6 Andalusian Horse Shows Worth the Time

1.How the Andalusian Horses Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,168 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $31Our pick

At the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, watch horses and riders perform six to eight choreographies to Spanish music in traditional 18th-century-style costumes. The program can include classical dressage, Doma Vaquera, carriage driving, work in hand, and a final carousel. The show lasts 90 minutes to two hours; the exact repertoire may change.

“Absolutely loved the whole experience. Fun to walk the grounds and to see the riders and trainers in action. Show was simply beautiful! Highly recommend”

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2.Equestrian Show General Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,333 reviews · 1h 10m · from $21

Spend 70 minutes at Córdoba’s sixteenth-century Royal Stables watching Andalusian horses and riders perform classical dressage, Vaquera and Alta Escuela alongside flamenco. The show takes place in the historic city center. General entry costs $21, and a free app provides an audioguide. Photography and video are not allowed inside.

“Simply fantastic. If you love animals and especially horses, this was fantastic. The bond between these horses and their riders is exceptional, and it's wonderful to see them move to music. Mesmerising”

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3.Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Spend about two hours at Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, with access to the palace, gardens, 11-room equestrian museum, stables, tack room, training areas, and carriage museum. A guide leads the visit in Spanish, English, French, or German. Training and saddlery work are not available on Saturdays, and this admission does not include the separate horse show.

“Javi was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.”

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4.Andalusian Horses Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 483 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a 90-minute show pairs trained horses and riders with classical music. Depending on the day, you’ll see six to eight choreographies, from traditional cattle-herding moves to dressage, carriage driving and a coordinated finale. Admission covers the performance only, not other facilities.

“Make sure you get off the right train stop- the listing has 2 towns and we ended up having to take an expensive cab ride to make the show. Also we booked the front row - if we had sat in any other seats it would have been 3 stars ….”

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5.Equestrian Show Royal Stables of Córdoba

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 241 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $22

At Córdoba Ecuestre, watch Andalusian horses and costumed riders perform classical dressage alongside flamenco dancing in a sixteenth-century royal stable. The show lasts about 70 minutes and is offered in English. You may be able to see training before the performance, depending on the stable’s schedule. Photos and videos are not permitted.

“Everything was wonderful! Beautiful setting in the Royal Stables, fabulous dancer, skilful riders and amazing horses. The music to accompany the dancer and riders made the experience even better.”

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6.Jerez & Cadiz Winery with Tasting & Opt Horse Show from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $117

Leave Seville at 8:00 am for Jerez and Cádiz by air-conditioned coach. Visit Bodegas Diez Mérito for a sherry tasting, add the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art show if your ticket includes it, then enjoy a short Cádiz walk and free time. Guides have included Petra, Manuel and Dris, but the lineup can vary.

“Jan and Manuel were fantastic...from start to finish, they had our comfort at heart, Manuel was incredibly knowledgeable about all we visited, made it all so interesting, answered questions readily, and he made our day memorable. They were particularly helpful to me as I have limited mobility. I cannot thank them enough for a most enjoyable (and educational!) day, and would recommend this excursion without reservation.”

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