Office for Agricultural Production Resolution dated January 16, 2007, which calls for 2008 subsidies for improvement and selection programs for purebred breeds in Andalusia.

The presentation of proposals for the 2008 action plans must be presented in October of 2007 and the petitions and justifications for aid corresponding to the 2008 exercise will be from January 1-31, 2009.

Petitions should be made using the form that appears in the Appendix of the March 21, 2006 order (BOJA number 62, of March 31, 2006) and presented to the Regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

You can ask for this insurance, regulated by the current laws, as of January 15 until December 31.

APPOINTMENT OF RICARDO MARTÍNEZ GRANDE PUBLISHED On February 6, the Official State Gazette published law DEF/203/2007, of January 25, which appoints Ricardo Martínez Grande as the new managing director of Cría Caballar Services, and President of the Fondo de Explotación de los Servicios de Cría Caballar y Remonta (Cría Caballar office).

AID BASES PUBLISHED FOR CASTILLA & LEON VENUES Rafael Lemos

FREAAE PERFORMS AT FITUR 2007 The Andalusian Regional Ministry for Tourism, Commerce and Sports prepared the scene for the six performances of the equestrian dance known as “Cómo bailan los Caballos Andaluces” (How Andalusian Horses Dance!) on February 1 to 4.

In Madrid, in the historic Plaza Mayor, the Royal School Foundation offered daily representations, coinciding with FITUR, the International

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Tourism Fair. This is the second time that the performance—which is a promotional activity—has been offered in one of Spain’s most emblematic locations.

The presence of the Royal School Foundation in Madrid is but one of the many promotional activities carried out by the Andalusian Government at the Juan Carlos I Fair Grounds. Andalusia had a 6,286 square meter stand that offered the very best of Andalusian tourism as well as an outdoor publicity campaign.

On January 29, the Castilla-León Regional Gazette published law AYG/72/2007, of January 22, which established the bases that regulate the concession of aid to participate in purebred animal venues in the region of Castilla y León.

The beneficiaries of this aid, for participating in and for the acquisition of animals in purebred venues held in Castilla-León, must be individuals or legally constituted companies or associations, who are owners of farms located in Spain. Purebred breeder associations or their federations that comply with the current rules and regulations in terms of health care, environment, hygiene and animal well being on the farms are also eligible.

The call, awaiting publication, will establish the places and locations for petitions to be presented for this aid, as well as the documentation that must be included.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

PRE STUD BOOK I am a small-scale Purebred Spanish Horses breeder, and in recent months I have read some articles about the PRE Stud Book in the specialized press; however, I am still somewhat confused as to what steps I have to take and how I will proceed in terms of the documentation for my horses, since I am a person who is not up to date in all the new technologies (Internet), and according to what I have read, the new Stud Book system based on that method.

Taking advantage of the opportunity offered by this magazine, I would like to ask you the following questions: What is the first thing that I have to do? I have read that there is a new document, called the Ownership Card, how and where do I have to go to get this?

What steps do I have to take when a foal is born? And lastly, what do I have to do when I sell a horse from my stud farm? Thank you for your attention.

Juan J. Romero ALMERIA

FIBES IS TOO SMALL I have been visiting the International Equestrian Trade Fair (SICAB) for some years, and year after year, I notice how the Exhibition Center in Sevilla (FIBES) is becoming increasingly small to support everything that is on show at such a magnificent equestrian trade fair.

During the days that I was in Sevilla, I read in the press that this was the first time in the history of the event that eighteen stud farms were unable to attend due to lack of space, despite the 70,000 square meters covered

by Exhibition Center in Sevilla. Nevertheless, last year, there were eighteen stud farms that could not attend, how many will be left out next year if this lack of space is not solved?

The truth is that I do not understand how this can happen in a city of the size of Sevilla. I am sure that in any other city in Spain, people would “fight� to hosto this or any other equestrian event such as the one held there; which some would think could be won by my city, for example.

Alberto Prats GERONA

Dialogue brings us closer to one another and enriches us. Experiences, stories, consultations, and opinions from all who support the Purebred Spanish Horse are good for us and are interesting to everyone.

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STUD BOOK

SOME PRE STUD BOOK DETAILS

Photos by: Paco Valverde

ANCCE has been working on the Stud Book project for more than a year. Permission to handle the Book was granted by a resolution from the Ministry of Agriculture’s General Breeding OfďŹ ce on March 1, 2006.

Many hours and a great deal of effort have gone into designing a dynamic and modern model, which will link to the true necessities of the sector. We are now aware that what has been carried out up until now is not enough; rather global publicity must be given to everything, so that owners and breeders of Purebred Spanish Horses really understand what the framework for the regulations and procedures will be that govern the breed registration system.

We do not wish to get into an argument with the various journalists who have questioned the project without really understanding it. What we strive to do is to produce a global communication plan that will report on everything that truly affects Purebred Spanish Horse owners.

The main menu of the PRE Stud Book web site

A few days ago, seven thousand pamphlets were sent out, in which the Registration Procedure is laid out, as well as the current rates, and a listing of the Stud Book appointed veterinarians in each geographical area, with all their contact details.

But there is another series of aspects that we must touch upon and explain in this article. In depth details are provided below.

Management Terms The March first Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) resolution is subjected to a fixed term, which runs from the January 1, 2007 to the January 1, 2009.

This fixed term is not due to any lack of confidence, as some have suggested, but to strict legal criteria. In Royal Decree 1133/2002, which is still in force, turning over the management of the Stud Book is conceived as an Administrative Concession, which (according to the laws of Spain) is subject to legal imperatives, including a specific time span.

The two year term is easy to justify. Since January 2006, the Ministry of Agriculture has been preparing a new Royal Decree, which will repeal law 1133/2002. Recently, the regional governments and the associations have held consultation meetings about the new Royal Decree is currently pending publication, something that will surely occur during the first half of 2007.

In the new Royal Decree, concessions are conceived within the scope of private agreements, meaning that concessions can be granted without being subject to a specific time span.

Concessions may be revoked at the request of the Breed Inspector appointed by the Ministry, when the requirements established in the concession are fulfilled.

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Once Royal Decree has been published, ANCCE will have to present a new application to handle the Stud Book. The new resolution will automatically continue, with its new conditions, including those currently granted.

Resources In recent weeks, there have been articles in various magazines that specialize in equestrian topics that could create doubts about the legitimacy of the MAPA resolution, citing national and European laws.

To start with, any person or institution in Spain is free to take legal action against any regulations that, in their opinion, violate their rights. It is no less certain that it is the courts that judge these legal rights, and not articles in the press.

It is true that one association has appealed against the March 1, 2006 resolution made by the General Breeding Office, by which ANCCE was granted the management of the PRE Stud Book. However, presenting an appeal will not hinder the effects of the resolution. In any case, it will be the jurisdiction who must decide who is right. Meanwhile, these appeals, as we know from our own experience, take a long time. ANCCE shall continue forward, because we have the presumption of legitimacy in the task that we are undertaking.

FESCCR Contrary to popular belief, the Fondo de Explotación de los Servicios de Cría Caballar y Remonta (FESCCR-know by most as Cria Caballar) will not disappear just because it is no longer in charge of the Equine Stud Books.

In fact, in the words of its current General, this will improve the remainder of the services that are inherent to the organization: breeding at the Military Stud Farm, attention to the mounted military squadrons, adaptation and improvement of the stallions at the Military Stud Farm etc.

For decades, FESCCR has provided a vital service to all equines in Spain, but times change and adaptability is essential. Cría Caballar must continue to be a reference for the Purebred Spanish Horse, independent of the fact that it no longer handles the Stud Book. What is more, it has already informed the Ministry of its intention to no longer handle the remaining Stud Books currently assigned.

To this effect, the date by which it will cease to administer these is the December 31, 2007.

From this, it can be deduced that it is impossible for the Stud Books to revert back to Cría Caballar, due to strategic government policy reasons that fall outside our field of competencies.

Fees A great deal has been said about this, and we would like to explain various concepts. The first, and most overwhelming, is that ANCCE has wanted to have an independent Stud Book, but one that also respects the principle of equality. Under the previous system, not all breeders paid the same amount; the rates applied by the veterinarians varied depending on variable criteria, even though the rates and public prices were all the same.

We do not wish to get into an argument with the various journalists who have questioned the project without really understanding it.

ANCCE shall continue forward, because we have the presumption of legitimacy in the task that we are undertaking.

A meeting was held at the NH Plaza de Armas Hotel on February 15 to discuss the PRE Stud Book

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At the meeting held in 2005 by the Commission for Registration Procedure, where all of the breeders’ associations were present, it was agreed that veterinarians would receive a maximum fee of ₏150. Many small breeders and those located in rural areas could not register their horses due to the fact that travelling to their stud farms was not considered profitable by the approved personnel, because of distance and the small number of horses that had to be registered.

The public price per horse of â‚Ź 25 per veterinary visit was only applicable to the FESCCR approved veterinarians, who, on the other hand, had not having carried out these tasks in years by expressed indication of the Service.

Therefore, it was a totally unrealistic price.

FESCCR will not disappear just because it is no longer in charge of the Equine Stud Books

This principle of equality, where everyone knows in advance what they will have to pay, being time-honoured, there are other factors that must be taken into account with regards to the fees: ‡ 9$7 9DOXH $GGHG 7D[ 3XEOLF SULFHV DQG fees, when they are applied by a public (government) administration, are tax exempt.

This is not applicable in our case. VAT is a sales tax that does not remain in the treasury of those handling the Stud Book., but rather, turned over to the Internal Revenue Service.

Moreover, this concept is not even considered in the budgets of any private company. Consequently, the established 16% tax is mandatory, as explained by both the Ministry (of Agriculture) and the Internal Revenue Service. ‡ &3, ,Q DQ\ EXVLQHVV DFWLYLW\ WKH &RQVXPHU Price Index is something that automatically

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has to be taken into account, and since our petition was presented, this index has experienced a 6.7% increase. ‡ 1HZ VHUYLFHV 7R LPSURYH WKH UHJLVWUDWLRQ procedure new services have been incorporated. What is currently seen as an expense and an effort will later be an advantage that will save work when processing documents.

This is the case of the Ownership Card; with the implementation of this card, annual stud farm status reports will be unnecessary in the future. ‡ %UHHGHU &RGHV ,W LV FOHDU WKDW $1&&( KDV WR maintain the structural costs of the Stud Book, which are quite considerable, while grants are limited. The services offered to members and non-members will logically entail certain structural costs which will be covered with a fee. In addition, this does not affect any preexisting breeders, as those with a breeder code assigned before December 31, 2006 will not have to make any payment. ‡ ,QWURGXFWLRQ RI 4XDOLWDWLYH ,PSURYHPHQWV Major efforts have been made to ensure that it is much more difficult to counterfeit the new documents. The new Passport that will be issued to all horses born as of this year comply with European Union regulations, with a new format and with more and enhanced security measures.

Designated veterinarians ANCCE, in addition to designing a dynamic and equitable administration model, wanted to establish two very important

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principles: REGISTRATION FIDELITY and INDEPENDENCE. Â&#x2021; 5(*,675$7,21 ),'(/,7< 7KLV PHDQV WKDW all the horses are registered in the PRE Stud Book must be Purebred Spanish Horses, progeny of approved PRE breeding stock, perfectly identified and with the test of parentage truthfully performed. Â&#x2021; ,1'(3(1'(1&( 7KH 35( 6WXG %RRN WKH concession of which has been granted to ANCCE, must be free of any type of breeder interference, now and whoever may in the future govern the destinations of the association. The Stud Book must not be an instrument of power to serve a few, but a useful element at the service of the breeders and of the breed.

Initially, there were many veterinarians who wanted to collaborate with the Stud Book.

NCCE required two prerequisites: the first being EXCLUSIVITY, meaning that they could carry out no other professional work in addition to their services for the Stud Book. This caused the majority of the applicants to decline the possibility of working with it. The second requirement was that of COMMITMENT, the guarantee that they would give body and soul to the project, with loyalty and honesty, not allowing pressures of any type from anyone.

Pedro Rey is the Technical Manager at the PRE Stud Book ofďŹ ce

Arancha Rodriguez is the Manager for International Affairs

Having agreed to these premises, the applicants went through a selection process. The Technical Director of the Stud Book chose the collaborators, as it was logical that the person in charge must have complete trust in them.

The designated veterinary personnel of the Stud Book have been endowed with a qualification that can be removed at any time, should there be proof that the person has failed to fulfil any of his/her registration obligations.

It will be the breeders, and their representatives, the associations, who will investigate their performances and who will inform the governing bodies of ANCCE, who will proceed in an inflexible way, should any irregularity be demonstrated.

We believe that this management model is much more impartial, more controllable and avoids any wrongdoing with the procedure.

This is something that could not be guaranteed with 800 people involved, as was the case before.

In any case, and from ANCCE, we are open to any consultation formulated by the breeders, because we believe that this is the best way in which to learn all the variables linked to the handling of the Stud Book.

The Stud Book must not be an instrument of power to serve a few, but a useful element at the service of the breeders and the breed

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PRICES AND FEES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2007 Payable to the LG PRE Representative Handling Fee € 50 Handling Fee € 50

Description, chip, blood test, Km, shipment, materials Description, chip, blood test, Km, shipment, materials Description, chip, blood test, Km, shipment, materials

Services Breeder Code Owner Code Initial Ownership Card (A) Initial Ownership Card (B) Ownership Card (proceedings) Ownership Card (late proceedings)

€ 60

Registration

€ 60

Late Registration (after deadline)

€ 60

Renovation of Passport Duplicate of Ownership Cart Duplicate of Passport

Description, chip, blood test, Km, shipment, materials

€ 35

Certificate & Examenation

€ 35

Certificate & Examenation (C)

€ 35

According to the norms of the Tribunal According to the norms of the Tribunal Dispatch

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Petition for Genetic Analysis (with sample) Petition for Genetic Analysis (without sample) Basic Breeding Stock Certificate first Basic Breeding Stock Certificate second Tribunal for Qualified Breeding Stock first Tribunal for Qualified Breeding Stock second Covering Certificate Name Change of Horse Registeration Certificate Export Certificate

VAT not included Payment: Consult with the corresponding Area Representative

Payable to the Main LG PRE Office Records € 150

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Per Horse and Owner Per Horse and Owner Per Horse and Owner

€8 € 30 € 30

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Per Horse and Owner

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VET’S CORNER Text by: Esther Gutierrez

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION Artificial insemination as an assisted reproduction technique in equines became widespread in the ‘80s due to its advantages in terms of health care and safety, handling and use of stallions. This practice allows the introduction of semen into the reproductive tract of the mare under aseptic conditions, avoiding the contamination associated with natural covering.

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Extraction of semen using an artificial vagina

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Modified Missouri-style artificial vagina (Picture provided by Dr. Jesús M. Dorado, University of Cordoba School of Veterinarian Science)

There can be many reasons why a breeder might decide to use artificial insemination (AI).

The most common is the interest in a stallion located in a distant geographical area, as it reduces the risks and the expenses associated with the transport of the mare.

Collection and evaluation of the semen

However, artificial insemination can be the method of choice for many other reasons:

ed with either an in-season mare, or a dummy

Usually, semen is collected using an artificial vagina, the temperature and pressure of which is regulated with water. The stallion is presentor phantom mare. Once the semen has been

collected, it is kept at body temperature (38º ,W LQFUHDVHV WKH SRVVLELOLW\ RI SUHJQDQF\ LQ C/100.4º F) until it has been evaluated. mares with reproductive problems.

Artificial insemination increases the possibility of pregnancy in mares with reproductive problems

,W UHGXFHV WKH ULVN RI SK\VLFDO LQMXULHV WR WKH The evaluation of the quality of the semen personnel and the animals, especially if the determines the volume, the concentration stallion is excitable. (the total number of sperm is the result of the ,W HQDEOHV VWDOOLRQV ZLWK SK\VLFDO RU UHSURductive problems to be used.

From the point of view of the owner of the stallion, artificial insemination increases the number of possible mares to be covered.

Artificial insemination is based on the collection of the semen, the addition of specific liquid diluters to facilitate conservation and transport, and the insemination of a mare.

There are three types of semen that can be used in AI: fresh, refrigerated and frozen.

It is important to understand the handling of the semen (its collection, evaluation and conservation), to capitalize on the process.

product of the volume of the ejaculate and the concentration) and the progressive mobility (number of sperm with lineal movement).

Other parameters that can be studied are: - conformation - percentage of live sperm - pH and bacterial cultivation (especially if some pathology is suspected).

Volume

20 - 60 ml

Concentration

200 mill/ml

Number of Sperm

4 - 12 billones

pH

7,2 - 7,7

% Mobile

70%

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Preparation of the semen The semen can be used fresh, refrigerated or frozen, the preparation and the duration are different in each case: Preparing mares (see the detailed bandaging of the tail and washing of the perineum. (Picture provided by Dr. JesĂşs M. Dorado, University of Cordoba School of Veterinarian Science)

Â&#x2021; :LWK IUHVK VHPHQ WKH PDUHV DUH LQVHPLQDWed with the semen just as it is collected from the stallion. Both animals must be present in the same place, since the average life of the semen, once outside the body, is very short.

Doses of 40 ml and 500 million progressive mobile sperm are used. Â&#x2021; 'LOXWHUV PXVW EH XVHG IRU UHIULJHUDWHG semen, which guarantee its conservation at temperatures of 4 - 5Âş C for a period of forty eight hours, thus enabling it to be transported. The insemination dose must contain a minimum of 500 million progressive mobile sperm.

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Â&#x2021; )UR]HQ VHPHQ UHTXLUHV VSHFLDO KDQGOLQJ IRU its conservation in liquid nitrogen (-196Âş C), a high percentage of sperm are damaged, therefore a greater concentration of sperm is necessary (800 million sperm in straws of 5 ml).

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Fresh or refrigerated Semen 40 -10 ml 500 million Frozen Semen

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Preparing the mare

This requires major coordination of all those involved in the handling of the stallion and the mare(s).

If there is a communication breakdown, insemination could be a frustrating and uneconomicaL.

Details to bear in mind: Â&#x2021; :LWK UHJDUGV WR WKH VWDOOLRQ LW LV LPSRUWDQW WR know the characteristics and longevity of the semen, the day of the week that the semen will be collected and the chosen method of transport. Â&#x2021; 7KH RZQHU RI WKH PDUH PXVW NQRZ WKH FRVWV of collection and preparation of the semen. Â&#x2021; 7KH DUULYDO RI WKH VHPHQ PXVW EH V\QFKURnized with the ovulation of the mare. The veterinarian will examine the mare to determine the precise moment of ovulation and will use the most suitable pharmaceuticals to manipulate her estrus cycle.

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The preparation of the mare involves the bandaging of her tail and the washing of her vaginal area. In the case of refrigerated semen, it is not generally necessary to heat this before inseminating the mare, but this will be done if their mobility is to be determined.

Twenty-four hours after the insemination, the reproductive tract is examined to test for the accumulation of liquid and ovulation.

Other details: Â&#x2021; 5HIULJHUDWHG VHPHQ VKRXOG DUULYH ZLWKLQ twenty-four hours of its preparation and it lasts for a further twenty-four to thirty six hours, the period in which the mare must ovulate. Â&#x2021; 7KH SHUFHQWDJH UDWHV RI FRQFHSWLRQ DUH higher when the mares are inseminated twenty-four hours before they ovulate.

Post-insemination ultrasound image compatible with accumulated ďŹ&#x201A;uid.

(Picture provided by Dr. JesĂşs M. Dorado, University of Cordoba School of Veterinarian Science)

Controlling follicular development (see detail of pre-ovulation follicle diameter 42 x 33 mm) (Picture provided by Dr. JesĂşs M. Dorado, University of Cordoba School of Veterinarian Science)

Â&#x2021; ,Q WKH FDVH RI $, ZLWK IUR]HQ VHPHQ WKH percentage of success is lower than in the other cases. Frozen semen has a short average life once it is in the uterus of the mare (of six to twelve hours), therefore the insemination must be carried out as close as is possible to the moment of ovulation.

The veterinarian will scan the mare every six or twelve hours.

The veterinarian will examine the mare to determine the precise moment of ovulation and will use the most suitable pharmaceuticals to manipulate her estrus cycle

A new field of possibilities opens up to equine reproduction with the use of artificial insemination. The technique of freezing semen will permit the development of a bank of high genetic potential that will contribute to the improvement of the breed. The use of refrigerated semen makes it much easier to cover mares with stallions that are a great distance apart.

Esther Gutierrez

Kit for the extraction of semen

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PRE-LEANING

Published in the Official Newspaper of the European Union on January 5, 20

Text by Paco Valverde

NEW EUROPEAN REGULATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF EQUINES On January 5, 2007, (CE) Regulation nº 1/2005 came into effect. This relates to the protection of animals during transportation and related operations. Due to this new law, Directives 64/432/CCE, 93/119/CE and (CE) Regulation nº 1255/97 have been changed.

The well-being of equines during transportation essentially depends on how the transporters behave on a daily basis, although there are also links to the breeders and dealers, as well as to the employees at the loading docks and those of the slaughterhouses. Thus, long journeys, being so-named those that exceed eight hours in duration, can have more implications for the well-being of equines than those journeys that cover only short distances.

Therefore, within the new Regulations, some specific procedures are established to guarantee better control of compliance with the regulations, particularly, improving the traceability of this type of transport operation.

Scope of application The Regulations will be used for the transportation of live vertebrate animals within the European Community. Nevertheless, they will not be applied to the transportation of animals when this is not connected to an economic activity, nor will they apply to the transportation of animals directly to or from veterinary consultancies or clinics, under the advice of a veterinarian.

Whenever transportation by sea, air or rail Gonzalo Argüeso

exceeds three hours, a groom, or other qualified person must be made available.

On the other hand, some of the dispositions of the current Regulations are not considered appropriate to be applied when registered equines are transported to and from competitions, races, cultural events or for breeding. That is to say, they are not transported for commercial reasons. However, these exceptions will not be applied to those equines transported directly or after having passed through a market or an authorized loading dock, to a slaughterhouse where they are to be sacrificed, in which case, these equines should be considered as «food chain equines».

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Also, when a breeder transports his/her own animals, using his/her own means, over a distance that does not exceed 50 kilometers from his/her facilities, and for the purpose of a seasonal transhumance, only two articles of the Regulations will be applicable. These are the sections that cover the general conditions of the transportation and the inspections and annual reports made by the authorities.

Documentation and planning Equine animals may only be transported if the documentation accrediting the origin and ownership of said animals, the place, date and time of departure, the destination and the planned duration of the journey, accompanies them in the means of transport.

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In the case that domesticated equines, which are unhandled, must undertake long journeys between (European Union) Member States, whose origin or destination is a third country, the transporters and the organizers must fulfill the dispositions related to the on-board log or route plan, which consist of the sections of planning, starting point and destination, declaration of the transporter and section for incidences.

In addition, for distances that exceed 65 kilometers between the starting place and the destination, the transportation of animals may only be contracted or subcontracted by authorized transportation companies. Thus, as of the 5th of January of 2008, only those who have obtained a certificate of aptitude may be drivers or grooms in a road vehicle dedicated to the transportation of domesticated equines.

This certificate can be obtained by having attended training courses and having passed an exam.

However, as of this past 1st of January, domesticated equine transporters – with the exception of registered equines – must use a navigation system for long journeys, which is in service for the first time. As of the 1st of January of 2009, this must be used by all means of transport traveling by road. The print-outs produced by this navigation system must be kept on file for at least three years.

Inspection and controls Highway transportation involving long journeys and by sea from an EU port for a distance exceeding ten nautical miles may only be carried out after the containers that are used for the transportation of domesticated equines have been inspected and approved.

Whenever it is necessary to tie the animals, ropes, halters or other means used must be sufficiently resistant to not break under normal transport conditions

Those caring for the animals at the starting place, over-night stops or destination must be attentive to notice any animals with wounds, physiological or pathological problems, as these are not considered in a fit state for transportation, and in particular, among other cases, mares that have exceeded 90% of their foreseen gestation, or mares that have given birth during the previous week, and also new born foals whose navel has not completely healed.

Notwithstanding, the abovementioned will not be applicable to registered equines if the purpose of the journey is to improve the health of the pregnant mare and her well-being during foaling, or to newly born foals with their registered dams, whenever in both cases the animals are continually accompanied by a groom who is devoted to them during the journey.

Some of the dispositions of the Regulations are not considered appropriate to be applied when registered equines are transported to and from competitions, races, cultural events or for breeding

In the case of long journeys involving domesticated equines, as opposed to registered equines, those in charge of them must complete the relative dispositions in the on-board log or route plan as specified in the appendix of the Regulations. In addition, on long journeys involving domesticated equines, between (European) Member States and with the origin or destination in third countries, the authority of the starting place must carry out the relevant controls; also, controls may also be carried out at any stage of the journey.

Means of transport The means of transport, the containers and their equipment must be designed, built,

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maintained and used in such a way as to avoid wounds, or suffering and to guarantee the safety of the animals. Thus, foals of less than four months must be provided with adequate beds of suitable material, which guarantees comfort appropriate for the species, to the number of animals transported, to the duration of the journey and to the climatic conditions. This material must offer an appropriate absorption of urine and feces.

In keeping with European Union or national regulations for the safety of crew members and passengers, whenever the transportation by sea, air or rail exceeds three hours, the groom, or any other person on board who is qualified to perform the task efficiently and without cruelty, be provided with a method of sacrifice suitable for the species being transported.

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The vehicles in which the animals are transported by road or by rail must carry a clear and visible sign that indicates the presence of live animals, except when the animals are transported in containers.

Handling When the loading or unloading operation lasts more than four hours, there must be appropriate facilities available to stable, feed and water the animals outside the means of transport, without them having to be tied up; these operations must be supervised by an authorized veterinarian.

The inclination of the loading and unloading ramps must not exceed a twenty degree (20º) angle, that is to say, 36.4% with regards to the horizontal, when horses are transported.

If the slope exceeds ten degrees (10º), that is to say, 17.6% with regards to the horizontal, the ramps must be equipped with a system, for example sidebars, to guarantee that the equines can ascend or descend without any risk or difficulty.

Domesticated equines, except mares that are traveling with their foals, must be transported in individual compartments when the vehicle is loaded onto a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. Exceptions to this disposition may be granted, to conform to the national regulations, whenever the (European Union) Member State notifies these to the Permanent Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health. Also, except for when foals are accompanied by their dams, long journeys for domesticated equines will only be permitted if their age exceeds four months, except in the case of registered equines.

The transportation of equines in vehicles equipped with several levels may only be carried out if these animals occupy the lower level and no animal is placed on the upper level.

The minimum height within the compartments must be of at least 72 cm higher than the wither-height of the tallest animal. In addition, unhandled equines must not be transported in groups of more than four individuals and must not be taken on long journeys.

When the loading or unloading operation lasts more than four hours, there must be appropriate facilities available to stable, feed and water the animals outside the means of transport

Domesticated equines will only be allowed to undertake long journeys if they exceed the age of four months, except in the case of registered equines

Certificates Domesticated equines exceeding eight months of age must be haltered during transportation, except when these equines are unhandled. In addition, whenever it is necessary to tie the animals, the ropes, halters or other methods used must be sufficiently resistant to not break under normal transport conditions, must be designed in such a way that it avoids all risk of strangulation or lesion, in such a way that the animals, should it be necessary, can lie down, feed and be watered. All the abovementioned will be applied mutatis mutandis – the necessary changes have been made - to the means of transport.

The authority or organization designated by the Member State will grant, on application, the certificates of approval for the means of transport by road, used for long journeys and for ships dedicated to the transportation of livestock, whenever these have passed the corresponding inspection. These certificates will be valid for a maximum period of five years starting from the date on which they were produced, and will no longer be valid following the adaptation or modification of the means of transport, in such a way as that it affects the well-being of the animals.

Unhandled equines must not be transported in groups of more than four individuals and must not be taken on long journeys

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AVAILABLE SPACE Definitions

The space available for the animals must be a minimum of that which is laid out below:

Transport by Rail Adult horses

1,75 m2 (0,7 x 2,5 m) (*)

Youngstock (6 – 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours)

1,2 m2 (0,6 x 2 m)

Youngstock (6 – 24 months) (for journeys of more than 48 hours)

2,4 m2 (1,2 x 2 m)

Ponies (under 144 cm)

1 m2 (0,6 x 1,8 m)

Foals (0 – 6 months)

1,4 m2 (1 x 1,4 m)

(*) The usual regulation width of the train cars is 2.6 to 2.7 m.

Note: For long journeys, the foals and youngstock must be able to lie down

These figures may vary up to a maximum of 10% for mature horses and for ponies, and up to a maximum of 20% for foals and youngstock, not only depending on their weight and size, but also on their physical condition, the climatic conditions and the probable duration of the journey.

Transport by Road 1,75 m2 (0,7 x 2,5 m)

Youngstock (6 – 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours)

1,2 m2 (0,6 x 2 m)

Youngstock (6 – 24 months) (for journeys of more than 48 hours)

2,4 m2 (1,2 x 2 m)

Ponies (under 144 cm)

1 m2 (0,6 x 1,8 m)

Foals (0 – 6 months)

1,4 m2 (1 x 1,4 m)

Note: For long journeys, the foals and youngstock must be able to lie down

Transport by Sea Live-weight in kg

m2/animal

200 – 300

0,90 – 1,175

300 – 400

1,175 – 1,45

400 – 500

1,45 – 1,725

500 – 600

1,725 – 2

600 – 700

2 – 2,25

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«Registered equines», those defined as such in the Directive 90/426/CEE. That is to say, those that are identified by means of an identification document produced by the breed authority or any other authority of country of origin of the equine, in charge of the administration of the stud book or the breed register of this equine, or by any international association or organization charged with the control of horses destined for competitions or races.

«Transportation», the movement of animals carried out in one or several means of transport, as well as the related operations, including the loading, unloading, traveling and resting, until the final unloading of the animals at their place of destination.

Adult horses

These figures may vary up to a maximum of 10% for mature horses and for ponies, and up to a maximum of 20% for foals and youngstock, not only depending on their weight and size, but also on their physical condition, the climatic conditions and the probable duration of the journey.

«Loading docks», the places, such as stud farms, centers of collection, and markets, in which domesticated equines from different stud farms are grouped together to make up a load for transportation.

«Means of transport», road or rail vehicles, boats and airplanes utilized for the transportation of animals.

«Groom», a person directly in charge of the well-being of the animals, which he/ she accompanies during the journey.

«Unhandled equines», those equines that cannot be tied up or led by the halter without causing them worry, pain or avoidable suffering.

«Long journey», a journey whose duration exceeds eight hours starting from the moment in which the first animal in the group is loaded.

«Ship dedicated to the transportation of livestock», a ship used for the transportation of domesticated equines or domesticated animals (cattle, sheep, goats or pigs), which is not a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship or any other craft used for the transportation of animals in mobile containers.

«Container», any crate, box, receptacle or other rigid structure used for the transportation of animals, which is not a means of transport. «Transporter», any individual or corporation who transports animals on their own account or for a third party.

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ANCCE REPORTS

ANCCE Travels Abroad in 2007 PRE promotional activities abroad have recently been published on the ANCCE web This calendar listing PRE promotional activities strives to maintain ANCCE’s presence in traditional markets and promote new clients in other geographic areas, including the Scandinavian and Russian markets.

ANCCE’s promotional activities on the international scene include having a stand and passing out promotional material to all those who visit the stand. Moreover, this past year, a pamphlet has been edited with information and characteristics about the breed, the Association, SICAB and the Web. The new pamphlet has been translated into English, French, Italian and German.

Likewise, posters with the brands belonging to stud farms that are members of ANCCE will be made available, as well as issues of the magazine, with a complete list of members and contact information; the promotional DVD will be aired with reference to the aforementioned pamphlet, footage of Spanish Horses at the Olympics in Athens and the World Equestrian Games in Jerez. Also, we will provide copies of the ANCCE Breeders’ Book, auction catalogues, calendar of conformational competitions and other material that is edited throughout the year.

Horses will also participate in the trade fairs, based on objective criteria: the results obtained at Spanish Conformational Championship Finals or the ANCCE Cup (in the case of horses with specific competitive abilities). Champions are contacted first, followed by the nest in line until the quota is fulfilled.

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2007 PROMOTIONAL PLAN ABROAD PARTICIPATION IN TRADE FAIRS & DIRECT MISSIONS COMPETITION

LOCATION

DATE

OBSERVATIONS

HORSE&RIDER 2007

Herning, Denmark

8-11 March

240 Exhibitors & 43,280 Visitors

EQUITANA

Essen, Germany

10-18 March

FIESTA FLORIDA

Wellington, Florida, USA

18-22 January

ROYAL WELSH SHOW

Whales, United Kingdom

23-26 July

NATIONAL CELEBRATION LAS VEGAS

Nevada, USA

August

9 TH INTERNATIONAL HORSE EXHIBITIONS-EQUIROS

Moscow, Russia

August

FIERA CAVALLI

Verona, Italy

November

Promotional Material Breed pamphlet

English, German, Italian, Spanish

CD Rom about the Breed

Spanish, English

Poster with Brands SICAB Poster 2007 Calendar Advertisements United Kingdom United States Italy Germany Reverse Missions for Journalists United Kingdom United States Italy Germany

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ANCCE & El Caballo Sign Agreement For the first time, ANCCE and the Sevilla firm, El Caballo, are creating a full collection for men and women. The first creations, for summer of 2007, can be purchased in the multi-brand store found throughout Spain, and the main store located in downtown Sevilla on Antonia Diaz street.

The Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders’ Association of Spain (ANCCE) and the firm El Caballo, from Sevilla, are working together to sell an exclusive line of appeal with the ANCCE brand. Recently signed, the agreement will cover a six-year period, and two collections per year—Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter—with designs that the prestigious store will present.

El Caballo will provide its experience and knowledge of the fashion world, while ANCCE

will supply the brand name. Thus, the ANCCE brand will enjoy year round support in addition to national promotion, as well as generating resources for ANCCE. Another objective is for the ANCCE brand to be found in at least one store in each province.

However, the collections will not be found in the single-brand stores of El Caballo, but rather in equestrian stores where the Sevillian company is a major product supplier, meaning more than one hundred stores throughout Spain. ANCCE will also have a link at www. ancce.com to the on-line store where you can see the clothing for each collection and place orders.

The initial 2007 Summer collection for both men and women will be limited, but will include polo (sweat-wear) shirts, jackets, vests.

Installment Plan Hits Equestrian Circles ANCCE makes arrangements with the “La Caixa” savings & loan bank to finance the purchase of horses

If you can buy almost anything on an installment plan, why not apply it to the world of horses? That is the proposal that ANCCE has presented before the “La Caixa” savings & loan bank. This financial entity, which works closely with ANCCE and the PRE Stud Book office, was please to accept the idea.

The philosophy behind the idea is to facilitate the process for horse sales and the final consumer, so that the end user can take advantage of this wonderful tool, which up until now, was impossible.

Local markets are currently stagnating, and we are all aware of the fact that our products fail to reach the end user—the nonprofessional rider. Most sales focus on the start up of new stud farms.

By making an installment plan possible for potential buyers, any supporter can purchase a Purebred Spanish Horse with-

out saving for months or having to dish out a large sum, but rather, make monthly payments.

Thus, the purchaser takes out a personal loan, with a minimal amount of paperwork, and goes home with his/her horse. On the other hand, La Caixa will pay the seller the full amount of the purchase (in this case, a PRE horse) in a single payment. As with other installment plans found at a number of banks, you will be able to finance the entire amount or only part of the sales price.

Full-fledged member of ANCCE will have the corresponding forms with the specific conditions and the financing procedures so that they can provide purchasers with information, or, if you prefer, you can send the buyer to the nearest La Caixa office.

This service will be ready and available as of March 1 (for members).

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ANTONIO RAMOS, FARM MANAGER Text by Paco Valverde

He began as a cattle hand who worked with fighting bulls; he continued as a horseman. Last year, at the age of eightytwo, he participated in the competitions held in Carmona (Sevilla) and at SICAB as farm manager for the “Salvador Guardiola” stud farm.

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Riding a horse at the April Fair in Sevilla in 1964 (Picture: Antonio Ramos file)

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Born on April 24, 1924, he was raised at the “Benamalillo” country farm, where he cared for the fighting bulls owned by Romualdo Arias de Reina as they grazed. He worked at the “La Alameda” farm for another eleven years. In the fifties, he worked for Arturo Pérez López de Tejada, who raised fighting bulls, although three years later, he decided to return to “La Alameda”.

Shortly after his return, Emilio Martínez Cañavate, the owner of “La Alameda,” decided to sell the farm to Juan Lora, and so Antonio Ramos had to leave, as the new owner had no need for a horseman. Later, he spent two years working at the “Lopera” farm in the town of Montellano, in the province of Seville – which was rented by Manuel Suárez at the time. It was about 1963 when he began working as a horseman at the “Pinganillo” farm, which was part of the “Salvador Guardiola Fantoni” stud farm.

Even today, he still visits the stud farm and continues to ride some of the PRE horses there.

Work in the country Work in the country has changed a lot for this farm manager; in the old days, everything was done on horse back. “Imagine, when I was working for Arturo Pérez López de Tejada, we left with a herd of fighting cows from “Merinas”, close to Lora del Río, and we had to take them near Los Palacios. If a cow had calved, we’d leave her tied up at the “La Bóveda” farm near Carmona and pick them up on the way back.

We stopped by “Bucaré” and “Juan Gómez.”

We spend a week away from home; today, it is all done with trucks.”

He continues to explain how farm chores were done in the past, and how everything was once done on horseback. According to Antonio Ramos, there are some cow hands today that don’t even know how to ride a horse, as they go from one place to another by car or on motorcycle. “In the old days, two cow hands went out to feed the bulls: one tested the bulls and the other poured out the grain. Also, one day, you took a canvas bag full of straw, and the next day full of grain.” For him, things were done differently back then; today, everything is mechanized. Moreover, he has always liked to chase and test fighting bulls with a wooden pole (know as Acoso y Derribo), especially when the pole came from American trees, usually from the floodplains in Cuba. “The good garrocha poles were always from majagua wood, which is hardwood. Nowadays, I don’t like the poles,” explains Antonio Ramos.

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At “Pinganillo” I started out at the “Pinganillo” farm, breaking crossbreds called “Cirverto I” and “Barril”.

Nevertheless, there were PREs in the stables: “Destinado”, “Gallareto” and “Cacique,” which Salvador Guardiola Domínguez used as a mounted bullfighter. “Those horses - being that he had died - his wife didn’t want to ride them. That’s why I started out riding only “Cirveto I” and “Barril”. At that time, the farm manager of the fighting bulls was Antonio Avilés, although he died a year alter Antonio Ramos came to the farm and the post was given to Luis Saavedra.

The image of Antonio Ramos was used to promote SICAB 1996

“In this day and age, people just want big horses…. For me, the past horses were better that what we have now”

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At the time, there were a hundred and fifty mares, between PREs and crossbreeds, but the numbers of PRE foals were limited.

“Somebody from Barcelona used to take four or five colts that were born. Back then, a horse wasn’t worth much and there were a lot of mares but few colts.” Shortly after Antonio Ramos started working at the farm, Jaime Guardiola Domínguez finished studying and took over the stud farm. “All at once he got rid of fifty mares; we went to Jerez de la Frontera and we brought the sire of “y Centello,” “Cariñoso.”

With Jaime Guardiola, things were formalized, and those that were useless were sold.”

Years ago, it was normal to see only bay and dapple gray PREs

For him, a good farm manager is a man who knows about horses, and is well-focused

Horses in the field He learned to use Purebred Spanish Horses in the fields from a very tender age. These were later crossed with other breeds, resulting in a very high spirited and difficult to train horse, unlike Spanish Horses.

Antonio Ramos wearing traditional Andalusian country attire at SICAB

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He is of the opinion that horses in the country must be well trained - you have to get them into it and, above all, you must practice chasing and flipping bulls when the time is right, without pressuring them, as “hurrying a horse ends up delaying it. A horse, especially a Purebred Spanish Horse, has less work than others and, of course, he isn’t afraid like the crossbreeds, so when a calf or bull moos, you needn’t hold your hat.”

Also, the Spanish horse of then is not like it is today. “It was a short horse, because today, a horse wouldn’t fit in the stalls at “Pinganillo”. In this day and age, people just want big horses… For me, the past horses were better that what we have now.”

Apart from the horses, he has also trained PRE mares. For this farm manager, the Purebred Spanish Horse has always been easy to train.

“I had a Spanish mare I tested bulls with; her name was “Majita”, and she was lighter than any crossbreed. The mare appears in a picture that Zotal has, leaving the Jerez gate with a girl on her back. That is my mare,” points out Antonio Ramos.

The Importance of Colour

Antonio Ramos Rodriguez on horseback leaving the Guardiola home, located in the Puerta de Jerez area of Sevilla, with some children

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Years ago, it was normal to see only bay and dapple grey. “And now… well, just take a look at a black horse, people would say…black was never selected because it was said that it was for funeral carriages. I’ve read a book, one that Jaime Guardiola has, that said that from Cordoba to Jerez, almost all of them were dapple-grey. Meanwhile, in the stables…bay horses came in.”

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The work of a Farm Manager The way animals are branded has changed a lot from the way it used to be done. At his age, he is still in charge of branding and shoeing colts; he has even made some (shoes). “Before, you lassoed them; several people held on, you’d throw them to the ground and brand them. However, we had one case where we threw the colt and he broke his neck. Today, it is much easier, you grab the colt, put him in the chute, you give them a bit of tranquilizer that leaves him a bit dazed, and you get them in the narrowest part. Right there, you brand them, with no need to throw them.”

Something else that has changed with the passing of time is the way a Purebred Spanish Horse ranch is managed. “Now it is much better; people work much less. We have a walker for five horses, and they’re there all the time you want. Before that was not the case, you had to ride them, and those that weren’t ridden you had to take them out and work them in hand. Today, the walker is helpful, but you used to work a horse more, and they were better.”

For him, a good farm manager is a man who is knowledgeable about horses and well-focused. “When I was training horses, I always thought how I was going to do things. I have insisted until I got what I wanted. Today, unfortunately, I get the feeling that there are very few people like that.

Now, they spend two hours trying to catch a mare in a pen, and it used to be that with a shout, they would all come running to you.”

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STUD FARM Publicity-report Text by: Paco Valverde Photos by: Natalia Castro

CAN MAYNOU, QUALITY ABOVE ALL

Stallion “Nero II” has an Alonso Moreno de la Cova brand

Roca del Vallés, a town in the Vallés district east of the province of Barcelona, is home to the Purebred Spanish Horses belonging to Antonio Jorodovich. Although the stud farm was founded a relatively short time ago, it is well known thanks to the fact that it has earned most outstanding results in the conformational competitions it has attended.

Breeder Antonio Jorodovich

“I look for breed and whether he moves, if there is breed and he doesn’t move, the horse does not cover our own mares.”

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Some twenty kilometers from Barcelona, there is an old farmhouse called Can Maynou, which could translate from Catalan as “almost nevermore new.” The farmhouse, where the family Jorodovich Heredia lives, dates back to the year 1400. On the one hundred hectares of land surrounding the homestead, Yeguada Can Maynou raises its Purebred Spanish Horses. “I bought the property because I have always liked to live in the countryside, and my family has always been linked, one way or another, to the world of horses and donkeys”, explains Catalonian Antonio Jorodovich, whose family comes from Rumania, said.

However, before breeding Purebred Spanish Horses, this breeder produced horses for meat; he was one of the largest exporters. Between 500 or 600 head of Spanish-Breton horses were fattened on the Can Maynou property. “I started by just liking them, I remember that one day I bought a lot of Purebred Spanish mares and one of them foaled on the farm, soon after

that, I began to breed and buy animals, until I had 15 or 20 mares.” It was at this time, that Jorodovich thought about making a brand with which to brand the new horses and to give a name to the new stud farm. “I thought that I’d give it the same name as the property and as a brand, I took the initials of the surnames of my children; the J for Jorodovich and the H for Heredia.” Even today, you can still see some Spanish-Breton horses at Can Maynou, and their offspring are given to the clients and friends who visit the property.

Beginnings It was in 2003 that Antonio Jorodovich began to take the breeding business more seriously.

Thus, the first mares that he bought came from the Miguel Bohórquez in Jerez stud farm, but always looking for the “Albero II” line. Later on, and guided by the commercial fashion at the time, he bought a lot of mares from the

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Herd of mares

Sevillian breeder, José Luis de la Escalera. “I bought three black mares from José Luis de la Escalera and some foals. I also bought some black and bay mares from María Fernanda de la Escalera.” Little by little he bought more horses from Marín García, Bohórquez and from Benito Sierra in Sanlucar. Today, he has four hundred PRE horses.

The main nucleus of the stud farm is made up of thirty-six mares with “Albero II” lines, carrying Francisco Lazo and Yeguada Militar (Military Stud Farm) brands.

Currently, the main nucleus of the stud farm is made up of thirty-six mares with “Albero II” lines, carrying Francisco Lazo and Yeguada Militar (Military Stud Farm) brands. Then, there is another group of mares that are descended from “Lebrijano”, also from Yeguada Militar, and a third group which are, shall we say, the commercial one, made up of black de la Escalera mares and others which are dun.

What do you breed?

Riders and new breeders in search of horses are the usual clients at the Can Maynou stud farm

At Can Maynou, quality is bred above anything else. “To give you an idea..., people are crazy about dun horses and I have the mares at giveaway prices, the same with grays. I sell a lot... well, maybe we sell better than anybody, although there are people who believe that we are expensive and yet it is just the opposite case”, assures Antonio Jorodovich.

Nevertheless, he is trying to breed a horse that is, above all, functional. He also believe that a trained Purebred Spanish Horse can do everything, but it not lose the breed prototype. “I see horses that have the movements for dressage, but I am not seeing a Spanish Horse, and this does not do anything for me.

For that I would go to Germany and buy a good competition horse....”

From when the foals are born, until they reach the age of three and a half or four, they remain turned out. “Here some of the youngsters compete and if they are not going anywhere in two months during, they are returned to the field. I am talking about a hundred-hectare farm, where the horses have to cover two and half kilometers of bushes in order to reach their food and water, every day”. Furthermore, snow usually covers the farm for a month and half during the winter while summers are scorching hot.

Although the opposite appears to be true, the color of the horses is not what the stud farm values most, but rather whenever they acquire a horse, they look for the quality. “Well... a quality youngster that happens to be dun is preferable..., but not really. In November, before SICAB, I began to look at animals for this season and I was looking for quality”, the breeder indicates.

Covering He covers his mares with twelve of his own stallions, not using stallions belonging to anyone else. Currently, he is using “Redondo VII”, “Batanero VII”, “Nero II”, “Lebrijano XVII” and “Ébano XLIII” a great deal, and he will begin to cover this year with “Chinchoso III”, a chestnut stallion from José Luis de la Escalera.

The criteria that the breeder has followed when selecting a horse as a sire stallion have been:

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the breed prototype: that his conformation and movement are correct. “I look for breed and whether he moves, if there is breed and he doesn’t move, the horse does not cover our own mares, ……” The guiding light when crossing a stallion with a specific brood-mare are the origins or the physique. “If the walk of this mare is not the best, I try to cover her with a stallion that has a better walk... although this is not always an exact science”.

Clients and the future Riders and new breeders in search of horses are the usual clients at the Can Maynou

Data: Name: Yeguada Can Maynou Location: Motorway AP7 (exit 12, Cardedeu) 08430 La Roca del Vallés (Barcelona) Size: 100 hectares

stud farm. The riders come looking for a horse for dressage, although there are many fans in this area who buy horses for hacking.

Nevertheless, Antonio Jorodovich points out that what is most requested of him are horses that can participate in conformational competitions, and also dun-colored horses.

Can Maynou is a member of UCCE (Union of Spanish Horse Breeders) and ANCCE (National Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders’ Association of Spain). In addition, they believe that an encouraging future is awaiting the PRE. Meanwhile, Can Maynou is preparing for the season and will attempt to become the Best Stud Farm at SICAB 2007.

Stallions: 12

Outdoor school: 1

Broodmares: 150

Other facilities: horse walker, veterinarian clinic, exhibition barn, garages, client care center, etc.

Total number of horses: 400 Colors: all Number of stables: 40 Covered school: 1

People employed at the stud farm: two riders, two presenters, seven grooms and one veterinarian.

Can Maynou is a member of UCCE (Union of Spanish Horse Breeders) and ANCCE (National Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders’ Association of Spain)

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PRE HISTORY

THE PUREBRED SPANISH HORSE

Text by: Juan Carlos Altamirano

PRIOR TO THE BIRTH OF A MYTH

(I)

The onset of the Neolithic (8,000 – 3,000 BC) marked a revolution for humanity, as it heralded important changes for humankind. It was during this period that men and women went from collecting to producing food and began considering the domestication of certain animals (such as pigs, sheep, goats, cows, etc) as a method to supply their basic needs for food.

Horses in Andalusia during the Palaeolithic By the end of the 19th century, zoologists had limited their sights to two groups of horses, the warmbloods (eastern group) and the cold bloods (western group), granting each different origins. Although Darwin based his studies of equines on a single species of wild origin, there is no consensus in terms of the actual horses from which species modern horses evolved, as some state that it derived from Przewalski and others from Tarpan. There are also different theories in regard to which lineage the horses that eventually arrived in Andalusia belong.

Some authors have defended the theory that they are descendents of Przewalski, although these have 66 pairs of chromosomes, while the contemporary horse has 64, which makes them genetically different. On the other hand, Juliet Clutton-Brok has written that Przewalski does not seem to be directly linked to the ancestors of domestic European horses. She considers a more acceptable theory to be one which considers Przewalski to have been a “lateral offspring of the Pleistocene horses that survived extinction.” Other authors are of the opinion that modern horses derived from Tarpan, or a crossbreed between both Przewalski and Tarpan. It has been said that this crossbreeding could have begun on the Iberian Peninsula, as Przewalski is the predecessor of those horses that entered Spain from the North after having crossed the Pyrenees Mountains, and the Tarpan the predecessor for those that arrived from Northern Africa.

Thus, it can be stated that we know the most remote origin of the horse. It is also possible to note that, despite this knowledge, we have nevertheless failed to determine the exact ori-

gin of the contemporary domesticated horse.

The truth is that, with current knowledge, it is still rather complicated to state which is the true lineage of the modern horse due to the fact that humans have intervened for thousands of years in its evolution, first as a source of food and later in order to utilize it as a means of transportation. As L. Adametz states: “Most of the European equine breeds and sub-breeds are of mixed origin and contain more or less breed elements, in a variety of proportions.”

During the Palaeolithic, horses were to have been found in Europe, as proven by the fossils found and also artistic representations of them in caves. However, during this period, humans only observed horses and at most used them as food - until the Neolithic, at which point they were domesticated.

Equine bones have been found throughout the Iberian Peninsula, although in limited numbers.

One of the oldest sites where bones have been found in Andalusia is Cullar Baza in the province of Granada, which dates back to 600,000 B.C. In one of the more recent phases of the lower Palaeolithic, fossils were found in the Solana del Zamborino site between Guadix and Baza (in the province of Granada). These excavations exposed information published

by Martín Penela, who states that thirty-eight percent of all the remains of animals that had been hunted and used for food were equines.

Some authors have defended the theory that modern day horses are descendents of Przewalski, although these have 66 pairs of chromosomes, while the contemporary horse has 64, thus making them genetically different

With the onset of the last glacial period (100,000 – 32,000 B.C.), humans sought shelter in caves due to the drop in temperature. There is evidence of equines from this time period, due to the bones found in the Carigüela, Cueva Horá and Zafarraya sites, all of which are located in the province of Granada. Thanks to these bones, we know that the characteristics

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BORDE II (Receloso XV & Ijada by Bonito VII 1980) is a dapple-gray mare bred

by Yeguada Algaida

By 1,000 B.C., horses were used under saddle; horse shoes were fixed with nails, and spurs and metal bits were also utilized

The Romans took a number of years to begin breeding horses; they preferred the Iberian riders as allies, and left the breeding of mules to the locals, as they had more experience in both the breeding and training of equines

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of these equines varied and were similar to those found at other European sites. Between 32,000 – 8,200 B.C., the vegetation in Europe underwent drastic changes and, in spite of once having been a forest steppe, a shortage of vegetation forced the horses to migrate to the Asian steppes. The fossil remains found in Andalusia from this era decrease greatly, but not the artistic representations. The Upper Palaeolithic could have represented a time in which humans utilized art as a means for cultural, social and even religious expression.

Of the drawings found in Andalusia, the most outstanding are the representations of horses found in the caves of La Pileta, Trinidad and Nerja (in Málaga), Malalmuerzo (in Granada), Palomas (in Cádiz), Castillo (in Santander), the horses of Ekain (in Guipúzcoa) and, of course, the Altamira cave drawings (in Cantabria), dating to 14,000 and 12,500 B.C. There are a number of different opinions regarding the exact process of the emigration of equines from the Iberian Peninsula to Eurasia.

While some authors defend this emigration as fact, others, such as Uerpmann, contend that there were independent zones where horses could have been found in the south and eastern coast of the peninsula, based on the existence of both artistic representations and skeletal remains. Jesus Altuna shares this same opinion, as he contends that horses did not disappear all together, although emigration greatly reduced their numbers.

Based on this statement, it can be deduced that the horses on the Iberian Peninsula were

domesticated independently of the process that took place in Eurasia, as will be discussed later. To accept this theory, it is necessary to first interconnect the wild horse breeds that remained in the region with those that arrived later, and then, above all, to prove that the cultural innovation of domestication had not diffused from Eurasia.

From this emigration, as has been pointed out, various types of equines survived, among them, the Taran and the Przewalski, which are said to have been the common predecessors of all horse breeds existent today. The former disappeared, and the latter - which received its name from the Russian official who discovered it in Mongolia, Nikolai Mikhaylovich Przewalski - was initially considered a new species until it was discovered to have actually been a subspecies of Equus caballus a short time later.

Due to pressure that occurred mainly because of a desire to display them in European zoos, Przewalski almost became extinct. The last wild herd, with seventeen horses, was seen in Mongolia in 1967. This equine is small (about 13 hands), caramel (dun) coloured with a lighter coloured belly and nose, has a short, erect mane, a narrow mule stripe, large ears, saint zebra stripes on its legs and head, and a scarcely populated tail.

Neolithic Period The initial domestication of horses dates back to the Neolithic period, in the Caspian and

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Black Sea regions. Chinese documents prove that there had been invasions on horseback in 4,000 B.C. In addition, herding by nomads on the Asian steppe was based on the utilization of riding horses. During the second millennium, there also occurred intensive emigration caused by strong demographic expansion towards the south which in turn encouraged an economic growth that extended throughout the region and diffused to Iran and Iraq. Up until that point, there had been virtually no selection of equines; it was as of that point the conformational variability grew almost constantly until it became what it is today. Domestication favoured the appearance of various types of horse as a consequence of both the variables found in the species and the objective to which horses were destined, depending on the society to have utilized them. At the same time, they were crossbred with each other as a consequence of the emigration of people and continuous warfare, which favoured the diffusion of the domesticated horse, as they had been valued as spoils of war. Due to this, horses were deliberately re-located from one region to another by humans.

The return of equines to Andalusia If part of equine migration had its origins on the Asian steppes and then spread towards northern Africa through the Arab countries to the Iberian Peninsula, the other extended throughout all of Europe and crossed the Pyrenees Mountains to reach Iberia. The Celts, an IndoEuropean people who conquered the Iberian Peninsula before the coming of the Romans (Carpetans, Vettones, Perendons, etc.), were the first to introduce horses to the Peninsula (1,200 – 1,100 B.C.) through the Pyrenees.

At that time, horses had been utilized to pull carts. These pre-Roman people settled in the north, northeast and west of the Peninsula by 1,000 B.C. and began to saddle horses. In order to do this, they fixed upon their horses shoes with nails and also utilized spurs and metal bits. From that point forward, the introduction of equines to the Iberian Peninsula from both other European regions and northern Africa was continual, lasting throughout the following centuries.

In 550 B.C., the Carthaginians brought an army of 2,000 riders on horseback to Hispania (Spain) and, two centuries later, after a treaty with Rome that limited their expansion within the Iberian Peninsula, they established their main headquarters in Cadiz. In spite of what some authors have stated, Andalusia was not yet an important region for horse breeding.

Several centuries would pass before it would be recognized as such, regardless of the coming and going of Iberians, Carthaginians,

Phoenicians and Greek colonizers, who had provided little knowledge about horses as a result of their seafaring nature. Most outstanding was the new entry of Libyan horses at the hands of Hamilcar, who arrived in Spain in the 237 B.C. from Carthage accompanied by his son-in-law Hasdrubal and son Hannibal. More than 20,000 horses were imported under his rule, in addition to another 12,000 that were brought by Hannibal while he was preparing for the Second Punic War. This marked the onset of Spanish horse breeding, especially in the Andalusian region.

Hispanic riders made up of Celts, Celt Iberians and Iberians, all allies of Hannibal once he was proclaimed chief of the Carthaginian army, were already excellent riders. Their systematic war tactics included continual, short attacks, followed by a quick retreat; they became the scourge of the Roman legions.

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EDUCADO X, (Centella V & Educada III by Ebano) a bay, was bred by the heirs of Salvador Guardiola Fantoni is owned by Rafael Ayala Muñoz

The Roman Era When Rome began to expand its borders in the Italian Peninsula, it had not possessed a cavalry; therefore, its legions were composed of what had already been available. With the Iberian riders as allies, they preferred to leave the breeding of mules to the locals, as they had more experience in both breeding and training equines. Years later, the Romans began to breed horses in the southern Iberian Peninsula in order to have swift horses for chariot races. Columella might very well have been one of the most influential Roman authors in the improvement and proliferation of the herds of equine centuries later in Andalusia, due to both his personal knowledge regarding horse breeding and recommendations. It is possible that it was his wisdom which had laid the foundation for the equestrian culture that arose in this region and would, centuries later, be diffused worldwide. It was the invasion of the Gauss (in 390 A.D.) that made him realize the importance of horses and the mobility that they provided his legions. Although very slow to have been established, the utilization of horses eventually became more common place within the Roman army and, from that point, horses travelled to any place that Rome conquered. Due a shortage of horses in Italy, however, Rome usually delegated its cavalry to Barbarians, Scythians, Samaritans and Goths. Even when the Empire was in danger due to the continual attacks of Germanic tribes, the Romans sought the help of indigenous, Romanized cavalries for defence. The movement of armies, and commerce between the various peoples, favoured the dissemination of equine breeds, as well as genetic varieties, between continents.

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INSPIRADA XX (Educado X & Candela XVII by Candelo) is a mare bred by Rafael Ayala Muñoz

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ANDALUZ DE FRAILE (Almendrito II & Andaluza XXXV

by Vespasiano) is a dapple gray stallion bred by Aquilino Fraile Garcia

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2007 CONFORMATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDAR

OCTOBER

SEPTIEMBER

AUGUST

JULY

JUNE

MAY

APRIL

MARCH

DATE

NOV. DEC.

MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE/STATE

NAME OF THE EVENT

ORGANIZED BY:

Feb. 28, March 1, 2, & 3 1, 2, 3 & 4 15, 16, 17 & 18 16, 17 & 18 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25

Villanueva del Duque San José La Zubia Morón de la Frontera Torrepacheco

Córdoba Costa Rica Granada Sevilla Murcia

VILLANUEVA del DUQUE 2007 BONANZA 2007 - DEDICADO A TOMÁS BATALLA ESQUIVEL EQUS LA ZUBIA 2007 III EQUIMORÓN EQUIMUR 2007 - XII SALÓN DEL CABALLO DE RAZAS PURAS REGIÓN DE MURCIA

Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación Costarricense de Criadores de PRE Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Ayuntamiento de Morón de la Fra. IFEPA - Villa de Torrepacheco

21, 22, 23, 24 & 25

Coín

Málaga

III SACAB - COÍN

Ayuntamiento de Coín

22, 23, 24 & 25 30 & 31 6, 7 & 8 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 12, 13, 14 & 15 12, 13, 14 & 15 19, 20, 21 & 22 19, 20, 21 & 22 19, 20, 21 & 22 21 & 22 April 24 - 30 & May 1 27 April 7, 28, 29, 30 & May 1 April 28, 29, 30 & May 1

CRC Ranch, Temecula Busto Arsizio Ferrol Pozoblanco Puertollano El Ejido Los Barrios Valencia Lucena Granada Albalá del Caudillo Travagliato Will Rogers Center Zaragoza Ugijar

California, USA Varese, Italy La Coruña Córdoba Ciudad Real Almería Cádiz Valencia Córdoba Granada Cáceres Brescia, Italy Texas, USA Zaragoza Granada

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Asociación Italiana de PRE Federico Pérez Lago Institución Ferial Valle de los Pedroches Ayuntamiento de Puertollano / Acción Ecuestre Ayuntamiento de El Ejido Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación Valenciana PRE Ayuntamiento de Lucena Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Ayuntamiento de Albalá del Caudillo AICE SWALHC Habril Eventos Ecuestres & Taurinos, S.L.L. Ayuntamiento de Ugijar

3, 4, 5 & 6

Pozuelo de Alarcón

Madrid

3, 4, 5 & 6 3, 4, 5 & 6 3, 4, 5 & 6 3, 4, 5 & 6 10, 11, 12 & 13 10, 11, 12 & 13 10, 11, 12 & 13 10, 11, 12 & 13 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20 17, 18, 19 & 20 17, 18, 19 & 20 17, 18, 19 & 20 18, 19 & 20 18, 19 & 20 18, 19 & 20 19 & 20 25, 26 & 27 1 - 30.

May 31- June 1, 2, & 3 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3 7, 8, 9 & 10 8, 9 & 10 9, 10, 11 & 12 14, 15, 16 & 17 14, 15, 16 & 17 14, 15, 16 & 17 15, 16 & 17 16 & 17 21, 22, 23 & 24 22, 23 & 24 23 & 24

Rota Córdoba Manilva Pola de Laviana Constantina Jerez de la Frontera Camponaraya Estepona Alcalá de los Gazules Sabadell Albacete Almería Aracena Ronda Guadalajara Oviedo Segovia Huelva Medina Sidonia Jaén Antequera Quito Palma de Mallorca Cambrils Valdepeñas Salamanca Vélez Málaga Málaga Chiclana de la Frontera Virginia Horse Center Lalín Carmona Chucena Brussels Fuenlabrada Zamora Alcolea del Río Torrelavega San Roque La Laguna Beaucaire Puebla de Guzmán El Rocío Hartpury Dolores

Cádiz Córdoba Málaga Astúrias Sevilla Cádiz León Málaga Cádiz Barcelona Albacete Almería Huelva Málaga Jalisco, Mexico Oviedo Segovia Huelva Cádiz Jaén Málaga Ecuador Mallorca Tarragona Ciudad Real Salamanca Málaga Málaga Cádiz Lexington, VI, USA Pontevedra Sevilla Huelva Belgium Madrid Zamora Sevilla Cantábria Cádiz Islas Canarias Gard, France Huelva Huelva United Kingdom Alicante

FIESTA CALIFORNIA MALPENSACAVALLI IV CONCURSO DE PRE - EQUIOCIO 2007 XIV FERIA AGROGANADERA DEL VALLE DE LOS PEDROCHES III CONCURSOS MORFOFUNCIONAL CIUDAD de PUERTOLLANO - PREMIO ROCINANTE EQUIDO 2007 I CONCURSO MORFOLOGICO FUNCIONAL DE PRE - VILLA DE LOS BARRIOS FIECVAL - XII SALÓN DEL CABALLO I CONCURSO ECUGRANADA 2007 V CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL DE PRE EQUITRAVALGUIATO 2007 HEARTS OF TEXAS ECUZAR 2007 - V SALÓN DEL CABALLO & EL TORO DE ZARAGOZA ALPUCAB 2007 - III FERIA del CABALLO CIUDAD de UGIJAR II EQUTAURO 2007 - SALON del CABALLO del TORO & FLAMENCO de POZUELO de ALARCÓN EQUIVIR - VILLA de ROTA XI CONCURSO NACIONAL DE PRE “CIUDAD de CÓRDOBA” EQUSMANILVA 2007 III CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO “VILLA DE LAVIANA” VII CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL DE PRE SIERRA NORTE - CIUDAD DE CONSTANTINA EQUISUR 2007 XI FERIA DEL CABALLO DE PRE EQUS-ESTEPONA 2007 EQUIGAZUL 2007 VII FERIA del CABALLO de SABADELL EXPOVICAMAN’07 ALCAB 2007 CIUDAD DE ARACENA CIUDAD de RONDA CAMPEONATO NACIONAL ACCESO 2007 X CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO REGIONAL DE CABALLOS CRUZADOS & PURAS RAZAS IV CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL DE PRE DE SEGOVIA EQU HUELVA - I SALÓN DEL CABALLO DE HUELVA EQUISIDONIA 2007 III FERIA DEL CABALLO DE JAÉN - EQUIMA 2007 X CAMPEONATO DE CABALLOS DE PRE - CIUDAD de ANTEQUERA X FERIA del CABALLO de P. R. E . 2007 V CAMPEONATO de MALLORCA de CABALLOS de PURA RAZA VIII FERIA del CABALLO DE CAMBRILLS III SALÓN DEL CABALLO, LA CAZA & EL GOLF DE VALDEPEÑAS XX CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL DE CABALLOS PRE DE SALAMANCA CIUDAD de VELÉZ MÁLAGA EQUMEDITERRANEA 2007 EQUIMAR 2007 FIESTA NORTHEAST XVIII FERIA del CABALLO EQUCARMONA 2007 CIUDAD DE CHUCENA CONCURSO MORFOLÍGICO INTERNACIONAL “CABALLO P.R.E.” I SALÓN DEL CABALLO DE FUENLABRADA IV CONCURSO MORFRONCIONAL FERIA DE SAN PEDRO CIUDAD de ALCOLEA del RÍO FECAB 2007 EQUUS - SOTOGRANDE 2007 LA LAGUNA CHAMPIONNAT DE FRANCE ANDECAB 2007 AICCAB 2007 THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BREED SHOW 2007 XVI CONCURSO DE DOLORES

Ayuntamiento de Rota Córdoba Ecuestre & As. Cordobesa Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Ayuntamiento de Pola de Liviana Ayuntamiento de Constantina IFECA Ayuntamiento de Camponaraya Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Unión de Criadores Cataluña IFAB - ASOCCAMAN Asoc. Criadores Caballos PRE - PORTOCARRERO Ayuntamiento de Aracena Ayuntamiento de Ronda Asociación Criadores Caballos Españoles de Occidente Ayuntamiento de Oviedo Esc. De Capacitación Agraria de Segovia Habril de Eventos Ecuestres Ayuntamiento de Medina Sidonia Institución Ferial de Jaén Asociación Andaluza Asociación de Ecuador Ramis Garau Asoc. de Aficionados al PRE de Cambrils Habril Eventos Ecuestres & Taurinos, S.L.L. Excma. Diputación de Salamanca Ayunt. de Vélez Málaga ANCCE Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Instituciones.

Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Ayto. Chucena & Morera&Vallejo National Federation of PRE Horses in Belgium Habril Eventos Ecuestres & Taurinos, S.L.L. Col. Oficial de Veterinarios de Zamora Asociación de Sevilla Asociación Cántabra Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación de Criadores de Caballos de las I. Canarias As. Francaise des Eleveurs de Chevaux PRE Ayuntamiento de Puebla de Guzmán Asociación Provincial de Criadores de Caballos Andaluces The British Association for the Purebred Spanish Horse Ayuntamiento de Dolores

Piedrahita

Ávila

XIX EXPOSICIÓN NACIONAL DE GANADO PURO

Ayuntamiento de Piedrahita

Guadarrama Orihuela Ávila Stockholm Baza South Point Eq. Center Moguer Écija Andújar Alcalá la Real Wanroij Torrejoncillo Ferrara Oviedo Talavera Gerena Villamartín Aroche Caravaca de la Cruz Zafra Grevagärden

Madrid Alicante Ávila Sweden Granada Las Vegas, NV, USA Huelva Sevilla Jaén Jaén Holland Cáceres Italy Oviedo Toledo Sevilla Cádiz Huelva Murcia Badajoz Sweden

I SALÓN DEL CABALLO DE GUADARRAMA I CONCURSO MORFOLOGICO FUNCIONAL DE PRE - CIUDAD DE ORIHUELA VI CONCURSO MORFOLOGICO DE CABALLOS DE PRE - CIUDAD DE ÁVILA SVENSKA AVELSFÖRENINGEN FOR PRE (Swedish National Championships) XI CAMPEONATO CIUDAD de BAZA - ANDALCÍA ORIENTAL NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE PURE SPANISH HORSE VI PREMO 2007 II CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL CIUDAD DE ÉCIJA ANDUCAB CIUDAD DE ALCALÁ LA REAL 2007 VII CONFORMATIONAL COMPETITION OF HOLLAND VIII CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO NACIONAL DE P.R.E. DE TORREJONCILLO I CAVALLI dei RE VIII CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO NACIONAL DE PRE - CIUDAD de OVIEDO EQUITAL 2007 IV CONCURSO VILLA de GERENA EQUISIERRA 2007 FEGAR - AROCHE 2007 VI CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO DEL NOROESTE XIX CONCURSO NACIONAL DE CABALLOS & YEGUAS DE PRE SVENSK RIKSUTSTÄLINING FÖR PRE (Swedish National Championships)

Habril Eventos Ecuestres & Taurinos, S.L.L. Ayuntamiento de Orihuela Asoc. Abulense de Criadores de Caballos PRE Asociación Sueca de Criadores de Caballos de P.R.E Ayuntamiento de Baza The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Asociación Hípica Coto de Montemayor Asociación de Sevilla Ayuntamiento de Andújar Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación Amigos del PRE en Holanda Ayuntamiento de Torrejoncillo Asociación Italiana Ayuntamiento de Oviedo ASOCCAMAN Asociación de Sevilla Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Asociación FEGAR / Ayto. Aroche Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz Asociación Extremeña de PRE Asociación Nacional de Suecia de Caballos PRE

3rd week 5, 6, 7 & 8 6, 7 & 8 12, 13, 14 & 15 21 & 22 20, 21 & 22 26, 27, 28 & 29 27, 28 & 29 28 & 29 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 10, 11 & 12 11, 12, 13 & 14 16, 17, 18 & 19 26 & 27 23, 24, 25 & 26 Aug. 28, 29, 30 - Sept 1 & 2 Aug.30 & 31 - Sept 1 & 2 6, 7, 8, & 9 6, 7, 8, & 9 6, 7, 8, & 9 7, 8 & 9 7, 8 & 9 8&9 14, 15, 16 & 17 20, 21, 22 & 23 20, 21, 22 & 23 20, 21, 22 & 23 14, 15 & 16 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 27, 28, 29 & 30 28 & 29

Ayuntamiento de Pozuelo de Alarcón

1-15.

Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico

VIII CAMPEONATO DEL CABALLO ESPAÑOL EN MÉXICO

C.C.P.R.E.M.

4, 5, 6 & 7 4, 5, 6 & 7 4, 5, 6 & 7 5, 6, 7 & 8 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14 11, 12, 13 & 14 12, 13, 14 & 15 18, 19, 20 & 21 18, 19, 20 & 21 19, 20 & 21 25, 26, 27 & 28 8, 9, 10 & 11 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 6, 7, 8 & 9

Tarifa Gerona Los Palacios Hacienda del Oro Lorca Gibraleón Inca Trujillos Benicassim Silleda Armilla Verona Sevilla Valladolid

Cádiz Gerona Sevilla Jalisco, Mexico Murcia Huelva Mallorca Cáceres Castellón Pontevedra Granada Italia, Italy Sevilla Valladolid

III FERIA GANADERA de TARIFA - José Luis del Castillo Memorial EQUUS CATALONIA II CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL VILLA de los PALACIOS COPA ANCCE GUADALAJARA 2007 FERICAB 2007 X CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL DE PRE CIUDAD DE GIBRELEÓN XXI CAMPEONATO DE BALEARES DE CABALLOS DE PURA RAZA III FERIA DEL CABALLO & XVIII CONCURSO NACIONAL CONCURSO MORFOFUNCIONAL “COSTA DE AZAHAR” VIII SALÓN DEL CABALLO DE GALICIA - EQUINA 2007 CONCAB GRANADA 2007 FIERACAVALLI 2007 SICAB 2007 EQUINOVAL 2007

Ayuntamiento de Tarifa / Asociación Hípica Novo Santipetri Unión de Criadores Cataluña Asociación de Sevilla Asociación Criadores Caballos Españoles de Occidente Ayuntamiento de Lorca Ayuntamiento de Gibraleón Asociación Balear Asociación Extremeña de PRE Asociación Amigos Pura Raza & Ayuntamiento de Benicassim Fundación Semana Verde Feria de Muestras de Armilla Asociación Italiana de PRE ANCCE Cescale Caballos PRE

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Competition Calendar National Calendar for Dressage Category February CDNB CDNB CDNB CDNC CDI*** March CDI Y/J CDI*** CDI Y/J CDI*** CDI Y/J CDNA April CDNA CDNA Y/J/I/X CDI Y/J CDNB CDNB CDNA May CDNA CDN** CDNB CDNA CDNB CDNA CDNA Y/J/I/X CDNA Y/J/I/X CDI*** June CDNB CDNA CDNB CDNB CDNA CDNB DCTOES Y/J/I/X CDNC CDNA CDNB July CDNB CDNA CDNB CDNB CDNB CDNB CDNA CDNC September CDNA CDNA CDNA CDNA CDNB CDNC CDNA Octuber CDNB DCTOESCJ CDNA CDNB CDNB CDNC CDNA Y/J/I/X November DCTOES CDNB CDNC December CDNA

Competition

Begins

Ends

Province

Organizijng Committee

Barcelona Barcelona CENTRO FHM SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES Circuito del SOL (Sunshine Tour)

2/10/2007 2/10/2007 2/23/2007 2/25/2007 2/27/2007

2/11/2007 2/11/2007 2/25/2007 2/26/2007 3/4/2007

CATALANA CATALANA Madrid CATALANA Cádiz

Real Club de Polo Real Club de Polo FHM CAN CALDES Dehesa Montenmedio

Circuito del SOL (Sunshine Tour) Circuito del SOL (Sunshine Tour) Circuito del SOL Circuito del SOL (Sunshine Tour) Circuito del SOL (Sunshine Tour) SANT MARTI VELL (GERONA) CAVA

3/2/2007 3/6/2007 3/9/2007 3/13/2007 3/16/2007 3/30/2007

3/4/2007 3/11/2007 3/11/2007 3/18/2007 3/18/2007 4/1/2007

Cádiz Cádiz Cádiz Cádiz Cádiz CATALANA

Dehesa Montenmedio Dehesa Montenmedio Dehesa Montenmedio Dehesa Montenmedio Dehesa Montenmedio CAVA

CDNA San José CDNA Menores San Jose CDI Y/J/P San Jose CDNB CDNB Estepona CDNA

4/6/2007 4/6/2007 4/14/2007 4/21/2007 4/21/2007 4/28/2007

4/8/2007 4/8/2007 4/15/2007 4/22/2007 4/22/2007 4/29/2007

Toledo Toledo Toledo Barcelona Málaga Barcelona

Yeguada San José Yeguada San Jose Yeguada San Jose Open Sports Club Escuela de Arte Ecuestre Costa del Sol Open Sports Club

CDNA SAN JOSE 2 MUNGIA CONCURSO DE DOMA CIUDAD DE BENISSA CDNA Candela SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES ALBACETE - EXPOVICAMAN 2007 CONCURSO NACIONAL “A” MENORES DE DOMA CLASICA DE ESPIRDO CDNA DE MENORES OVIEDO

5/4/2007 5/12/2007 5/12/2007 5/12/2007 5/18/2007 5/18/2007 5/19/2007 5/25/2007 5/25/2007

5/6/2007 5/13/2007 5/13/2007 5/13/2007 5/20/2007 5/19/2007 5/20/2007 5/27/2007 5/27/2007

Toledo VASCA Alicante Sevilla CATALANA Albacete Segovia Asturias Asturias

YEGUADA SAN JOSE CLUB HIPICO MUNGIA CLUB HIPICO DE BENISSA Centro Ecuestre Almensilla Candela CAN CALDES C.H. EL ESTRIBO - IFAB YEGUADA ESPIRDO MINGORREO EXMO.AYUNTAMIENTO DE OVIEDO EXCMO.AYUNTAMIENTO DE OVIEDO

MARBELLA SANT MARTI VELL (GERONA) CAVA CONCURSO NACIONAL DOMA CLASICA CONCURSO NACIONAL “B” DE DOMA CLASICA CDNB GRANADA CENTRO FHM Campeonato de España de Doma Menores CONCURSO NACIONAL DE DOMA CLASICA “C” SEGOVIA VEJER DE LA FRONTERA CONCURSO NACIONAL “B” DE DOMA CLASICA DE LEON

6/2/2007 6/2/2007 6/2/2007 6/9/2007 6/9/2007 6/15/2007 6/22/2007 6/24/2007 6/29/2007 6/30/2007

6/3/2007 6/3/2007 6/3/2007 6/10/2007 6/9/2007 6/17/2007 6/24/2007 6/24/2007 7/1/2007 7/1/2007

ANDALUZA CATALANA Navarra Salamanca Granada Madrid Cádiz Segovia Cádiz León

MARBELLA CLUB CAVA FEDERACION NAVARRA DE HIPICA EXCM. DIPUTACION PROVINCIAL DE SALAMANCA Asoc. Ecuestre Sierra de Aroche y Ayto de Aroche FHM Dehesa Montenmedio SOCIEDAD HIPICA ERESMA Dehesa Montenmedio C.D.H. EL RECREO

CONCURSO NACIONAL “B” DE DOMA CLASICA DE MEDINA DEL CAMPO ESTEPONA Mapa - Ancce CDN 2** CDN** - ANCCE CONCURSO NACIONAL “B” DE DOMA CLASICA DE ESPIRDO CONCURSO NACIONAL “A” DE DOMA CLASICA DE LA GRANJA CONCURSO NACIONAL DOMA CLASICA “C” DE AVILA

7/7/2007 7/7/2007 7/12/2007 7/16/2007 7/20/2007 7/21/2007 7/28/2007 7/29/2007

7/8/2007 7/8/2007 7/14/2007 7/18/2007 7/22/2007 7/22/2007 7/29/2007 7/29/2007

Valladolid Málaga Girona Girona Girona Segovia Segovia Ávila

YEGUADA DEL HIERRO DE LA MAGDALENA Escuela de Arte Ecuestre Costa del Sol Prohipica S.L. Prohipica S.L Prohipica S.L. YEGUADA ESPIRDO MINGORREO EXCMO. AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA GRANJA Y C.E. EL PONTON (SEGOVIA) ASOC. ABULENSE DE CRIADORES DE CABALLOS DE P.R.E.

Aroche CDNA CDNA DE MENORES EQUITAL 2007 SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES CDNA Pineda

9/15/2007 9/15/2007 9/15/2007 9/22/2007 9/28/2007 9/28/2007 9/29/2007

9/16/2007 9/16/2007 9/16/2007 9/23/2007 9/30/2007 9/30/2007 9/30/2007

Huelva Asturias Asturias Toledo CATALANA CATALANA Sevilla

Asoc. Ecuestre Sierra de Aroche y Ayto de Aroche CLUB HIPICO OVETENSE DE DOMA CLUB HIPICO OVETENSE DE DOMA ASO.C.CA.MAN. CAN CALDES CAN CALDES Real Club Pineda de Sevilla

CDNB SAN JOSE CTO.ESPAÑA CABALLOS JOVENES NAMBROCA SANT MARTI VELL (GERONA) CAVA C. NACIONAL DOMA CLASICA CDNB “Copa ANCCE” y Liga FAH LAREDO CDNA MENORES - LIGA FAH

10/5/2007 10/12/2007 10/20/2007 10/20/2007 10/27/2007 10/27/2007 10/27/2007

10/7/2007 10/14/2007 10/21/2007 10/21/2007 10/27/2007 10/27/2007 10/28/2007

Toledo Toledo CATALANA Navarra Cádiz CANTABRA Cádiz

YEGUADA SAN JOSE Yeguada San Jose CAVA FEDERACION NAVARRA DE HIPICA Dehesa Montenmedio CENTRO HIPICO LAREDO Dehesa Montenmedio

CPTO.ESPAÑA SENIOR Y CRITERIUN NAC. OVIEDO CDNB SAN JOSE FINAL COPA KUR Barcelona

11/2/2007 11/16/2007 11/17/2007

11/4/2007 11/18/2007 11/18/2007

Asturias Toledo CATALANA

EXCMO.AYUNTAMIENTO DE OVIEDO YEGUADA SAN JOSE Real Club de Polo

SANT MARTI VELL (GERONA) CAVA

12/7/2007

12/9/2007

CATALANA

CAVA

Province

Org. Committee RFHE-TRIPLE BARRACDSCM LA DEHESA

Calendar for National Driving Category March April

Competition

Begins

Ends

CAN**

MADRID LA DEHESA

3/16/2007

3/18/2007

Madrid

CAIA

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA Circuito del Hipico del SOL

4/19/2007

4/22/2007

Cádiz

CAN**

GRANADA

9/6/2007

9/9/2007

CA** ACTOES CAN OPEN

Granada

SEVILLA

9/13/2007

9/15/2007

ANDALUZA

TREBUJENA

9/20/2007

9/23/2007

ANDALUZA

11/22/2007

11/25/2007

ANDALUZA

September

November

Salteras (Sevilla)

Andalusian Equestrian Federation High School Competitions Category

Competition

Begins

Ends

PROVINCe

CAET

Mijas

8/26/2007

8/26/2007

Málaga

CAET

Fuente-Obejuna

9/15/2007

9/23/2007

Córdoba

CAET

Aroche

9/15/2007

9/15/2007

Huelva

CAET

Torremolinos

9/22/2007

9/22/2007

Málaga

Extremadura Equestrian Federation High School Competitions

Dehesa Montenmedio

Category

Asoc. Granadina de Criadores de Caballo de PRE Real Club Enganches de Andalucia Ayto de Trebujena YEGUADA LOS QUEMADALES

Competition

Begins

Ends

Centro Ecuestre Cto. Extremadura SEPTIEMBRE SEPTIEMBRE El Arriero

PROVINCe LA ZARZA

Catalonian Equestrian Federation High School Compeitions (Tentative) Category

Competition

Begins

Ends

Autonómico

Escola Comarcal de la Garrotxa

PROVINCe

14/04/07

4/14/2007

Autonómico

Fira del Caval - Sabadell

Mayo

Mayo

Sabadell

Autonómico

Fitnessalut Egara

02/06/07

6/2/2007

Girona

Cto. Catalunya

A determinar

03/11/07

11/4/2007

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NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FRENCH ASSOCIATION (AECE)

Recently, the new Board of Directors of the French Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (AECE) has taken office.

The following are the new members:

President: Georges RONCHAIL

Rafael Lemos

2006 Youngstock Filly Champion in Costa Rica

Vice-president: Dominique ROZIERE General Secretary – Responsible for Promotion and Trade Fairs: Jean GOUELLO Treasurer: Francis GUILLOUX Assistant Treasurer: Jean Claude BRUEL Stud Book Secretary: Joaquin MADRID Secretary – Responsible for information: Luc LACROIX Responsible for the Web: Catherine CHATAIN AECE contact information: contact.aece@free.fr Association Office : AECE -Cité du Cheval Quartier Kilmaine - 13150 TARASCON, FRANCE

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK “THE SPANISH HORSE IN AUSTRALIA” The Andalusian Horse Association of Australasia was formed in 1973 by the three gentlemen who imported the first horses from Spain. These men, Mr. Ray Williams, Mr. Bruce Steggles and Dr. Rod Ryan traveled extensively throughout Spain in the late 1960’s early 1970’s, searching for suitable horses to introduce the breed to Australasia. The Association was formed to keep the stud records and to promote the breed on a grand scale to the equestrian world of Australia.

The Association continues this work to the present day and felt it was important to record the history of the introduction of the breed and what has occurred over the past 33years in this country.

The resulting book tells the reader of

the great friendships made in Spain, the enormous problems of importing and quarantine experienced in those early times as well as giving the overall position of where the breed is at the present time.

The Launch of this book was held in Sydney on 2nd December 2006 and we were proud to have with us Dona Saskia Mesdag, Patron of the Association and Dr. Rod Ryan, founding member of the Association who launched the book. A very happy night was enjoyed by all, catching up with old and new friends.

During the evening our President, Mrs. Catherine Nicholls, presented Dona Saskia Mesdag with a certificate of thanks and a wonderful etching by leading Australian Artist Mr. John Olsen, in recognition for all the work she has done for the promotion of the Spanish horse in this country.

A copy of this book may be obtained by contacting The Andalusian H Horse Association of Australasia or ordering from the website www.ahaa.org.au

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INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FAIRS IN 2007 Trade Fair

Dates*

Location

Frequency

Visitors

Germany EQUITANA

10 - 18 March 2007

ESSEN

BIENNIAL(1)

220000

HANSE PFERD

25-27 April 2008

HAMBURG

BIENNIAL(2)

58000

PFERD INTERNATIONAL

25-28 May 2006*

MUNICH

ANNUAL

60000

EUROCHEVAL

23-27 July 2008

OFFENBURG

BIENNIAL(2)

54000

VERDIANA

26-27 August 2006 *

VERDEN

ANNUAL

S/D

PFERD & JAGD HIPPOLOGICA Italy MALPENSA CAVALLI MORFOLÓGICO I CAVALLI DEI RE MORFOLÓGICO MOSTRA NAZIONALE DEL CAVALLO FIERACAVALLI France CHEVAL PASSION CAMPEONATO MORFOLÓGICO DE FRANCIA SALON DU CHEVAL United Kingdom BETA INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS

29 Nov-2 Dec 2007 7 - 10 December 2006*

HANNOVER BERLIN

ANNUAL ANNUAL

89000 S/D

30-31 March 2007 8 - 9 September 2007 8-10 September 2006* 8-11 November 2007

VARESE FERRARA CITTÁ DI CASTELLO VERONA

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D S/D 40000 130000

17 - 21 January 2007 21 - 23 July* 1-9 December 2007

AVIGNON BEAUCAIRE PARIS

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D S/D S/D

18-20 February 2007 3 -6 May 2007

BIRMINGHAM GLOUCESTER

ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D S/D

ROYAL WELSH SHOW

10-13 May 2007

ANNUAL

S/D

ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW ROYAL SHOW DUBLIN HORSE SHOW

10-13 May 2007 1-4 July 2007 9-13 August 2007

LONDON COVENTRY DUBLIN

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D 100000 S/D

OLYMPIA

17-23 December 2007

LONDON

ANNUAL

S/D

1-4 April 2007 11-13 December 2006*

DUBAI DUBAI

ANNUAL BI-ANNUAL(2)

S/D S/D

27 April - 6 May 2007

BERN

ANNUAL

287000

STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

1-3 December 2006*

STOCKHOLM

ANNUAL

77000

GÖTEBORG HORSE SHOW

22-25 February 2007

GOTEMBURG

ANNUAL

82593

Arab Emirates DIHF- Dubai International Horse Fair AL FARES DUBAI Switzerland BEAPFERD Sweden

Belgium EUROP-HORSE

1-4 March 2007

HASSELT

ANNUAL

S/D

CONCURSO MORFOLÓGICO

26 - 27 August*

BRUSSELS

ANNUAL

S/D

8-11March 2007

HERNING

ANNUAL

44000

10 - 11 September* 22-25 March 2007 12-15 July 2007 20-24 June 2007 17-20 August 2006*

WANROOIJ DEN BOSCH GEESTEREN ROTTERDAM VALKENSWAARD

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D 82000 60000 35000 28400

23 - 26 October*

MEXICO CITY

ANNUAL

S/D

1-3 June 2007

PICHINCHA

ANNUAL

S/D

8-11 March 2007

ANTIGUA

ANNUAL

1500

1-4 March 2007

BONANZA

ANNUAL

S/D

7- 11 December 2005*

MEDELLÍN

8-14 October 2007 27 Feb-18 March 2007 8-14 April 2007 24 - 25 March 20-25 March 2007 25-29 April 2007 19-21 January 2007(postponed) 28 August-2 September 2007 15-17 June 2007 19 - 23 October

WASHINGTON HOUSTON SAN FRANCISCO HOUSTON TEMECULA-CALIFORNIA FT.WORTH WELLINGTON LAS VEGAS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA FORT WORTH (TEXAS)

ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D 2000000 S/D S/D S/D S/D S/D S/D S/D S/D

15-18 November 2007

MELBOURNE

ANNUAL

75000

12 - 20 August 2006

MOSCOW

ANNUAL

S/D

4-5 March 2006

CAMBRIDGE LODGE

ANNUAL

S/D

5-7 October 2007

JOHANNESBURG

Denmark THE NATIONAL STALLION SHOW Holland WANROOIJ Indoor Brabant CSI Twente CHIO Rotterdam Int. Concours Valkenswaard Mexico MORFOLÓGICO Ecuador QUITO MORFOLÓGICO Guatemala HIPICA 2006 Costa Rica BONANZA Colombia FERIA DEL CABALLO United States WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO GRAND NATIONAL RODEO PIN OAK MORFOLÓGICO FIESTA CALIFORNIA FIESTA CORAZON DE TEXAS FIESTA FLORIDA CELEBRACIÓN MORFOLOGICO FIESTA NORTH EAST CAMPEONATO NACIONAL MORFOLÓGICO IALHA Australia EQUITANA ASIA - PACIFIC Russia EQUIROS 2006 New Zealand EQUI P.R.E. SHOW South Africa AL FARES JOBURG 2007

S/D ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

S/D

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S/D

www.verdiana.de

en la propia web

600 S/D

http://www.heckmanngmbh.de/pj www.hippologica-berlin.de

hippologica-berlin@messegmbh.de

www.mostradelcavallo.com www.fieracavalli.com

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S/D S/D S/D 580

ausstellerservice@hamburg-messe.de info@pferd-international.com info@messeoffenburg.de

250 S/D S/D

www.cheval-passion.com

400 270

www.beta-int.com www.badminton-horse.co.uk /www.rwas.co.uk/Splash. htm?reloaded=true www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk www.royalshow.org.uk www.dublinhorseshow.com www.olympiahorseshow.com/home/ home.asp

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S/D 167

www.dihf.ae www.alfajer.net

aliya.pirmohamed@dwtc.com sid@alfajer.net

900

www.beapferd.ch

info@beaexpo.ch

S/D 161 1000 300 S/D

S/D S/D S/D

www.salon-cheval.com

S/D S/D S/D S/D S/D

www.europ-horse.be

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mail@rwhs.co.uk emilyn@rase.org.uk carah@hpower.co.uk

info@europ-horse.be marc.wunderlin@cec.eu.int

www.warmblood.dk

varmblod@varmblod.dk

www.indoorbrabant.nl www.csitwente.nl www.chio.nl/index_uk.asp www.csivalkenswaard.com

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S/D

ccprem@prodigy.net.mx

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aeccpre@on.net.ec

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S/D

asocpre@ice.co.cr

S/D

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www.equitana.com.au

paul@definitiveevents.com.au

163

www.equiros.ru

fea@mvk.ru

S/D S/D

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www.stockholmhorseshow.com/2005_ englishInfo.shtml en.goteborghorseshow.se/pages/ office@goteborghorseshow.com menu/1121343841150761021

S/D S/D

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FROM NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES

REGISTRATION RULES

Text and Photographs by Paco Valverde

REGULATIONS IN 1912 AND

The Madrid Gazette, on Friday the 23rd August 1912, published the first Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions and mares. Loose copies of this information were sold for the price of 50 cents from the ground floor of the Ministry of the Interior.

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THE MINISTRY OF WAR *HQHUDO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU (TXLQH Breeding and Covering (generally known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cria Caballarâ&#x20AC;?)

Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions and mares.

Memorandum.- Number II. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Equines *HQHUDO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU (TXLQH %UHHGLQJ DQG Covering. - (Royal memorandum dated January 13). â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stipulates that Purebred Spanish Horses are to be registered in the ÂŤSpanish Stud BookÂť, the Registry for Purebred Spanish Horses.

SECTION FOR HORSES. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; His Majesty: The King (God save the King) agreeing to the proposal of the proposal made by the General 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU (TXLQH %UHHGLQJ DQG &RYHULQJ KDV established the means for all Purebred Spanish Horses to be registered in theÂŤSpanish Stud BookÂť, the Registry for purebred horses, under the same conditions determined for purebred Arab; Anglo-Arab and Thoroughbred born in or imported to Spain.

By Royal order, I report this to Your Majesty for your knowledge and other effects, May God keep Your Majesty for many years, Madrid, January the 13th 1912. - Luque. = Mr.â&#x20AC;Ś Memorandum- Number 89. - Equines. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CrĂ­a Caballar. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rules and Regulations. - Royal memorandum dated May 11). â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approval of the Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions and mares.

SECTION FOR EQUINES. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; His Majesty: - The King (God save the King), based on the proposal of the Director General of the *HQHUDO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU (TXLQH %UHHGLQJ DQG Covering (Cria Caballar), who has seen Ă&#x20AC;W WR DSSURYH WKH IROORZLQJ 5XOHV DQG Regulations for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions and mares, and to establish &RPPLVVLRQ PDGH XS RI D 3UHVLGHQW Ă&#x20AC;YH Representatives and a Secretary. It is also the will of His Majesty that the President and one of the natural Representatives should be the afore-mentioned Director General and the Assistant Director General respectively, of CrĂ­a Caballar, the remaining Representatives and the Secretaries being nominated by the Ministry, at the proposal of this President, and these positions will be honorary and gratuitous.

By Royal order I report this to Your Majesty for your knowledge and other effects, May God keep Your Majesty for many years, Madrid, January the 11th 1912.

- Luque. = Mr.â&#x20AC;Ś

RULES AND REGULATIONS for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions and mares OF THE COMMISSION Article 1. The Commission for the Registration of Purebred Spanish stallions DQG PDUHV ZLOO FRQVLVW RI D 3UHVLGHQW Ă&#x20AC;YH Representatives and a Secretary, and their objective is to register all the Purebred Spanish stallions and mares found in Spain.

Article 2. To achieve this end and to DYRLG DQ\ NLQG RI HUURU RU IDOVLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ the President, the Representatives and the Secretary are invested with the following authorization: 1. To demand whatever documents and records deemed necessary to accredit and verify the origins, of the stallions and mares whose registration is requested, beyond all doubt; 2. To demand that the animal being registered be presented before them; 3. To describe or illustrate in detail, so that it (the horse) will be recognized at all times by a person or people of their FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH Article 3. The Commission must meet each year in Madrid, at the end of January at the latest, with the following objectives: 7R SURQRXQFH ZLWK VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW QRWLFH before the covering season, any resolutions that may have been made, relating to the mares or to the stallions whose covering PXVW EH YHULĂ&#x20AC;HG 2. So that the Representatives, in conjunction with the Secretary, and in the light of the registrations that have been approved or not approved during the previous year, edit the biennial book of the Registry for print.

A Purebred Spanish Horse is any horse born in Spain, without crossbreeding, of stud farms that have been long accredited for their purity

The owners of the horses will always be responsible for the accuracy and legality of the certificates and of as many proofs as are presented in support of their petitions for registration

OF THE PRESIDENT $UWLFOH +H ZLOO EH WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO representative of the Registry, whose decisions must be complied with whenever these fail to contradict the precepts of these Rules and Regulations.

Article 5. Should there is no obvious infringement of the Rules and Regulations, he will approve and authorize with his signature, the minutes containing all the decisions, whether for or against, of the Representatives, about the petitions for

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registration that have been presented for examination.

Article 6. The President, or the person acting for him, will authorize as approved, all the documentation relating to expenses.

Article 13. The expenses generated by this service will be covered annually charged to the amount designated to the Registration of purebred horses, as a consequence of the Royal order dated January 13, 1912 (C. L. number 11).

OF THE REPRESENTATIVES PUREBRED SPANISH HORSES

All Purebred Spanish foals must be declared and have their registration requested before the end of the first year following their birth

Article 7. The Representatives will receive the petitions for registration sent to them by the horse breeders or owners, by means of the Secretary.

Article 8. Any Representative receiving an application for registration, will examine it, and having discovered that all the points DUH IXOĂ&#x20AC;OOHG DV SUHVFULEHG LQ WKHVH 5XOHV and Regulations, will proceed to accept it DQG UHMHFW DOO WKRVH WKDW IDLO WR IXOĂ&#x20AC;O WKH GXH requirements.

Article 9. Whatever the appearance, regularity and authenticity of the justifying documents that are presented to him, the Representatives will not only examine them in detail, but rather they will pronounce no verdict except that which is in keeping with their most intimate conviction.

Article 10. For a registration to be rejected, the information gathered by one 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH LV VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW WR REWDLQ WKH said information, he may approach breeders and organizations, and by means of the 3UHVLGHQW WR WKH $XWKRULWLHV DQG 2IĂ&#x20AC;FLDO Centers, to demand that they produce as much data as believed necessary for the FODULĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ RI DQ\ HUURU RU GHFHSWLRQ Article 11. Whether a registration is approved or rejected by the Representative, he must inform the Secretary, while accompanying the original documents which support his decision.

OF THE SECRETARY Article 12. He will organize and carry out all the tasks inherent to the Secretary and Archives of this Register, he will receive and carry out the correspondence, the registrations and book of minutes, produce DOO W\SHV RI FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV DQG RWKHU RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO documents that are to be published.

He will edit, signing at the bottom (of each page), everything that is signed by the President, countersigning for him all QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV PHPRUDQGXPV DQG RWKHU documents produced in his name.

He will provide the Representatives with as much information as requested and is able to deliver.

He will forward the petitions for registration sent to him to the Representatives, Ă&#x20AC;OLQJ WKH RULJLQDO GRFXPHQWDWLRQ RQO\ sending an accompanying copy of the justifying documents.

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Article 14. A Purebred Spanish Horse is any horse born in Spain, without crossbreeding, of stud farms that have been long accredited for their purity.

Article 15. Only those stallions and mares whose genealogy, purebred quality and nationality have been properly accredited will be recognized as Purebred Spanish Horses, and recognized as such for registration.

Article 16. From the date of the approval of the current Rules and Regulations, no stallion or mare that has not been inscribed at the due time in this register, may be acquired by the State as Purebred breeding stock, QRU ZLOO LW EH DEOH REWDLQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ GRQDWHG prizes in competitions, exhibitions, etc., ZKHQ WKHVH DUH YHULĂ&#x20AC;HG IRU WKH SURPRWLRQ RI the Purebred Spanish Horse.

OF THE REGISTRATIONS Article 17. Only the owners of the Purebred stallions or mares, and by exception, those who are accredited as legally authorized by those aforementioned owners, will have the right to request and register a horse in this Registration, always and only when accompanied by the essential explanatory documents.

Article 18. The applications for registration, made by completing the standard form, must be sent to the Secretary.

Article 19. The owners are obliged WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UP WKH LGHQWLW\ RI WKHLU KRUVHV presenting them in the same locality in which they live as many times as required by any individual of the Registration Commission or by any other person who is accredited by means of the correct document signed by the President, to be so authorized.

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Article 22. If a registration is rejected, the name of the rejected animal may not reappear either directly or indirectly, and it will be considered as if it had never existed, a prohibition that extends to its descendants. $UWLFOH 7KH UHJLVWUDWLRQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH provided by this Registry, is a document that accredits the horse as a Purebred Spanish Horse.

Documents to be provided to verify the origin and genealogy of the stallions and mares to be registered: Article 24. Origin can be accredited by means of the following documents: 1XPEHU ² $ &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI WKH SXULW\ of the breed of the sire and of the dam, proof that both are registered in this Register EHLQJ VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW DQG LQ WKH HYHQW WKDW WKLV is not the case, origin can be accredited the ZLWK VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW GRFXPHQWV WR SURYH WKDW WKH

progenitors are Purebred Spanish Horses.

1XPEHU ² $ &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI WKH GDP¡V covering, signed by the owner of the sire, and specifying that both (horses) are purebreds and a completed detailed description of both, authorized as having been seen and approved by the Mayor of the municipality where the covering took place.

1XPEHU )RDOLQJ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI WKH animal, provided by the owner of the mare, including a detailed descriptions of the sire, the dam and the foal, and specifying ÂŤthat this animal, of such a sexÂť, is truly that which is s being dealt with, this document being authorized as having been seen and approved by the Mayor of the municipality in which the birth took place.

Article 25. Annually, and prior to December 20, all breeders and owners of Purebred Spanish Horses must submit a census to the Secretary of this Registry, which includes the total number of animals,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;SeĂąorito Xâ&#x20AC;?, a gray stallion belonging to Pedro Domecq y Villavicencio, Marquis of the House of Domecq, participated in Madrid 1922, Sevilla 1923 and Jerez 1924 Championships and was acquired by the State as a sire stallion for the Yeguada Militar in Jerez. (Photo: Book â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Casa Pedro Domecq (...)â&#x20AC;? Jerez de la Frontera).

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GXULQJ WKH \HDU WKDW LV WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVK DW WKHLU VWXG farm or stables; specifying the state of the mares, barren, pregnant (1), with foal at foot or both these, marking in the margin of the name of each animal that has died or been castrated. This document must be authorized as having been seen and approved by the Mayor of the municipality in which the breeder or owner resides.

Article 26. All Purebred Spanish foals must be declared and request registration

FREQUIRED FORMS Number 1. - Registration form.

1XPEHU &RYHULQJ DQG ELUWK FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWHV Number 3. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; End of year stud farm status.

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FORMS Article 27. The regulation forms will be those listed below, and which will be provided free of charge by the Secretary of this Registry to the breeders and individuals requesting them.

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DRESSAGE

TIME FOR PREPARATION Text by: Rafael Ortiz Photographs by: Michael Steiger

La Real FederaciĂłn HĂ­pica EspaĂąola (RFHE) se ha marcado, entre sus objetivos para el aĂąo 2007, la preparaciĂłn y asistencia al Campeonato de Europa de Doma ClĂĄsica que tendrĂĄ lugar en Torino (Italia). Por otro lado, ya estĂĄn ďŹ jadas las fechas de los Campeonatos de EspaĂąa y las condiciones de clasiďŹ caciĂłn para poder competir en los mismos.

Rider Victor Alvarez with Selecto II Escalera JL place eighth at the Championships

The very best of this discipline will attend the European Dressage Championships between the 27th of August and the 2nd of September in the Italian city of Torino. Countries like Germany and Holland will fight to win the gold while Spain will work to classify for the upcoming Olympics (Beijing 2008). The Spanish team has been renovated and we hope that a large number of Purebred Spanish Horses will be included in it.

If we accept that Germany and Holland will occupy the first two places in the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something that is more than likely thanks to the positions obtained in the recent World Championship held in Germany (Aachen 2006)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Spain must try to be among the top five positions to qualify for the Olympics.

Obviously, this will not be easy, because as stated previously, we will go to the European Championships with a completely new team, put together from the start 2007.

The starting point for the configuration-selection of the final team, took place at an eventâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the request of the RFHEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at the magnificent equestrian facilities of @ ganaderia. Thus, from the 9th to 22nd of February, Jean Bemelmans, the national team coach, met with a series of horses/riders, which included a considerable number of Purebred Spanish Horses that have been successful at Gran Prix level: Â&#x2021; ´*QLGLXPÂľ IURP WKH <HJXDGD GH $]RUHV Â&#x2021; ´)XHJR ;,,Âľ IURP WKH <HJXDGD &iUGHQDV Â&#x2021; ´7RUHUR ;,Âľ IURP WKH <HJXDGD &XEDV Â&#x2021; ´,OHVÂľ IURP WKH (TXLG 6SRUWV V O Â&#x2021; ´)RJRQHUR 9,Âľ IURP WKH 5R\DO $QGDOXVLDQ School of Equestrian Art.

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- CDI Oviedo, 25/27 May. Â&#x2021; ´5HPDWH ,,,Âľ IURP WKH <HJXDGD /RV - CDI Vierzon, 12/15 July.

Alburejos.

- CDI Pompadour, 18/22 July.

These horses worked intensely under the - CDI Verden, 2/5 August direction of Jean Bemelmans, training and improving the movements and the figures of - European Championships Torino, 27 the Gran Prix tests. This intense training served August / 2 September. to better prepare the team with a view to the CDI (International Dressage Competition) at Therefore, an intense year in the discipline of Montenmedio, held during the first three weeks high-level dressage is just around the corner. of March in Vejer de la Frontera (Cadiz). From This translates into a great deal of personal the horses and riders that participate in this and economic sacrifice on behalf of the riders and horse owner-breeders, who do not forsake international competition, the national coach their own interests to contribute to the dissemiwill select seven horses/riders and according nation of the PRE horse beyond Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borto the sources consulted, the preparation of ders in the field of sports. these seven will take place, in principle, on two fronts: Â&#x2021; 0HHWLQJ LQ *HUPDQ\ - First meeting: May/June.

- Second meeting: July/August.

Therefore, an intense year in the discipline of highlevel dressage is just around the corner.

This translates into a great deal of personal and economic sacrifice on behalf of the riders and horse owner-breeders

Spanish Championships The Spanish Championships for Adults and the Criterium will, once again, take place in Oviedo.

Once again, and this will make two, the eques-

Gnidium, ridden by Rafael Ortiz Alcala-Zamora, earned gold at the Spanish National Championships for Dressage held in the city of Oviedo

El PRE â&#x20AC;&#x153;G-nidiumâ&#x20AC;?, montado por Rafael Ortiz AlcalĂĄ-Zamora, fue medalla de oro en el Campeonato de EspaĂąa de Doma ClĂĄsica celebrado en la ciudad de Oviedo.

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trian center â&#x20AC;&#x153;El AsturcĂłnâ&#x20AC;? will host the most important dressage event at national level. In advance of the Spanish Championshipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the 2nd to the 4th of Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this same equestrian center will host an International Dressage Competition (CDI) during the last week of May. The City Council of Oviedo must be thankedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially true from the ridersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the support provided to equestrian sports. For the world of the horse in general, and in particular for that of dressage, it is very important that equestrian centers with top class facilities and with similar organizational capacity be committed to organizing major events. In addition, we are confident that for the next Spanish Championships and the Criterium, the audience and the repercussion in the media will be much greater.

Last year, eight PRE horses participated in the Gran Prix tests; approximately 50% of the participating horses were PREs. There were three PRE horses among the top five and the current Champion of Spain, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gnidiumâ&#x20AC;?, owned by Yeguada Azores, is also a Purebred Spanish Horse.

No doubt, the number of Purebred Spanish Horse will increase this year because the progress of dressage in this country is on the raise, both in quality and in quantity.

Logically, PRE horses are following this same line of progression.

No less important will be the Spanish Championships for Young Horses that will take place from the 12th to the 14th October at the Yeguada San JosĂŠ, in Nambroca (Toledo). This will be a magnificent showcase for the Purebred Spanish Horse. These are the competitions that are closely linked to the breeding world, and therefore, to selection. The number of breeders who participate with their own horses is even greater.

The qualifying conditions Sixth place at the Championships went to FuegoXII and Juan MuĂąoz Diaz

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At the start of this year, the RFHE provided the conditions to qualify to compete in the Spanish Dressage Championships in the various categories on its web-site:

Spanish Championships for Adults: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 62% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in the Gran Prix test, in at least 2 CDNA (CDN * * *) or above, between the 25th September 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Adults. Riders who are residents outside of the peninsula must only fulfill the above conditions in at least one CDNA (CDN * * *) or above, if they do not take part in competitions on the peninsula.

National Criterium: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 63% awarded by a National Category A Judge, between the 25th September 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Adults.

Spanish Championships for Young Horses: Â&#x2021; \HDU ROGV 7KH KRUVH ULGGHQ E\ any rider) must have obtained a minimum score of 65% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in the Preliminary tests for 4-year olds or the Final for 4-year olds, in a CDN * * or above, between the 1st January 2007 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Young Horses. Â&#x2021; \HDU ROGV 7KH KRUVH ULGGHQ E\ any rider) must have obtained a minimum score of 65% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in the Preliminary tests for 5-year olds or the Final for 5-year olds, in a CDN * * or above, between the 1st January 2007 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Young Horses. Â&#x2021; \HDU ROGV 7KH KRUVH ULGGHQ E\ any rider) must have obtained a minimum score of 63% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in the Preliminary tests for 6-year olds or the Final for 6-year olds, in a CDN * * or above, between the 1st January 2007 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Young Horses. Â&#x2021; DQG \HDU ROGV 7KH KRUVH (ridden by any rider) must have obtained a minimum score of 63%

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awarded by a National Category A Judge, in Prix St Georges level or above (except Kür), in a CDN * * or above, between the 1st January 2007 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships for Young Horses Spanish Championships for Young Riders: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 62% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in Prix St Georges level or above (except Kür), in at least 2 CDNB (CDN * *) or above, between the 3rd July 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships Juniors.

Spanish Championships for Juniors: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 62% awarded by a National Category A Judge, in the tests for J Teams, J individuals or above (except Kür), in at least 2 CDNB (CDN * *) or above, between the 3rd July 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships Juniors.

Spanish Championships for Cadets: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 60% in the tests for Pony Teams or Pony Individuals, or J Teams or J Individuals, in at least 2 CDNB (CDN * *) or above, between the 3rd July 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships Juniors.

Spanish Championships for Children: The horse/rider must have obtained a minimum score of 60% in the tests for Child Teams or Child Individuals, in at least 2 CDNB (CDN * *) or above, between the 3rd July 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships Juniors.

Spanish Championships for Novices: The horse/rider combination must have obtained a minimum score of 58% in level 1 or above, in a CDNB (CDN * *) or above, between the 3rd July 2006 and the closing date for entries for the 2007 Spanish Championships Juniors.

If a rider participates in the Spanish Championships of category superior to their own, the horse/rider combination must fulfill the conditions for participation corresponding to the category in which they participate. For those riders who in 2007 go up a category (Ch, K, J or Y), the results obtained in 2006 in the previous category within the regulatory dates will be valid.

In exceptional circumstances, which are to the benefit of the sport, riders in the categories Novice or Children may be authorized to participate without having fulfilled the above conditions, if their Federation considers that they are of a suitable level and that they deserve to participate in the Spanish Championships. However, this may only occur if their participation is endorsed by their corresponding Federation by means of Certification before the RFHE.

The City Council of Oviedo must be thanked—especially true from the riders—for the support provided to equestrian sports No doubt, the number of Purebred Spanish Horse will increase this year because the progress of dressage in this country is on the raise

Nevando Santa Clara, with Ignacio Lopez Porras, placed fourth at the most recent Spanish National Championships for Dressage

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DRIVING

INTRODUCTION TO THE DRIVING

Text by: Luis Rivero

Of the various breeds located in dif ferent areas of the Iberian Peninsula, no doubt, the best known is the Purebred Spanish horse; the one horse that has worked as a banner taking the name of Spain all over the world.

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This fills the people of Spain with pride, and it is certain that all the farmers who raise this pure breed know very well, even though their mares may graze in other regions or in other parts of the world, that their origins were here, and it is here that the stallions are nurtured for their broodmares.

Purebred Spanish Horse For reasons that will not be analyzed right now, since this has been done before by more qualified authors, it has been Spain where the Purebred Spanish Horse has been used most, therefore, its use has been promoted, breeding has been tended to more, and there has been more selection.

Could it be that the eminently agricultural character of this country is the stimulus? Here, agriculture needed horses for most of the tasks.

Farmers and breeders traveled from their homes to work on horseback or driving a carriage. This was still the case until very recently, even with people who did not necessarily have any links to the countryside. This last, I can confirm from experience; there is no doubt that this fact was a decisive reason why there is currently such an enormous support here for this means of transport in Spain—the carriage—since its use was never lost.

Horses, therefore, are an inseparable part of the region and form part of the complex circumstances that give it its character.

To reach these conclusions, curiosity pushed me to search for the writings of authors and students. Their documentation would confirm the idea I have just explained by going back to

data from the most distant past possible and, therefore, to appeal to historians.

Carriage owned by Fermin Bohorquez Gomez, with calesera (Andaluisan) style harness (Picture from the book “Semana del Caballo en Jerez,” 1954)

The horse and the carriage Fortunately, there are many scientists who have been interested in the horse and its relationship with humankind. Inevitably, they have traveled, both inseparable, the roads of the times. I will naturally gather from these readings, everything that, in some way, has something to do with the carriage, since you cannot conceive this without relating it to the horse, its motor. Of all the texts that have reached my hands and that I have been able to read—in search for references to the use of the carriage in Spain—the majority are studies oriented to the horse but also, most of these refer to the animal-vehicle relationship.

War, trade, agriculture, journeys, sport,... these are the reasons that the study of history unveils as the most frequent causes for the use of the carriage. Since it was first used, right up until now, the preference (for carriages) is promoted and grows in use for sport, rides and splendor, abandoning, due to the imperative of progress, the primitive reasons for its use.

Technical advances have displaced the practical uses for transport based on horse power, in the true sense of the term, for those of mechanical means, leaving the former, as I have already mentioned, for diversion and luxury.

Driving Clubs Nevertheless, this having been said and accepted as an irreversible fact, what has been maintained, without adding anything new

Horses, therefore, are an inseparable part of the region and form part of the complex circumstances that give it its character

Technical advances have displaced the practical uses for transport based on horse power in the true sense of the term, for those of mechanical means

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Carlos Piñar driving his Drag at the Real Club de Pineda in Sevilla (Picture: Luis Rivero files)

to their structures, except for those used in the competitive sport known as “Competition Carriage driving”, is the variety of models found in carriage-makers’ catalogs. Especially before their factories were transformed into car factories and, the latter having been substituted for the former, occupying their places in the garages and the streets, relegating these unfortunates to corners, condemning them to destruction or, in the cases of the most valuable, to becoming museum pieces.

This type of “splendor - competition”, has been known in Andalusia as an Exhibition of Turnouts since it began, approximately half century ago

However, many have been saved from total loss and they are being recovered, thanks to a growing current of appreciation as valuable historical items in recognition of the great help that they gave humankind in his itinerary towards progress.

This movement, which initiated at the end of the ‘80s, generated the birth of “Driving Clubs”, which brought together all those who were attracted by this movement of nostalgic interest in recovering objects that, in their time, were fundamental parts of every day life and vital aids to the advance of civilization.

It will not be necessary to state that the principal interest of these groups was to recover and to deepen the understanding of the carriage in all its aspects, construction, uses, care, types of hitches, and regulations of use….and naturally, to promote its use today, following these regulations to the letter. How are these objectives achieved? By organizing studies, courses and conferences, and competition-exhibitions

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in which each owner toils to present his/her carriage as flawless as possible, to achieve the best score of all those who participate.

This type of “splendor - competition”, has been known in Andalusia as an Exhibition of Turnouts since it began, approximately half century ago. Since then, it has become a highly efficient instrument for the promotion of driving, having achieved in this period of time, a clear advance in the quality of the carriages and in the presentation of the turnouts, which are comprised of the horses, harness, drivers, passengers and, above all, the characteristics of the principal objective: authenticity, the quality of the restoration for its being put into use including the correctness in the choice of the materials selected, as they should of course be the same as the originals.

At the same time that this growth in interest for the restoration of the carriage as an element of diversion and luxury has been taking place in Spain, a parallel movement has also been taking place in other European countries, such as France, which has resulted in the birth of a form of competition that is known as “Traditional Competitions”, on which I will concentrate my attention later on in future articles, since here, in Seville and Jerez, they have started to take place with growing interest and pleasing results.

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Single horse turnout, owned by Manuel Delgado Hernandez (Picture from the book “Semana del Caballo en Jerez,” 1954 Pick-axe turnout with calesera (Andalusian) harness, owned by Jose Bohorquez Gomez

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HIGH SCHOOL

Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art during the exhibition performance

ELABORATING RULES & REGULATIONS

Rafael Lemos

Text by: Paco Valverde

The General Assembly of the Royal Equestrian Federation of Spain (RFHE) was held on December 14 last year. It took a first step in the admission of High School as an equestrian discipline of the RFHE. Thus, for a two year trial period, the Spanish National Championship will be organized and it will seek self-financing.

Depending on the results of the sport, the Assembly will once again vote whether to accept this discipline or not.

Currently, the rules and regulations that will govern the next Spanish High School Championships are being put together.

Nevertheless, some notes extracted from the current rules and regulations of the Andalusian Equestrian Federation, approved at the Extraordinary General Assembly held on December 18, 1999, at Federation offices in Sevilla, can be found in this article.

The rules and regulations of the Andalusian Equestrian Federation, as its introduction explains, was created to regulate the large number of High School Dressage exhibitions (in the categories of “under saddle,” “in hand” and “long rein”) throughout all of Spain, as well as the large number of riders participating in these disciplines, who, for the most part, lack any technical advice while participating arbitrarily.

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General Principles The objective of dressage is the harmonious psychological and physical development of the horse. Horses, when working, even at halt, must be “in the hand”, with the hocks remaining in place; the neck more or less sustained and arched, according to the degree of training and according to the extension or collection of the pace. It must display light submission and soft contact with the bit, and be totally relaxed. The head should be steady and held on the vertical; the poll, flexible, and must be the highest point of the neck while the horse must show no resistance to its rider.

The cadence, which must be maintained during the various exercises and in the variations of each pace, is the expression of the general harmony that each horse displays when it actively moves in a regular manner, with drive and balance.

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The halt and the walk At halt, the horse must remain attentive, immobile, straight, with equal weight over each leg, which must also be very square. The neck, should be sustained, with the poll as the highest point, and the head slightly in front of the vertical. The horse may chew the bit peacefully, maintaining a light contact with the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, and willing to move forward at the smallest indication to do so.

The walk is a frank and active pace in which the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legs follow one behind other, with no moment of suspension, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in well marked and sustained four-timeâ&#x20AC;?. The walk is the least elevated movement, the slowest and gentlest of all the paces. It is the very best example, in terms of equestrian art, of four beats with clarity and distinction.

In the walk, the following must necessarily be noted: Â&#x2021; &ROOHFWHG ZDON WKH KRUVH ´LQ WKH KDQGÂľ ZDONV resolutely forwards, with the neck high and arched, clearly demonstrating that it is supporting itself. Â&#x2021; 0HGLXP ZDON WKLV LV IRUWKULJKW ZDON UHJXODU and loose, with an average extension. Â&#x2021; ([WHQGHG ZDON DW H[WHQGHG ZDON WKH KRUVH must cover the maximum possible ground, but without hurrying and without altering the rhythm of the footfalls. Â&#x2021; 7KH IUHH ZDON WKLV LV D SDFH RI UHVW LQ ZKLFK the horse is given total freedom to extend its neck and lower its head.

The trot and the canter The trot is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;two-timeâ&#x20AC;? pace, separated by a moment of suspension. Also, the quality of the trot is measured by the overall impression, and the regularity and elasticity of the strides, due to the flexibility of the back and the hind legs being well under the horse.

In the trot, the following must necessarily be noted: Â&#x2021; &ROOHFWHG WURW WKH KRUVH UHPDLQLQJ LQ ´WKH handâ&#x20AC;?, advances with determination, with its neck high and arched. Â&#x2021; :RUNLQJ WURW LV WKH LQWHUPHGLDWH SDFH EHtween the collected trot and the medium trot, in which a horse that is still not sufficiently trained for the collected movements can maintain a good balance. Â&#x2021; 0HGLXP WURW WKLV LV D SDFH EHWZHHQ WKH working and the extended trot, but more elevated and rounder trot that the extended.

Horse performing a pesade

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Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art during the exhibition performance

Â&#x2021; ([WHQGHG WURW WKH KRUVH FRYHUV WKH PD[Lmum possible ground, maintaining the same rhythm and lengthening its stride to the maximum, thanks to a great impulsion from the hind quarters.

All the work at trot must be executed â&#x20AC;&#x153;sitting.â&#x20AC;?

At halt, the horse must remain attentive, immobile, straight, with equal weight over each leg

The canter is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;three-timeâ&#x20AC;? pace, which, in right canter, for example, the hooves touch the ground in the following order: left hind, left diagonal pair (the left front leg moves simultaneously with the right hind) and front right, followed by a moment of suspension, with the four legs in the air, before starting the next stride.

The quality of the canter is measured by the overall impression, the regularity and the lightness of the three-time (which comes from the acceptance of the bit with a flexible poll and the hind quarters well under the body, which comes from the activity of the hips) as well as for the aptitude to preserve the same rhythm and a natural balance. The horse must always remain straight.

In the canter, the following must necessarily be noted: Â&#x2021; &ROOHFWHG FDQWHU WKH KRUVH ZKLFK PXVW UHmain â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the handâ&#x20AC;?, moves with the neck high and arched and its strides are shorter than in

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the other types of canter, but it is lighter and it is more mobile. Â&#x2021; :RUNLQJ FDQWHU WKLV LV DQ LQWHUPHGLDWH SDFH between the collected canter and the medium canter. The horse always â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the handâ&#x20AC;?, goes forward with equal strides, that are light and full of cadence, the impulsion produced by the hind quarters is of vital importance. Â&#x2021; 0HGLXP FDQWHU WKLV LV DQ LQWHUPHGLDWH SDFH between the working and the extended canter. The horse goes forward with determination keeping its balance, moderately lengthening its strides with a clear impulsion produced by the hind quarters. Â&#x2021; ([WHQGHG FDQWHU WKH KRUVH FRYHUV WKH PD[Lmum possible ground, conserving the same rhythm, lengthening its strides to the maximum, without losing its calm or lightness, thanks to a great impulsion that is produced by the hind quarters. Cadence must be maintained during the canter transitions.

Other movements Counter canter is a movement in which the rider, on a left hand circle, asks the horse for right canter. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;counterâ&#x20AC;? canter is an exercise in flexibility. The horse preserves its natural positioning, with the poll lightly flexed towards the

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out side of the circle and therefore toward the leg with which it is leading.

side. The horse looks away from the direction to which it is moving.

Equally, change of leg at canter through walk (simple change) is a change of leg in which the cantering horse makes a transition into walk and, after a maximum of three or four steps in this pace returns to canter on the other leg.

Â&#x2021; 7UDYHUV WKH KRUVH LV VOLJKWO\ EHQW DURXQG WKH riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside leg. The legs on the outside of the horse move ahead of those on the inside.

The horse looks towards the direction of the movement.

However, the canter change, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;flyingâ&#x20AC;?) is a change of leg executed in close relation with the moment of suspension that follows each canter stride. The changes of leg can be executed isolated or in series, that is to say, every four, three, two or one strides (onetime changes).

Â&#x2021; 5HQYHUV WKLV LV DQ LGHQWLFDO PRYHPHQW WR WKH previous one, only in this case, is the croup that moves â&#x20AC;&#x153;along the wallâ&#x20AC;?. As a consequence, all the principles and conditions that concern travers apply to this movement.

To rein back is a rear-wards movement that is symmetrical, in that the legs lift and fall in diagonal pairs. Thus, during the halt or immobility that precedes the rein back, as well as during this movement, the horse must remain completely â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the handâ&#x20AC;?, always maintaining the desire to move forwards. In addition, any anticipation or precipitation of the movement, any resistance against or fighting the hand, any deviation by the hind quarters, any separation or laziness of the hind quarters and any dragging of the forelegs are serious faults.

Â&#x2021; +DOI SDVV WKLV LV D YDULDQW RI WUDYHUV FDUULHG out on the diagonal instead of along side the wall. The horse must be slightly bent around the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside leg with the idea of giving greater freedom and mobility to the shoulders, which makes to the movement more flowing and elegant.

To rein back is a rearwards movement that is symmetrical, in that the legs lift and fall in diagonal pairs

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;passageâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;piaffeâ&#x20AC;?

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;passageâ&#x20AC;? is a very elevated and very cadenced collected trot. It is characterized by the pronounced degree by which the haunches are lowered and more accentuated flexion of the knees and the hocks, as well as the elegance and the elasticity of the movement.

Work on two tracks Each diagonal pair rises and falls alternately, The objectives of two-track work are: with a cadenced rhythm and a prolonged Â&#x2021; 7R PDNH WKH KRUVH PRUH IOH[LEOH DV D ZKROH suspension. In principle, the toe of the hoof of and thus to increase the freedom of the the elevated foreleg is raised up to the middle shoulders and the freedom of action of the of the cannon bone of supporting foreleg. The hind quarters, as well as the elasticity of the toe of the elevated hind leg is raised slightly union between the mouth, the poll, the neck, above the fetlock of the supporting hind leg. the back and the haunches.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;piaffeâ&#x20AC;? is an extremely collected, elevated Â&#x2021; 7R SHUIHFW WKH FDGHQFH DQG WR KDUPRQL]H and cadenced diagonal movement, which gives the impression of trotting on the spot. the balance in the various paces.

The horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back is flexible and vibrant. The Â&#x2021; 7R GHYHORS DQG WR LQFUHDVH WKH DPRXQW E\ croup descends slightly; the haunches and which the inside hind leg comes under the the hocks, active and well under the horse, body and as a consequence, collection. give the shoulders and the whole forehand a Â&#x2021; ,Q DOO WKH WZR WUDFN PRYHPHQWV WKH WHUP LQ- great lightness, freedom and mobility. Each side applies to the side towards which the diagonal pair rises and falls alternately with horse is bent or curved. The opposite side the same cadence and a slightly prolonged suspension In principle, the toe of the hoof of will be, therefore, the outside. the elevated foreleg is raised up to the middle In the two-track work, the following must of the cannon bone of supporting foreleg. The necessarily be noted: toe of the elevated hind leg is raised to just Â&#x2021; /HJ \LHOGLQJ WKH KRUVH UHPDLQV DOPRVW above the fetlock of the supporting hind leg. straight, except for a slight bend at the poll The â&#x20AC;&#x153;piaffeâ&#x20AC;? must always be animated by an entoward the side away from which it is movergetic impulsion and characterized by a pering. The leg yield is the fundamental basis of fect balance, always giving the impression of all two-track work and should be carried out remaining on the spot. It must have a visible tenbefore any collected work. dency to advance, which is manifested by the Â&#x2021; 6KRXOGHU LQ WKH KRUVH LV VOLJKWO\ EHQW DURXQG burning disposition of the horse to go forward as the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside leg. The legs on the inside soon as it is so requested. It can be allowed to of the horse move ahead of those on its out- advance by one â&#x20AC;&#x153;hoof printâ&#x20AC;? each stride.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;piaffeâ&#x20AC;? is an extremely collected, elevated and cadenced diagonal movement, which gives the impression of trotting on the spot

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