Andalusia is one of the leading global reference points for all things associated with the world of horses.

Historically, the region has always been closely linked to equestrianism, and there is a great tradition in our land for equestrian sports. From facilities for show jumping, breaking in, harnessing and polo to horse racing at racetracks or outdoors, such as the Sanlucar Horse Races, Andalusia has many options to explore.

Andalusia's excellent climate, together with its landscape of meadows and valleys, make our region an ideal place for breeding horses (resulting in a large number of animals) and for practising all sports associated with horses.

What other place offers an image like the one of a horse galloping along the Las Piletas beach in Sanlucar? In Andalusia we have all this and more...

These establishments are located on farms, estates or at hotels. You can often ride on the estate, go on outings of different lengths, make use of pony clubs for the little ones, go on rides in horse-drawn carriages, take riding classes at any level or watch equestrian and carriage displays.

If you really want to enjoy the skill of these pure breed horses, then be sure to visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez to see the show, "How Andalusian Horses Dance" - a real equestrian ballet with Spanish music, where the horses are the true stars.

Another interesting visit is to the La Cartuja-Hierro del Bocado Stud Farm, the world's largest reserve of thoroughbred Spanish Carthusian horses.

Furthermore, if you want to get to know the world of horses better and admire magnificent specimens, in Andalusia you will find major horse shows such as SICAB "The International Horse Show" (in November, Seville), which is considered the largest, best horse show dedicated to the Spanish thoroughbred on the world calendar.