Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez de la Frontera trains riders and Andalusian horses in classical dressage, and its show "How the Andalusian Horses Dance" is one of the great spectacles of southern Spain.
About Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
The school grew out of the work of the Jerez horseman Álvaro Domecq Romero, who in the 1970s began staging displays of Andalusian horsemanship. It occupies the Recreo de las Cadenas, a 19th-century palace set in gardens, and its covered arena was designed by the architect José Luis Picardo in 1980.
The show, known as "How the Andalusian Horses Dance", is a choreographed display of classical dressage, carriage driving and work in hand, performed by riders in period costume to Spanish music. On other days visitors can watch the morning training sessions and tour the stables, saddlery and grounds.
The school also has museums devoted to equestrian art and to horse-drawn carriages. Show days vary through the year, so check the timetable and book ahead, especially in May when Jerez holds its Horse Fair.
Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in pictures
Nearby places to visit
The school is on Avenida Duque de Abrantes, a short walk north of central Jerez. The city's sherry bodegas, the Alcázar and the cathedral are all within easy reach, and Cádiz is about 35 minutes away by road or train.
Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art at a glance
Location
Campiña de Jerez, Cádiz
Town
Jerez de la Frontera
Address
Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, Avenida Duque de Abrantes, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
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