![]() In today’s Chile, the spirit of Rodriguez embodied in this stupendous sculpture has inspired and informed the resilient popular rebellion that will surely see Pinochet’s odious legacy consigned to the dustbin of history. During the Pinochet dictatorship, the Chilean Communist Party’s military wing adopted his name - the Frente Patriotico Manuel Rodriguez - for the popular armed resistance. Rodriguez commanded a fiercely loyal and effective crack guerilla detachment called Hussars of Death. The sculpture symbolises Rodriguez’s fearlessness, audacity and courage as he carries the flame of freedom in his right arm. More unusually - perhaps even uniquely - its creator was a woman, Blanca Merino. The statue represents an exhilarating harmony between rider and horse, projecting a sculptural wholeness which makes them appear as if they are swiftly flying through the air. He was assassinated on the orders of the “official hero” Bernardo O’Higgins in May 1818. There, an equestrian statue encapsulates the spirit and endeavour of Manuel Rodriguez, the legendary figure of Chile’s war of independence from Spain. In contrast to that iconic, albeit flawed, work, a spectacular sense of innovation and sculptural bravura garces the Bustamante Park in Chile’s capital Santiago. Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius, whose 2,000-year-old equestrian statue is the oldest complete one in existence, is without armour or weapons as befits a supposed bringer of peace.Ĭast in bronze in extraordinary detail, the statue inadvertently counsels caution to artists seeking to curry favour with their subject - the oversized emperor sits comically astride what appears to be an overgrown pony. Three or four standard formats are replicated ad nauseam and most are offensive examples of wars waged by the rapacious elites of any given country. The stables are specialised in horse riding for children, who can ride and spend time with horses and ponies… from experience, we can promise you that watching, as a parent, the formation of a natural, harmonious relationship between your child and his or her pony is definitely worth it.ĭiscover the natural beauty and goodness of horses.WHILE equestrian statues are probably the most ubiquitous of all public monuments in Western towns and cities, their aesthetics are predictably formulaic. Unfortunately, the centre doesn’t have a website but you can visit their Facebook page.Īnd to finish up, if you are planning a trip to Valmontone, perhaps to do a bit of shopping in the famous outlet centre, you might like to take the opportunity to visit the Santo Pietro Pony Club. Just 30 minutes north of Tivoli, in the Sant’angelo Romano locality, the Colle Lungo Equine Centre offers riding lessons for all levels, including for children, as well as horse treks. From 4 to 16 years, your children will spend unforgettable hours with their little friends and stable with certified instructors who will discover with the incredible world of horses.Īlso in Tivoli, you have to discover Quintilio Primo ASD, an association of social promotion and amateur sports, ready to welcome all the children horse-enthusiasts and their families: pony trekking, horse riding, recreational riding for disabled, collaborations with schools. Great fun! Walk, trot, gallop, jumps… and treks through the woodland and strokes of your horse’s mane… children absolutely love these beautiful animals!Ī few minutes from Tivoli, precisely in Location Fontebianca, your kids will enjoy the professionalism of the Scuderia Fontebianca and their Pony House.As well as empathy, the development of personal relationships, a sense of responsibility and loyalty: a horse allows you to touch it, take care of it, ride it, but a horse also demands respect and won’t stand for any ambiguities of behaviour. Being in harmony with your horse and, if it is a continued activity, the pleasure of taking care of your animal. ![]() Feeling the fresh air on your face and in your lungs, greenery all around, the smells (good and bad!) of the countryside and the animals… a true reawakening of the senses! An outdoor activity that is unusual and exciting for children who come from the city and spend too much time indoors.Discipline, coordination, balance… and that’s just to start with. Let’s start with an established fact: horse riding is an ideal activity for children.
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