AAS Horse, a photo from Cagliari, Sardegna

Photographer's Note

Horses Parade

Sardinian Anglo-Arab Horse
The AAS (Sardinian-Anglo-Arab) is a horse breed that was established in Sardinia, originating from the crossing of Thoroughbred with Sardinian horses carrying Arabian blood. Its origins in Italy trace to Sardinia, where it has been selectively bred for more than one hundred years.
History
In 1874 The Ozieri Army Remount Station was established to supply mounts for the cavalry units of the Italian Army. To produce horses suitable for the cavalry, indigenous Sardinian mares were crossed with oriental-bred stallions such as the foundation sire Osmaniй, and, starting from 1883, also with French-bred Anglo-Arabian stallions.
In 1915, captain Grattarola, director of the Ozieri Remount Station, continued the work by crossing the best 600 available mares with stallions of Purosangue Orientale breeding, using as his founding stallions Abbajan Sciarragh, Talata u Kamsin and Etnen u Kamsin, which had all been purchased directly from Bedouin desert tribes. Later on, Thoroughbred stallions started to be utilized on the mares of mixed Sardinian and oriental ancestry. One such Thoroughbred stallion was Rigogolo (son of Havresac II).
A goal of a minimum of 25% Arabian blood was set. In 1967 the breed was officially named “Anglo-Arabo Sardo” (abbreviated in AAS). Lately the suffix "sardo" has been dropped and the breed is increasingly being promoted as an Anglo-Arabian horse.
Characteristics
• Dolichomorphic • Bay, chestnut or gray • Height at the withers: small type (156–158 cm), medium type (158–165 cm) large type (taller than 165 cm) • Weight: 450 – 550 kg.
It is characterized by solid feet and legs, a refined head with a straight profile and a fiery temperament with speed and stamina. In Cavalry trials it was able to cover 100 kilometers per day for several days.

Related breeds
There is also a smaller native horse called the Giara horse, which is thought to have developed from Numidian (North African-possibly Barb) stock brought to the island by the Carthaginians in Roman times. It is these native horses that crossed first with Arabians and then Thoroughbreds, that provided the local foundation bloodstock that contributed to the creation of the Sardinian Anglo-Arab. The Government remount station in Ozieri is now crossing the Giara Horse with Arabians, Small AAS and even German riding Ponies in an effort to produce a pony ideally suited to equestrian sports, and is creating the "Giarab" pony breed. Many specimens of AAS are contributing to the foundation bloodstock of a new breed, named the "Sella Italiano" or Italian Saddle Horse.
Uses
Since the 1960s the AAS has proven itself in the sport of eventing and has also established itself as a racehorse and a steeplechaser. In 1990, Ostenda, an AAS horse won the Grand Prix des Pouliches in Tarbes, and the mare Vituliana repeated this feat in 1997. Vidoc, an AAS stallion, placed first in the Prix du Ministere in 1997. The majority of horses competing in the Palio di Siena belong to the Anglo Arabo Sardo breed. They replaced the Thoroughbred for racing in the Palio di Siena after several horses had fractured their legs in the tight turns of the Siena Square, so they were replaced by the shorter and sturdier breed whose legs can better withstand the stress of the race. This horse also plays an important role in the folk festivals of Sardinia's horse culture such as the Sartiglia di Oristano, The Cavalcata Sarda and the Ardia di Sedilo. Several specimens are used by mounted regiments of the Carabinieri police force, continuing the tradition of the breed as a cavalry horse.
(from wikipedia)

Data Exif
Camera Nikon D80
Iso 200
Shutter Speed 1/250
Aperure Lens: f/5,6
Lens 18-135 mm.
Focal Length 52 mm.
Metering mode pattern
Exposure mode Av

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mirosu (16313) 2012-05-28 6:38

Excellent portrait of these tree horses. Great details in perfect light. I wish you would show the riders as well. Well done Mario.

krzychu30 (15512) 2012-05-28 7:42

Hello Mario,
beautiful portrait picture.You choose very good angle to show us these horses,as they create here kind of diagonal line through the frame.But I agree also with the comment above,that it would be maybe better if you could capture also these raiders.But anyway itґs a great image.
Have a good day
Krzysztof

cornejo (61504) 2012-05-28 9:47

Ciao Mario, gran tiro di questi bellissimi cavalli, tecnicamente molto buono, mi piace. Ottimo lavoro e bella molto ben fatto il mio amico, complimenti. TFS.

Buon pomeriggio e felice inizio alla settimana.
I migliori auguri e saluti.

Angel.

adramad (72590) 2012-05-28 15:12

Ciao Mario.
Una composizione bellissima con il primo piano, che mostra la successione dei capi di questi bellissimi cavalli, illuminazione bella migliora la testa sul fondo del piano, cosм superbo, la nitidezza и anche meraviglioso e mostra in modo molto dettagliato e texture dettaglio .
Un bel lavoro, mi piace.
Passate una buona notte.
Cordiali saluti.
Luis.

P/D. Nella mia galleria e ho alcune altre foto del palazzo dell'Alhambra.

bayno (18348) 2012-05-29 0:21

Ciao Mario,
sempre belle le feste popolari sarde, molto interessante la nota non sapevo che esistesse questa razza di cavalli, un mix assai raro, la qualitа della foto и perfetta, spero che non te la prendi se ti dico che avrei aperto un pт l'inquadratura includento anche i cavalieri nella composizione, ho visto che hai scattato con una focale di 52 mm, ma capisco anche che sono momenti in qui a volte non si ha il tempo di agire e di pensare ma semplicemente di cogliere l'attimo e tu lo hai fatto molto bene....
buona giornata...
Valter

mohammad_H (10178) 2012-05-29 1:58

hi: mario
اسبها در یک ردیف و هماهنگ.شبیه هم.و این هارمونی بسیار جالب و شگفت انگیز
وضوح و رنگ بسیار مناسب
محیط بسیار شاد.وانتقال ان به بیننده عکس
روز خوبی داشته باشی
Horses and coordinated in a row. Similar. And this is very interesting and amazing harmonic
Very good resolution and color
A very happy environment. Transfer it to the photo viewer
Have a good day

jhm (211734) 2012-05-29 3:42

Hello Mario,

My father had a farm with almost the same horses, the horses on the farm were times when the war brought from the south of France.
Wonderful heads of the horses.
These picture is absolutely also very nice, lovely of colors.
Lovely composition, excellent presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Tuesday,
John

Nicou (193806) 2012-05-29 5:26

Hello

Superbe alignement dec ce chevaux quel captage et compo quelle vue fantastique compo et iamge usperbe.

Bravo et amitiй

Nicou

jlbrthnn (76043) 2012-05-29 6:13

Ciao Mario,
Nota molto informativo, utile, ed и ben illustrato da un gran tiro. Una bella immagine che mostra la spettacolare bellezza e l'eleganza di questi cavalli. I colori chiari e la nitidezza sono eccellenti. Bravo.
Buongiorno.
Amicalement
Joлl

Oceania (5202) 2012-05-29 7:30

I like the horse heads as the main characters of the photo, very rare.

eldancer1 (36343) 2012-05-29 9:06

Looks like the horses are getting impatient, as if saying let's get this show on the road. Awesome capture of those animals. Great lighting and dof with sharp details. Well done, tfs.

m (0) 2012-05-29 10:33

Nice trio, Mario.:) Very well captured, I like their position in the frame. Don't you think they look a bit sad and tired?
Best wishes
Marina

josepmarin (59385) 2012-05-29 11:31

Ciao Mario,
una foto esplйndida, en la que podemos ver estos hermosos caballos anglo-бrabes-sardos, que has captado en un buen бngulo cerrado con el zoom, en una alineaciуn perfecta.
La buena luz realza su gran belleza, y la imagen tiene una gran nitidez, asн como unos colores naturales que funcionan muy bien.
Es una bella foto, caro amico.
Un abbraccio,
Josep

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-05-29 12:42

Hello Mario,
Horses are animals of my favorite and always fascinating to see Ota. Calm, beautiful and imposing. The lighting brings out the best as possible. Lovely composition.
Have a nice evening,
Cheers,
Maria

Fis2 (169821) 2012-05-29 13:16

Dobry wieczуr Mario!
Piкkne konie.
Ciekawy potrуjny portret z koсskiej parady.
Dobry kadr, kolory i ostro¶ж.
Pozdrawiam i przyjemnego wieczoru їyczк :)
Krzysztof

TopGeo (38220) 2012-05-29 14:04

Hi Mario.
A beautiful composition with the foreground showing the sequence of the heads of these beautiful horses, beautiful lighting enhances the interest!, Both excellent, the sharpness is wonderful and shows in great detail I like horses generally
Good job I like.
Gest regards
Georgios

dip (21408) 2012-05-29 14:22

Ciao Mario,
nice shot with good sharpness and light management,
I like the way you framed it!
greetings,
Dimitris.

papagolf21 (152605) 2012-05-30 0:19

Bonjour, cher Mario,
Le cadrage est parfait pour valoriser ces chevaux dont la posture est parlante.
L'on sent les chevaux piaffer d'impatience.
Une trиs bonne prйsentation.
Amitiйs.
Philippe

danos (110407) 2012-05-30 0:52

Ciao Mario,
mice scenery with the well chosen POV to makes the image very effective and adorable.I like the horses parade,with the AAS to looks and walk so pround and alive.
I like the brilliant light and colour management as the unique of the photo.

Have a good day,danos

Royaldevon (85640) 2012-05-30 14:34

Ciao Mario,

I like the focus you have achieved on these three horses; sharp in the f/g and a gentle blurring into the b/g, giving a fine sense of depth and perspective.
It is a wll composed and well executed shot.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-30 16:18

Hi Mario,
a beautiful photo with fantastic composition, great details and lights, the POV is superb, too. Amazing atmosphere, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

lousat (138669) 2012-05-31 4:24

Ciao Mario,hai bruciato l'asfalto ma secondo me hai scelto bene,evitando di scurire troppo i profili dei cavalli nell'ombra,un ottimo risultato quanto a dettagli e colori e mi immagino non fosse facile tra un sacco di gente e tempi molto rapidi.Buona giornata,Luciano

delpeoples (60342) 2012-05-31 4:31

Caro Mario

Bellissima la simmetria dei cavalli. Hai catturato bene la maetosta ed eleganza di questi animali. Ottima la luce ed anche la prospettiva. Complimenti.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

PS: Grazie delle tue belle parole per la mia foto ultima. Ho belle notizie: oggi gli amministratori hanno cambiato le regole. Possiamo cambiare la scelta del pulsante Pinterest. Se vuoi cambiarlo, vai al: Edit Profilo>Pinterest>No>Update

Sono tornata!

Silvio1953 (220697) 2012-05-31 11:21

Ciao Mario, gran bel trio di fantastici cavalli, altra bella documentazione di questa interessante mmanifestazione, bravo, ciao Silvio

Cricri (176) 2012-05-31 13:09

Ciao Marino
Belle image de ces chevaux, le cadrage excellent montrant l'йlйgance et la beautй de ces chevaux, belle prйsentation
Belle soirйe
cricri

carlosmarin (11954) 2012-05-31 13:24

Ciao Mario,
bellнsimo enfoque de las cabezas de los tres caballos.
Buena composiciуn y excelente relato fotogrбfico.
Saluti.
Carlos

jemaflor (146360) 2012-05-31 13:52

Hi Mario,
Well taken fron this angle, good effect with light, contrast are well managed, tfs.

ciakgiak (30) 2012-05-31 13:57

Ciao Mario,
ho molto pensato sull'opportunitа o meno di inserire i cavalieri, problema sollevato da qualche caro amico... a me l'immagine piace cosм, dando molta piщ importanza allo splendido profilo dei cavalli. Magnifica la luce, molto ben controllata.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2012-06-01 9:38

Ciao Mario,
bel ritratto di gruppo con tutto molto ben a fuoco. luce anche questa volta ben gestita.
ciao
Alessandro

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-06-01 9:51

Hi Mario
The note is so informative and that's great about TE. Your compo is grand; with small portions are left for the riders and glimpse of spectators in the bg. Superb viewpoint with the stars of the event well in the right place diagonally, sharp, good detail and great colors. Excellent shot, TFS
Kind regards

golus (2893) 2012-06-01 10:09

Hello Mario,

A beautiful portrait of these well bred horses, they look so proud and confident. I like the way you framed and composed this with a good depth, superb sharpness and clarity. Your notes are highly informative and perfectly complements the shot. A very well thought and executed photo, thanks. Have a nice WE.

Suleyman

ourania (51103) 2012-06-01 13:29

Ciao Mario,
un' immagine molto bella, nitida e ben illuminata. Il taglio `e stretto concentrando sui tre bellissimi cavalli ma `e anche giustamente ampio per includere i cavalieri, gli spettatori, spazio, profondit`a, l' architettura, l' atmosfera della parata. Il modo in cui hai raccolto la luce sui parti luminosi `e stupendo. Mi piacciono tantissimo questi cavalli belli, eleganti e forti ed il fatto che stanno tutti con gli occhi aperti. Mi piacciono anche le espressioni dei cavallieri di orgoglio moderato. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buon mese,
Ourania

jmdias (114340) 2012-06-01 16:22

mario

muito bonita a fileira de cabeзas de cavalo, a luz e a nitidez estгo perfeitas e gosto dos detalhes ao fundo. penso que seria perfeito se vocк tivesse capturado a cabeзa dos cavaleiros por inteiro. de qualquer maneira й uma linda foto.

abraзos

jorge

sacimar (38173) 2012-06-02 3:20

Ciao Mario,

magnifica imagen con estos tres caballos alineados, es un bonito detalle del desfile, el encuadre centrandote en los animales es muy acertado, me gusta,

Un saludo,

Sergio

pajaran (114995) 2012-06-02 15:00

Pozdrav.
Stigla je ponoc, grad spava, ulice su puste ...
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o konjima, sa datim podacima, i istorijom ...
Dobra ostrrina snimka, kontrast i prikaz lepim bojama.
Dobar rad i kompozicija, moje cestitke.
Dobar tekst sa datim podacima o upotrebljenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Lepi konji.
Sve najbolje.
Srecno.
Paja.

Google.

Saluti.
Arrivati a mezzanotte, la cittа dorme, le strade erano deserte ...
Articolo molto interessante e buono sui cavalli, con i dati riportati e la storia ...
Buona nitidezza, il contrasto e la visualizzazione dei colori bellissimi.
Buon lavoro e composizione, le mie congratulazioni.
Buona testo con i dati forniti per la tecnica utilizzata ed elementi dell'immagine.
Splendidi cavalli.
Tutti i migliori.
Buona fortuna.
Paja.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2012-06-02 16:21

Hi dear Mario

A little different as your usual subject, but still gerat. Greatly considered composition with well balanced allocation of teach components via good exposure. Thanks for your sharing with nice job and have a good Sunday!

Many thanks and best regards,

Takero, from Tokyo

Schnappilic (9692) 2012-06-03 3:23

Ciao Mario,

Congratulations for this beautiful composition with 3 horses.

Buona domenica!

Ovidiu

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-06-03 18:09

Hello Mario,

I like the way you have presented the close up image of these three horses. Each one has different expression. I wonder what they are thinking. Nice colors, quality and light management.

Lakshmi

wolf38 (30) 2012-06-04 21:40

Hi Mario. An interesting photo with a close shot. Everything is concentrated in this composition on the essentials. Well seen and realized. Rgds, Wolfgang.

Graal (103040) 2012-06-08 23:16

Ciao Mario,
good shot. Fine perspective of three horses. Image is well composed. Good quality. An interesting note and reportage.
Have a nice WE.
Aleksander

siudzi (34141) 2012-06-09 0:30

Hi Mario,

A nice scene captured with a superb sense of depth and perspective. Like your technique here, excellent light management, sharpness and DOF. Very well done.

Regards,
Malgorzata

chrisvek (7003) 2012-06-09 10:28

Hello dear Mario

Perfec shoot from that interesting shoot.I believe that horses parade is a very unique event.Perfect POV and amazing framework.Very nice try!

Have a nice weekend
With Respect
Chris

Angshu (56760) 2012-06-09 22:33

Ciao Mario
Nice picture of the three horse heads in perspective. The details are clear & even the BG provides some idea about this event.
Best Regards
Angshu

batalay (41261) 2012-06-16 4:09

Ciao Mario,

Interior decorators tell us that one should always display an odd number things, pictures, statues, horses...
I like very much the triple-portrait of the proud stallions with similar chestnut colors.

Warm regards,

Bulent

claudeD (47754) 2012-07-23 6:30

Hello MArio,

very fine picture of this three AAS horses. Excellent colors and very good colors. Very good informative note.TFS. With regards from Luxembourg

JC

jadesgran (5433) 2012-09-20 21:50

Hello Mario
This is a great shot and a brilliant P.O.V.To get the fine looking horses as you have, diagonally across the frame is a credit to you. The inclusion of the people on the right looking on in antisipation add to the scene.
Best Wishes from Devon in England
Gladys.

pierrefonds (113656) 2012-09-28 4:30

Hi Mario,

The subject is well framed. The close-up point of view is showing the details and colors of the horses. It is clear and sharp. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre