If one understands that for each stride at a canter a horse takes a breath, then one can instantly grasp the fact that the work done by its lungs and related organs is always very intense. When making an effort, such as jumping a round, over 1,500 litres of air per minute go through a…
The best riders and horses of the past season according to National Grands Prix results W hile the national sports season has already started and decreed the first winners of Grands Prix for 2022, it is worth pausing for a moment to take stock of last year’s events. In fact National Grands Prix alone provide…
Daytona della Caccia (S.I. 2013 – Diamant de Semilly x Caretino) and Hopkins 31 (Westf 2012 – Hogwart x Piano II) will start to compete ridden by Alberto Zorzi as soon as they have had time to get to know one another, alongside Scuderia 1918 Ludvig, bringing to three the number of horses that Scuderia…
Vitamin C is essential for maintaining healthy organs and tissues Vitamin C plays multiple roles in the organism and that is why it must be produced in sufficient quantities. A healthy horse usually produces a sufficient amount and therefore in theory it should not be necessary to add more to its diet, in practice, however…
Producing a horse How to produce a young horse from the beginning to the top of its career Producing a horse for a steady and lasting sports career means cautious progression that is well-thought over and suited to the characteristics of each individual horse. Correct development, the result of experience, and the rider’s common sense…
Silvia Torresani, veterinarian, talks about her work with the horses of the Swedish team. Sweden is without doubt currently the strongest nation in the world of show jumping It is an exemplary nation not only for the sporting growth and results achieved in the top events, but for the extraordinary management of the horses combined…
The partnership formed between Scuderia 1918 and Alberto Zorzi, officially formed last February, is now moving onto its next phase with the first Scuderia 1918 horse being delivered to Alberto Zorzi. Scuderia 1918 Ludvig, a dark bay gelding Holsteiner born in 2014 by Lasino and out of Balea by Legolas, after a period of training…
The grey Lorett, owned by Scuderia 1918, has now joined Kevin McNab’s string of horses. A Holsteiner gelding born in 2015 by Lenett and out of Doro 36 sired by Quadros 3, Lorett will now start to train and compete as an eventer. The grey 7-year-old will consolidate and strengthen a partnership established a few…
Since January 1st Marco Porro will be the selector of the Italian show jumping team with Stefano Nogara appointed as supporting coach. For the past four years Marco Porro has worked closely with Duccio Bartalucci (coach and selector) devoting his time to training new emerging horse-and-rider combinations. Led by Marco Porro, Italy won the EEF…
Diamant de Semilly died during his daily visit to his paddock where he was enjoying his retirement pampered by everyone. Even though this inevitable event was to be expected since he was 31 years old, it came as an emotional shock to everyone. Some of the pages in his history are harder to turn than…
