AICAV, the Italian Academy of High Flight Falconry Knights , is a non profit sporting and cultural institution founded in 1986 and later ratified in Rome in 1993. The aims of the institution are the following: to promote, increment and spread the art of falconry, the passion for riding in its classical forms and the passion for hunting dogs in general. It promotes studies, initiatives and researches for the conservation of both day-time and nocturnal birds, the breeding and the reproduction in captivity of rapacious birds, horses and hunting dogs , the reintroduction in nature of rapacious birds, the recovery and the betterment of the Italian equestrian heritage, the breeding and training of horses with particular reference to the Persian , Neapolitan and Sicilian breeds, the breeding, the selection and the training with the study of the specific canine breeds suitable to the art of falconry . Furthermore, it promotes studies together with artistic and cultural research that are relevant to the art of falconry and equitation. The institution promotes the display of flight with shows of the above mentioned animals. Finally, the institution also recovers biotypes of particular scientific interest and their reconstruction where they are altered. Hunting with horses This is one of the primary activities promoted by the AICAV, bringing together millenary arts and traditions. These events take place in prestablished places during the hunting season in Italy and Europe according to the calendar of the Academy. School of Falconry In the spring and the Fall AICAV organizes collective and individual lessons with reservations. The lessons last a total of six days divided either in three weekends or one full week. There is a requirement of four participants, no more than six. The lessons, besides special requests, take place in San Galgano in the province of Siena near the ancient abbey. Breeding In the center of Luriano, AICAV reproduces in captivity many rapacious species and occupies itself actively with the breeding of horses. The rapacious birds of Luriano are the following: Biarmicus Feldeggi Hawk, Peregrinus Brookei Hawk, Jugger Hawk, Bubo Bubo and Bubo Capensis The horses of Luriano are the following: Real Razza di Persano, Napoletano, Siciliano e Cavallo da sella italiano   Events: There are many special events organized by the AICAV, furthermore events sponsored by the institution in the occasion of major manifestations and fairs are dedicated to hunting and free time. AICAV was present in many events among which: The 500th anniversary of Lorenzo Il Magnifico, 1992 Game Fair Italy since the first edition San Remo "Derby dei fiori" International Horse Show 1992 Game fair France from 1993 to 1996 International Spanish Horse Show in Seville 1995 UNESCO Celebration at the federician castle of Castel del Monte 1996 International Scientific Meeting on rapacious birds in the San Marino Republic 1996 The Quintano of foligno 1999