After the visit of the Alter Do Chao stud farm, we saw a sperm harvest of Beirao, one of the sons of Rubi AR (which among other things was selected for the JO in London 2012), that was unexpected (surprise, guys!). The harvest was done on a hobbled mare with an artificial vagina. We were told the stallion was nervous but it seems quite calm to us. And when we talk about stallion sperm, our first thought is for our dear Mrs Picq!
Did you say Dressage ? Look at this horse (Escribo) !
Vila Fermosa is a familial breeding farm of Lusitano horses. It products among twenty foals a year. Contrary to French breeding farms, they are not touched by humans before they are 3 years-old. The farm is managed by the father of Rodrigo Torres. Rodrigo, former student of EPDRAC, trains and sells horses all around the world. He was national champion of Dressage and "Equitation de travail".
During the visit, we met 3 Frenchs, additionnally from Haute-Savoie! Even in Portugal we could talk about Reblochon!
Concerning the education of the young horses: they work only once a week, but the work is intense, so they learn quickly the figures of Dressage.
We were lucky to assist to Rodrigo Torres' work with two horses:
-Escribo, 6 years-old, very promising
-Califa 2, 8 years-old, at the top of equestrian art
Goodbye evening
After those few days spent together, as usually we went to restaurant all together. Then we took a "frienship drink" in a local bar. We even assisted to a marriage proposal.
And Roman improvised himself photographer!
This was a great read friend. I find horses to be incredible creatures.Thanks a lot for posting. Keep us posted with more.
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