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A white Marwari
is bathed and
groomed until he's
white as snow prior
to performing in a reli-
gious ceremony.
Infanta of Spain, Isabel of Bourbon,
came from all over the world and
crowded around the Pabellón de las
Rosas, right opposite the Los Espa-
ñoles monument.
With its unique activities and lav-
ish celebrations, the club soon became
a jewel in the capital city's crown and
a frequent destination for delegations
of foreign VIPs. A grand equestrian
competition was organized there in
1914 to celebrate a visit by U.S. Presi-
dent eodore Roosevelt.
Two years later, the club purchased
its first plot of land for the construc-
tion of various primary facilities: a
modest stable for 35 horses, a small
indoor riding school and administra-
tion offices. But the club's membership
grew quickly, and by 1922 its roster
included 400 members, necessitating
a larger base. e new area chosen in
1925 was near what are now Avenida
Libertador, Migueletes and Arce, and
was an almost uninhabited, completely
abandoned terrain at the time.
But that didn't last long. Huge
investments in the club saw to quick
Members are renowned for their elegance,
aristocratic air and their passion for highly
polished boots; there are even full-time staff
members on hand in the changing rooms to
grease and polish footwear.
