The second horse fair in Granadilla de Abona focuses on working with horses, traditional professions within the equestrian world, and the role of horses in the town's rural history. The programme is aimed at families, as well as locals and visitors. The programme includes demonstrations, competitions, hands-on activities and specialist talks on animal welfare and care.
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The event begins at 10:00 at Rancho Bonanza in El Desierto with an activity focusing on animal welfare and a guided tour of the grounds. The morning will continue with a demonstration of blacksmithing and farriery, a veterinary talk on the care, feeding and handling of horses, and a demonstration of natural dressage with Jorge Cervós.
A communal meal is scheduled for 14:00. The afternoon programme features demonstrations and competitions, including a group of riders, an agility test, a ring joust and a horse beauty contest.
The fair also features horse and pony rides, children's workshops and stalls run by specialist businesses. The event aims to bring the world of horses to life for residents and visitors alike, to promote the respectful treatment of animals and to highlight traditional professions within the equestrian sector.
