In the fourth century b.C., Greek philosopher Aristotle affirmed the intimate link between content and form:  “The soul never thinks without an image ”. This concept, still extremely popular today, is at the very base of the aesthetic tastes of most people. We can find “beauty” in art, literature, nature, but also in sports. An …

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher who lived in the 1800s, wrote that “Nothing can begin without ambition. Without work, nothing can be done. No prize will ever be given to you. You have to conquer it”. Now more than ever, these words remind us that in personal life, work and sport alike, it is …

A sentence by British writer and painter John Ruskin, who lived two centuries ago, reads: “Quality is never accidental; it is always the result of an intelligent effort”. The concept according to which excellence is the result of commitment and dedication applies to every area of life, including sports. Particularly, horse riding aficionados know all …