45th Anniversary of Equestrian Art Gala
Internacional commemorative Gala of the 45th Anniversary of the Portuguese School of Equetrian Art, featuring the Real Escuela Andaluza Del Arte Ecuestre and the Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts
Vendredi 13 septembre 2024, 21h30Passat
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The internacional commemorative Gala of the 45th Anniversary of the Portuguese School of Equetrian Art will feature the Real Escuela Andaluza Del Arte Ecuestre, from Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), the Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts (United Arab Emirates), which is making its debut in Portugal, and the Lezíria Grande Equestrian Centre, founded by Master Luís Valença, an indispensable figure of Equestrian Art in Portugal, who will be honoured during the show.
Also, the President of the Republic will award decorations, for the first time, on behalf of the Portuguese State, to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
A unique programme is being prepared for this festive evening, celebrating culture and tradition, while fully respecting the horse. With music and choreography taking centre stage, the show combines the harmony and complicity between Man and Horse, built and perfected over the centuries. The schools will present their own numbers, but also jointly-performed routines, with highlights including the Airs Above the Ground, with horses from the four schools, ridden and led by hand, and the Long Reins, performed by the EPAE and the Real Escuela Andaluza Del Arte Ecuestre.
A total of 32 riders and 50 horses will be on stage at the iconic Sagres Campo Pequeno, accompanied by handlers and support staff - in the case of the EPAE, and following the tradition started by King João V in the 18th century, all of the horses are Lusitanos from the Alter Real Stud Farm. For approximately two hours, they will treat the audience to a top-quality show, during which the schools present will showcase the best of traditional horsemanship from their countries.
Portuguese School of Equetrian Art, Baroque riding, Lusitano horses, International commemorative Gala
