United in a common passion for the horse to Pure Minorcan Breed, Vito and Daniela, strong of experiences in different riding schools, have embarked on the path to the wonderful discovery of this beautiful animal, with the intent to promote the Menorcan horse, a strong aspect of the culture of the island of Minorca.
Once visited the island, several years ago, they fell in love with it and with its many wonders and treasures, such as the horse from black and bright coat, proud and fierce, which represents, for the locals, the soul, the heart, the tradition and the festivities.
Breeding and importing these stocks directly from the island, they engage in the hard work of preparing these horses to perform in shows, demonstrations and historical re-enactments, a job that requires passion, dedication and commitment.
Affiliates to the ASSOCIACIO' DE CRIADORS I PROPIETARIS DE CAVALLS DE RAÇA MENORQUINA official federation of the island of Minorca, in collaboration with the Aicasm of Massimo Barbe' and ASD RE NERO they represent the most numerous group of Pure Minorcan Breed horses present in Italy and, together, they are present at the most important trade fairs such as Verona Cavalli, Malpensa Cavalli, Milano Cavalli...
The island of Menorca is situated in the west of the Mediterranean Sea and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its natural wonders and different biotypes of animals and plants present.
It 'a land of quiet, sincere, and his silence guardian of its treasures. P>
horse minorcan and 'breed their own island of Menorca, one of its treasures! p>
A horse noble character, the hot blood, rustic, elegant and strong, very strong and energetic. It 'a horse that helps people in the fields, suitable for the saddle, for the attacks, but his attitude is used for the traditional Fiestas menorcan like horse show. P>
black cloak, pure shiny, heavy mane and tail, trunk extended, highly mobile ears of medium size, and the only breed of horse that naturally rises and walks on its hind legs: called "bots". < br />
It 'a tireless worker who has represented over time, and still is, the tradition of the island of Menorca.
The horse race minorcan always tied to this land and he and 'a leading representative ... the daily coexistence with this animal has raised an estimated unquenchable between man and horse p>
When they arrive
its festivities Menorca explodes! All invade the streets and the horse stands as the highest character, a perfect symbiosis between horse and rider and galvanizes the audience in a mixture of emotions and feelings that infects everyone.
In the early 80 intensifies the island of Menorca (Spain) an interest in a "agrupacion Caballar"
(Grouping of horses) named "Menorquina" bound extraordinarily popular festivals of equestrian Jaleo. P>
Private Initiatives and insular institutions have consequently promoted a direct association to the official recognition of this "agrupacion" as a race, and to the foundation of the book of the same.
These objectives have been achieved recently and founded in 1987 with the acceptance of the functionality of the breed registry managed by the Island Council of Minorca. P>