A Campo Abierto, Andalucia, Spain

5Culture819369 5:00 PM Nov 20, 2019

History of the herdsmen in Spain
I loved this show, so did my husband. It is the story of the herdsmen. Restarted with the Aberdeen and the horses doing fancy steps sideways, and a step I have never seen a horse do before, as it walked forward it crossed its legs over the other leg. As a rider this is so very hard to do and I haven't seen it done before. Then they talk about the old days and the ways of the herdsmen as they move the cattle. I will not spoil it any more, but please go. We will definitely go back again.

4Simone P 5:00 PM Jul 18, 2012

Very nice people giving a very good show!
Aside from the very long walk from the car park to the arena, which in a searingly hot Spanish summer is really uncomfortable (although they will drive you down if you are disabled or old, etc), we cannot recommend this place highly enough. Before going into the arena we enjoyed a refreshing limon granizado under the shaded seating area. There were a couple of wooden sheds which sold riding gear and souvenirs, and also very clean toilets. After a while two Spanish riders came out on their beautiful horses to allow visitors to speak with them and take photos - one lucky little boy got to share a saddle with one of the riders. We then went into the arena, again with the seating area well shaded, to watch the show. There were various 'scenes' laid on, from very very good dressage, to bull herding, to a little story enactment about taking the bulls to market in bygone days. Commentary during the show explained the story of bull fighting, although they are careful not to upset any squeamish tourists with gory tales. We visited the Spanish Riding School in Jerez a few days later, and I can honestly say that the horsemanship at A Campo is just as good. A really good morning out.