Ljubičevo stable
Ljubičevo stable is the oldest stable in Serbia, established in 1858 by the order of Miloš Obrenović. It is located on the right shore of the river Velika Morava, near Požarevac.
History
Ljubičevo is first time mentioned in the official letters in the 19th century. Before it become a stable it was an agricultural society called “Morava” that prince Milos took from the Turks and in 1860 he donated it to the country for the benefit of the people. After death of prince Milos,same year, prince Knez Mihailo takes over the care for the stable. In the year 1866 stable are named Ljubicevo in the honor of Knjeginja Ljubica. Stable were destroyed twice and renewed in the wars that hit that area in the first half of 20th century. After the Second World War Ljubicevo becomes military stable, but in the 1951 it loses its status because of the modernization of the military.[1]
Equestrian tournament
Equestrian tournament was held for the first time in the year 1964 in Požarevac .One of the reason for founding was orientation to tourism since in 1951 Ljubicevo stopped being military stable. Nowadays Equestrian tournament is held in the first weekend in September and they are preceded by official parade and carnival through the center of Požarevac, as well as the others coultural events.[2]
References
- ^ "Ergela Ljubičevo - O nama". Ergelaljubicevo.rs. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Ljubičevske konjičke igre". Topozarevac.rs. 2013-09-18. Retrieved 2013-10-02.