Friday, March 27, 2020

The Journey of a Lifetime

FEI.org/stories - Full Story with video

27 March 2020
Words by Richard Mulligan

Three international equestrian stars enjoyed a life-changing experience on a 100km trek with wild horses in the Pyrenees...

Juan Matute Guimon is a young Dressage star who has reached the top of his sport at just 22 years old, but nothing could prepare him for the life-changing experience of guiding 30 wild horses on a 100km trek through the Pyrenees.

The young Spaniard signed up to take part in a three-day transhumance, which is the traditional movement of livestock between the valleys and the lush high mountain pastures. He and fellow travellers Hanna Tardiveau and Laura Demaille – both international Jumping stars - were charged with the responsibility of accompanying 30 wild Merens horses on the journey through the mountains with an elevation of 8,100m...

Read more and see video here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/transhumance-pyrenees-horse-pilot

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