4024 x 6048 px | 34,1 x 51,2 cm | 13,4 x 20,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
31 janvier 2024
Lieu:
Royal Stables, Cordoba, Andulsia, Spain
Informations supplémentaires:
Las Caballerizas Reales de Cordoba (The Royal Stables of Cordoba) in the historical city of Cordoba in Andalusia, southern Spain One of the vaqueros, (Spanish cobwboy) riding his mount for a warm-up in the indoor arena in preparation for the ‘Passion and Spirit of the Andalusian Horse’ Equestrian Show in the historic city of Cordoba in Andalusia, southern Spain. The Royal Stables were built in 1572, the birthplace of the purebred Andalusian horse founded by Spanish King Felipe 11 who had a deep passion for the breed. In 1929, the stables were listed as a National Historical Monument and became part of the National Heritage. Several nights a week, the famous equestrian show, with its rider and horse performing the horsemanship skills with dressage, musical dances, horse leaps, a dance with a traditional flamenco dancer in the open paddock and the skilful use of a ‘garrocha’, a three-metre long wooden pole. It was originated for rounding up cattle herds on Spanish farms in the 17th century.
