The anniversary gallop races held last Easter Monday in Merano/Meran once again provided impressive evidence of the fascination our Haflinger horses inspire. Around 7,500 visitors were captivated by the beauty of the horses and the passion of the people who helped make this unique festival such a success.
Final race award ceremony: (from left) runner-up Kathrin Erschbamer on BIZARRA HU BZ29649 (owner: Georg Gasser from San Genesio/Jenesien), winner ZARINA BZ28761 with rider Evi Plattner and ELEKTRA BZ30742 with Lena Gschnitzer (3rd place), both owned by Karin Zöggeler from San Genesio/Jenesien Katharina Zeller, Mayor of Merano/Meran, summed it up in her opening remarks: "May the Easter Monday Haflinger Gallop Races continue to delight countless people, forge links between generations and be passed down as a vibrant symbol of our culture and our bond with this region."
Numerous guests of honour were present for the 130th anniversary celebrations in Merano/Meran, including: (from left) Provincial Farmers’ Association President Antonia Egger, Federation Chairman Manfred Canins, Mayor of Merano/Meran Katharina Zeller, Regional Minister Luis Walcher, Vice-Chairman of Merano Galoppo Clara Martone, Chairman of the South Tyrolean Haflinger Sports Association Christoph Zöggeler, President of the Merano/Meran Tourist Board Ingrid Hofer and Director of Merano Galoppo Patrizia Orio
Claus Luber took part in the parade with his eight-in-hand with stallions and captivated the spectators before the final race with his Roman quadriga
Photos: Bernhard Aichner
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