Great images, David. Yep, I agree that to hear the rider and mount announced
would most definitely get a crowd to laughing. Ya gotta appreciate the humor of
an owner who would cross the names of the Sire and Dame in typical fashion, but
then mix in the type of horse with a wee touch of playful nationalism
and…viola…”Estupido”. At least I hope that is how it happened and really isn’t
a scarcastic commentary on the horse’s temperament…? :)
The stables remind me of an Anheuser Busch Clydesdales’ compound. Thanks, David.
Best regards,
Peter S.
On Jan 18, 2020, at 12:50 AM, David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
In Sumeg, not far from Budapest, is the Sumeg Castle.
Originally built in the mid or late 13th century, it was rebuilt after
Austrian troops sent it on fire, in 1713.
Since 1989, it has been privately held. It was restored on a large scale, and
is now operated as a tourist attraction, providing events and tournaments,
and is considered to be Hungary's most well-preserved fortress.
We missed tourist season, but did get a chance to tour the stables, which was
a great hit with both Rose and her daughter, as both are consummate
horsewomen.
First, the castle, which overlooks the stables & gift shop.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49401722403/in/dateposted-public/
The stables are fabulous, with each stall as clean as in a Disney movie. The
place is simply stunning!
There is even a stall dedicated to bathing the horses, with warm water and
heat lamps to dry the horses!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49401721973/in/dateposted-public/
On each stall's ornate, wooden gate is a brass plaque, giving the name and
details of the horse.
One caught my eye, and I'd love to be the "fly on the wall", when the name of
horse and rider are announced!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49402399837/in/dateposted-public/
I really do hope it means something else, in Hungarian! But, it seems to be
a Spanish name and means exactly what we think!
Enjoy!
David.
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