The Minorcan horse was officially recognized as a native breed in 1989. It must be totally black, slim, muscular and powerful with long extremities. It must have a noble character and be powerful and energetic. DNA studies show it to be of Berber origins(Arabian, thank you), and one of only a few breeds of totally black horses.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Escuelas Menorguina
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Wade G. Burck
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This is an amazing display if you realize the difficulty it contains. Number one they are doing a complete and schooled nice drill, throwing in some leg turns that are rarely seen (ones that I put on all my horses), then come down the finale with all rearing horses. Rearing horses under saddle are different and if not done correctly can be a nightmare, they can easily be used as a defense against what you are asking by the horse. For that reason the rear has always been the last trick I put on my horse so that we don't have any misunderstandings. That being said apparently the person at the helm knows what he is doing because none of the horses are desperate (like others we have seen lately)and display their rears under control. Unfortunately for the display choreography it's hard to get them co-ordinated to do so at the same time, that in itself is difficult. At least in a circus liberty act they are all standing facing the handler and given the cue, here a rider and horse have to anticipate the timing. I say BRAVO!
Wade didn't you post a video of these same horses doing great, and stupendous Corbett's and rares separately going out of the arena? Cannot find it and I was blown away.
Dianne,
I think the most incredible thing about it is that a man like Juan Pons had a vision, and was able to create a whole new discipline with a standard and a registered horse. I suggest there is nothing wrong with being an idealist or having a vision to change things. I also suggest they are of more use to the world then "participants." I too was blown away by the softness of the hind leg walks.
Wade
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