The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports.
A horsewoman trains with her horse in the main courtyard of the royal stables, in Versailles, Thursday, April 25, 2024. More than 340 years after the royal stables were built under the reign of France’s Sun King, riders and horses …who handle the palace’s famed royal stables are continuing to care for their beloved horses.
Commissioned by France’s King Louis XIV, or the Sun King, the stables were built between 1679 and 1682 opposite the palace’s main entrance. They housed more than 2,000 horses at one point during the 18th century. Now, the’s riders train about 40 horses, notably including Lusitanos, a Portuguese breed known to be a favorite of Louis XIV.. He wanted very big and wonderful stables because he had a lot of horses,” Lorré said.
Under the monarchy, horses were used by the royal family, its entourage and visitors to go hunting, show their equestrian skills and enjoy rides in theAfter the French Revolution, in the 19th century, the army took over the stables, using them for its cavalry regiments until World War II. They were then used as a storage facility for theIts members are known for their contemporary take on equestrian art.
The academy members, though not participating in the Games, are looking forward to seeing Olympic riders galloping in the gardens of thein the gardens,” noted academy rider Dounia Kazzoul, 26. “The king used to organize a lot of plays and shows in those gardens. So it’s really great to have that here!”
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