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Saumur, France 23 April 2008
On this picture: The "Marechal-ferrant" of the Cadre Noir.
The Cadre Noir is an equestrian team based in the city of Saumur in western France.
The troop was founded in 1828, and gets its name from the black uniforms that are still used today. It is one of the most prestigious horsemanship school in the world.
In 1972, the "Ecole National d'Equitation" was constituted around the Cadre Noir, which form its core teaching staff. Today, there are about 50 horses and a team of elite riders, usually limited to 22. The members of the Cadre Noir are either under a civilian or a military status. Some of the riders have reached the highest level of international sport, being Olympic or world champions.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
On this picture: The "Marechal-ferrant" of the Cadre Noir.
The Cadre Noir is an equestrian team based in the city of Saumur in western France.
The troop was founded in 1828, and gets its name from the black uniforms that are still used today. It is one of the most prestigious horsemanship school in the world.
In 1972, the "Ecole National d'Equitation" was constituted around the Cadre Noir, which form its core teaching staff. Today, there are about 50 horses and a team of elite riders, usually limited to 22. The members of the Cadre Noir are either under a civilian or a military status. Some of the riders have reached the highest level of international sport, being Olympic or world champions.
Photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
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