October 15 to 18 The 2026 FERICAB Horse Show in Lorca

More than 200 horses on show in Lorca including 100 pure Spanish thoroughbreds, with shows for the public over the weekend

The annual FERICAB Horse and Equestrian Fair returns to the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca (click for map) from 15th to 18th October, attracting thoroughbreds from all over Spain as they compete in the various categories, as well as livestock offered for sale.

The Lorca event is one of the most important and best attended of its type in Spain and helps to promote the prestige of Spanish thoroughbreds throughout Europe through the showing of horses not only from Murcia but also from other regions, especially Mallorca and Menorca. This year over 200 horses are present, with some having come from as far away as France and Mexico, and among those in Lorca are more than 100 Spanish thoroughbreds.

The Classical Dressage competition takes place on 15^th and 16^th October, and during the morning of Sunday 18^th October the “Alta Escuela” event takes place, the highlight for those who admire equestrian elegance, precision and the relationship between animal and rider.

What’s more, at 17.30 on Saturday 17th October a carriage driving obstacle race is being held by the Asociación de Enganches Ciudad del Sol.

 As ever, at the weekend the main arena at the Fericab hosts evening shows, which always attract large crowds, and this year these events feature 

internationally known rider David Chaves in “Ronda a caballo. El alma de Andalucía”: this includes dressage, music and aspects of the equine traditions of Andalucía, and also taking part is José Ramón Pérez “Chamo”, the Spanish cowboy riding champion.

Access to the horse show is free of charge throughout the weekend, including the evening shows while seats remain available!

MAIN EVENTS

October 15 and 16: National Classical Dressage competition in the afternoon.

October 16: The regional classical dressage competition.

October 15 to 18: The Spanish Thoroughbred Show competition continues.

October 17: The carriage driving obstacle race.

October 18: The Alta Escuela competition in the morning.

October 16 and 17: “Ronda a caballo. El alma de Andalucía” at 21.00.

For more local information about Lorca, including news and what’s on, enquire at the tourist office (located in the same building, telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es), or visit the home page of Lorca Today.