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Professions

Owners, trainers, drivers and jockeys, gentlemen and riders, equestrian artists: different figures, but all united by a single passion: the horse.

There are numerous figures who revolve around the horse, taking care of it during the growth process, looking after its well-being, training it in preparation for horse racing and competitions, etc. These figures correspond to as many professions which, in addition to being united by an identical passion, share the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret the "psychology of the horse".

 

Trainer

The job of a coach is not learned only from books. It takes a spirit of observation and many hours o...

Breeder

The birth of a foal is always an exciting moment and for the horse breeder, it is even more so. He c...

Artisan

The terms land corporal, stable attendant or more commonly horseman or groom (from the English "groo...

Blacksmith

The blacksmith is the craftsman who mainly practices the art of shoeing. It consists in the applicat...

Rider

In horse riding the rider is the one who practices equestrian sports. These are divided into two lar...

Driver

In the trot, the jockey is called "guidatore" or "driver". The driver does not ride on horseback, bu...

Jockey

The jockey is the protagonist of the most spectacular race in horse racing, the gallop. The rider on...

Owner

Man has always owned and bred horses for various purposes, from agriculture to transport to war. Hor...

Veterinarian

Passion and sensitivity, in-depth scientific training together with a good ability to grasp the sign...

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