By Linda Tancs
In the Netherlands, horse riding is a very common sport, with horse farms and manege (riding stables/riding schools) dotting the countryside. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that a burial ground for 51 horses dating to the 17th century was recently unearthed in Borgharen, a few miles shy of Maastricht. The mystery of their demise still remains, however. Was it a result of battle during the Eighty Years’ War over the strategic Maas River? We may never know for sure, but the find lends the area the distinction of hosting Europe’s largest known equine burial ground. However, the area might be better known for Castle Borgharen. Originally built as a defense tower, it was rebuilt in the 18th century as a humble abode for Baron Van Roosen. It could be yours for a cool 5 million or so euro.
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