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Lipizzan horse breeding traditions
inscribed,Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Lipizzan horse breeding traditions were initially used to breed horses for the Habsburg imperial court in Vienna, but today the Lipizzan horse plays a special role in the everyday cultural and social life of communities in rural areas. They are included in events, celebrations and festivities such as hor... Austria
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Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders
inscribed,Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders – taking place in Terisakkan Village in the Ulytau District of Karaganda Oblast – mark the end of the old and the beginning of the new yearly horse-breeding cycle. Rooted in traditional knowledge about nature and... Kazakhstan
Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses' decoration
inscribed,Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses' decoration The Akhal-Teke is a breed of horses created in the territory of modern Turkmenistan. Characterized by their large size, intelligence, agility, strength and shiny coat, Akhal-Teke are hardy and can manage without food and water for long stretches of time. There are... Turkmenistan
inscribed,Horse and camel Ardhah Horse and camel Ardhah is practised across many regions of Oman. On Alardhah day (meaning the ‘day of the festival’ in Arabic), people gather around the racecourse to watch shows by horse and camel riders that reflect Omani people’s skill in dealing with and taming the animals. Traditional arts (such as the re... Oman
Equitation in the French tradition
Inscribed,Equitation in the French tradition Equitation in the French tradition is a school of horseback riding that emphasizes harmonious relations between humans and horses. The fundamental horse-training principles and processes are guided by non-violence and lack of constraint, blending human demands with respect for the horse’s body and mood... France
es used. Equestrian art in Portugal establishes a sense of harmony and deep respect between rider and horse, with the rider communicating with the horse to encourage its willing collaboration, without the use of force. The practice is therefore based on respect for the animal and its well-being. It requires a horse that is flexible, manageable and... Portugal
inscribed,Wine Horses Los Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses) takes place each year from 1-3 May in Caravaca de la Cruz and forms part of the fiestas held in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz in Caravaca. The equestrian ritual consists of a series of events in which the horse is the protagonist. The process of enjaezamiento involves dressing the hor... Spain
Kok boru, traditional horse game
Inscribed,Kok boru, traditional horse game Kok boru, a traditional horse game, is a synthesis of traditional practices, performances and the game itself. It is a traditional game played by two teams on horseback, where players try to manoeuvre with a goat’s carcass (replaced with a mould in modern-day games), or ‘ulak’, and score by putting i... Kyrgyzstan
Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling
Inscribed,Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling Chogān is a traditional horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling; it has a history of over 2,000 years in Iran and has mostly been played in royal courts and urban fields. In Chogān, two rider teams compete and the aim is to pass the ball through the oppos... Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna
Inscribed,Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna Classical horsemanship at the Spanish Riding School Vienna is the traditional art and practice of breeding, keeping, training and riding Lipizzaner horses. The School’s various social practices and culturally-shaped rituals and ceremonies are based on the lon... Austria
