Jerez Horse Fair

Every May sees the wonderful spectacle of the Jerezinvolves the horse throwing its forelegs and hindlegs in
Horse Fair or Feriade Caballo. Spain's world famousan outward arc before putting its feet to the ground
sherry producing town, Jerez de la Frontera, plays hostA side spectacle to the Jerez Horse Fair are the
to the most prestigious equine heritage event in thenumerous Spaniardswho take great delight in riding up
whole of Spain, and one of the most important inand down the main street, impeccablydressed a la
Europe.Andaluz normally with their ladies riding sidesaddle
It attracts many thousands of visitorseach year whobehind them in theirbeautiful Sevilliana dresses. Their
come to witness the remarkable displays ofmounts likewise are beautifully turned out.
horsemanship along withthe bullfights and exhibitions ofIt really is a wonderful site and adds much atmosphere
Sevilliana (flamenco.)and flavour to thewhole event.
Originally a cattle market the Jerez Horse Fair nowA trip to The Annual Jerez Horse Fair should certainly
has three distinctbranches. There are still the live stockbe on the agendanot only of all horse lovers but also
and agricultural machineryexhibitions then there are thefor anyone who wants to sample a taste ofrural Spain
bullfighting and Sevilliana displayswhich take place inat it's best. Organizing ferias is one thing that the
Hontoria Park. And last but by no means least theSpanish,and the Andalusians in particular, excel at and
Horse Fair itself.the Feria de Caballode Jerez is certainly no exception.
The daunting feats that the Spanish purebreds and theEvents details can change;
Andlusian thoroughbredsperform are absolutelyPlease check with the organisers that the event is
outstanding and the sheer quality of the displays quitehappening beforemaking travel arrangements.
remarkable.Event Details
It is an extremely packed programme consisting ofFirst date May 2007 tbc (Every year)
purebred Arab andOpening Hours Various
Anglo-Arab in-hand classes, doma vaquera and domaCost Various
classica - known ascowboy and classical dressageCountry Spain
respectively along with show jumping and vaulting.State Andalusia
However the highlight of the Jerez Horse Fair isCounty Cádiz
undoubtedly the "ComoTown Jerez de La Frontera
Bailan los Caballos Andaluces" or the DancingContact Details
Andalusian Horses. This isperformed by the worldEmail fiestas.ipdc@aytojerez.es
famous Real Escuela de Arte Ecuestre (RoyalTourist Office
School of Equestrian Art) which is based in Jerez itself.Name Jerez Tourist Office
This is anincredible fully fledged equestrian ballet whichAddress Avda Alcalde Alvaro Domecq, 5, 7 & 9,
features choreographyadapted from the training11405 Jerez, Spain
exercises of classical dressage and domavaquera,Phone +34 956 35 98 63
along with Spanish music and costumes. There is oneFax +34 956 35 94 66
quite remarkablemove known as the cabriole whichEmail turismo.ipdc@aytojerez.