The International Horse Show returns to the capital Seville for the 35th consecutive year. As stated in President Anse’s presentation this Tuesday, this edition promises to be the “most complete and international” to date. road to shikabu … 2025 was not easy as the organization of the event was shaken by bovine skin disease and the recent Phibes floods. Finally, Sevillans can enjoy themselves as planned. From November 18th to 23rd, the world’s largest event dedicated to Spanish purebred horses.
One of the main novelties of Sicab 2025, of which ABC de Sevilla is the exclusive collaborator, is Delegation of the Kingdom of BahrainLike the Moroccan delegation who returned to the city for this event last year, there is a great interest in purebred Spanish horses. This is the third consecutive year that an institutional delegation will attend. Shows by international artists such as Lorenzo Action or Santi Serrapublishes an issue created exclusively for Shikabu, and returns to Congress Palace after an absence for several editions. Likewise, mayors and representatives of more than 50 municipalities in the province of Seville will be invited to the event. Another major milestone is the 35th. A day in a truck specializing in “Western” fields, Very popular in America, interest spread to Spain and Europe due to the influence of the television series Yellowstone. A total of eight disciplines will be participating in the next Shikabu.
“Sicabu has confirmed that Seville is the capital of the horse world,” declared José Luis García-Palacios, president of Caja Rural del Sur, where the press conference took place. It is, as José Juan Morales declared, “the home of farmers and ranchers.” This year will be Morales’ last as president of the Royal Spanish Horse Breeders Association (Acce). In his speech, he said he wanted to remember Carmen Martínez de Sola, who promoted the shikabu, and the ranchers who protected the pure Spanish breed. As explained, this event represents: Impact on Seville is more than 75 million euros.
One-third of Spain’s purebred breeds are concentrated in Andalusia.
The numbers support how important it is to talk about Spanish purebreds, as Agriculture Secretary Manuel Gomez has declared, but even more so for ranchers. «Andalusia is a country of horses and the region with the highest concentration of expenditures on all stages of a horse’s life. One third of all Spanish purebreds and 34% of livestock farms«. Regarding bovine skin disease, a virus that threatens livestock in Spain, Gomez explained: It doesn’t affect the horseAndalusia has biosecurity measures in place, including a ban on competitions in dangerous areas. Finally, the development of Sicab is guaranteed through the necessary protocols.
Deputy Culture Minister Macarena O’Neill wanted to emphasize that: “The value of horses as our country’s cultural heritage” It has been known for its protection for centuries and is able to project the image of Andalusia “unique”. This view was shared by Manuel Arés, head of the Seville City Council’s main festivals, who added that beyond the economic, cultural and social impact, the reputational impact is striking. »Shikabu produces the highest absolute excellence. As detailed by Ares, international horse shows receive the highest subsidies in their jurisdiction.
The presentation also featured the presence of this year’s poster artist, Bertrand Roman. These include officials such as Ricardo Sánchez, a lieutenant in the Andalusian military government in Seville, and Marcelo Maestre, his brother’s lieutenant at the Real Maestranza de Cavalleria.
This edition includes More than 890 participating horses representing 323 farms From Spain, Guatemala, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and Denmark. There will be 321 stands and 81 livestock boxes. In addition to the PRE (Spanish Purebred) Horse World Championships, Sikabu hosts top-level competitions, exhibitions, training days and social events.
of Ticketing This can be done at sicabentradas.com or at the box office. General admission to the venue from Tuesday to Sunday is 14 euros, but shows vary between 13 and 26 euros. The entire program can be viewed on the event website.
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