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A
Walk on the Premises of Dr. Cesar Parra
Piaffe Performance Barn, a European Arena
with American stalls
 I
was very curious to see in what way Cesar's personal
taste would be reflected in the barn and indoor arena.
With
Latin American roots, a European
training
background and an American lifestyle, Cesar built
a barn which combined these factors.
The barn was a wooden, American
construction, with a European style indoor arena.
The stalls are incredibly light, large and luxurious.
They
are
a palace
for the horses with a mattress of straw. I wanted
to recline in them myself. The horses have a window
with
a view
outside and are able to touch each other
through the bars. There are two corridors with stalls,
several
tack rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, an office, a lounge,
two washing places and several stands to cross tie
the
horses for
grooming and saddling.
 The
most beautiful part of the barn is without a doubt
the indoor arena. With gigantic windows on the one
side and a huge mirror on the other, the arena is comfortable,
functional and inspirational. "This is my church,"
Cesar said. In between the letters, there are signs
of encouragement and contemplation for those who ride
in Parra's arena. Confidence, respect,
discipline, desire, determination,
and control are hung at the letters and half halt points
in the ring.
 At
A, the most important letter of the dressage arena,
where all tests
starts,
hangs a cross and the sign for 'confidence,' one
of the most successful attributes a rider needs to
be
successful.
The cross was given to Cesar by Ann Whitten, the
leading lady behind Horses Unlimited, as a present.
"Ann is like my sister. We can have a discussion, but
we'll
never
part before our problem is solved," Cesar said. Ann
and her mother Marylee Sparks have been the main benefactors
and supporters in Cesar's career as owners
of the licensed breeding stallion Pik L, Galant du
Serein, and Adonis. Cesar pays much tribute and gratitude
to Mrs Whitten and always talks about her with the
most respect.
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and Images copyrighted Astrid Appels/Eurodressage.com.
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