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The SICAB horse fair in Seville

The SICAB in Seville is the largest horse fair in Spain and is the third most important event of the year. Everything here revolves around the purebred Spanish horse, the PRE / Pura Raza Española. In this article, we will show you why a visit to the SICAB in Seville is absolutely worthwhile.


History of the SICAB Horse Fair in Spain

For over thirty years, since 1991 to be precise, Spain's largest horse fair, the SICAB (Salón Internacional del Caballo de Pura Raza Española), has taken place every November in the Andalusian city of Seville. The founder and organizer of the SICAB is the breeders' association for purebred Spanish horses, the ANCCE (Real Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española). The SICAB horse fair is held in the Seville Congress Center under the patronage of the Spanish royal family. In order to promote and protect the Pura Raza Española horse breed and to increase the breed's popularity worldwide, the ANCCE established an international horse fair in 1991. Today, the SICAB is a reference event for PRE horses at national and international level. The most recent innovation of the SICAB is the inclusion of the PRE World Championship in the equestrian program.



Program and visit to the SICAB horse fair

The SICAB program is entirely and exclusively dedicated to the purebred Spanish horse. For six days, visitors can experience the diversity of the breed in different disciplines and in a varied program. Everyone who is anyone when it comes to the Spanish horse can be found at the SICAB.

The events and activities offered are interesting for both trade visitors and horse lovers. There is a large selection of well-known breeders and stud farms that present their best and finest horses of the pure Spanish breed. Numerous stalls sell traditional Spanish leather goods and equestrian equipment related to the Spanish horse. Well-known Spanish exhibitors at the SICAB include Zaldi and Marjoman.


Marjoman sales booth at the SICAB horse fair at Picadera
A visit to the stalls of the well-known manufacturers Marjoman and Zaldi.
Zaldi's sales stand at the SICAB horse fair in Seville at Picadera

At the SICAB in Spain at the stand of denture manufacturer Lopez at Picadera
Our bit manufacturer López also has a large stand at the SICAB every year and offers its traditional bits as well as the latest product developments.

In addition to the numerous sales stands, visitors are offered a very diverse tournament and show program at the SICAB. The Pura Raza Española presents itself here in various disciplines. The championships are advertised by the Spanish breeding association ANCCE. Only horses belonging to the pure Spanish breed may take part in the competitions and shows. Horses of other breeds are not permitted. There are numerous competitions in the classical dressage and show jumping competitions, but also tournaments in the Spanish working riding style of the Doma Vaquera. The Doma Vaquera shows the beauty, but also the power, elegance and agility of the Spanish horse. Spectators can also be enchanted by demonstrations of the Spanish high school Alta Escuela and working equitation.

The finest Pura Raza Española horses from the stud farms are presented at breeding shows. The tests are divided by age and gender. The horses are shown both in hand and under saddle. The World Championship for PRE horses is regularly held at the SICAB. It is the final for all horses that have previously won at the regional breeding shows.


Presentation of a PRE horse at a breeding show at the SICAB horse fair in Seville at Picadera
A noble Pura Raza Española is presented and evaluated during a breeding show

Another important pillar of the horse fair in Spain is the SICAB campus. In a series of conferences, experts give lectures on the fields of sport, breeding, health, veterinary medicine and much more related to the Spanish horse. There are also events with well-known Spanish personalities from the various equestrian disciplines. To round off each day of the fair, a large horse show has been held in the evening since 1992. It magically enchants every visitor.


Horse show in Spain at the SICAB at Picadera
Another highlight: the numerous shows and horse demonstrations

Interesting facts about the SICAB in Seville

  • Spain's largest horse fair is visited by over 250,000 visitors every year, making it easily comparable to Equitana in Germany, the largest horse fair in the world.
  • After the Easter procession and the Feria in April, the SICAB is considered the third most important date for Seville.
  • The horse show, which takes place every evening, has been an important part of the horse fair since 1992. By the way: As a spectator, you need an explicit invitation for the first evening of the show.
  • Around 1000 horses of the Pura Raza Española are presented every year by their breeders, stud farms and riders at the SICAB.
  • Shortly before the SICAB and until about two weeks after the horse fair, sales of the Pura Raza Española increase enormously. Almost 47% of the annual worldwide sales take place during this period.
  • Around 150 exhibitors offer traditional Spanish riding equipment at the Spanish horse fair.
  • When the SICAB took place for the first time almost 30 years ago, there were 70 participating breeders. Today, the number of registered stud farms and breeders has multiplied significantly to over 300.
  • International visitors use the fair mainly to learn more about purebred Spanish horses and to buy the best horses for their breeding.
  • The World Championship for PRE horses is also held regularly at the SICAB. It is the final for all horses that have won at the regional breeding shows. The competitions are divided by gender and age. The horses are presented in hand and under saddle.
  • The SICAB is the only horse fair and horse show in the world dedicated to the purebred Spanish horse.

THE event about the Spanish horse

Anyone who wants to experience the beauty and diversity of the Pura Raza Española live should put the SICAB horse fair in Seville in their calendar. Visitors are offered a really wide range of interesting events here. In addition, there is the opportunity to get to know traditional Spanish riding accessories and new products at the numerous stalls.


Spanish riding accessories in the range at Picadera:

Myriam Scotti
Myriam Scotti

Hello, I'm Myriam and I take care of customer service and shipping at Picadera. I'm also currently doing further training in marketing.
Since horses have always played a big role in my family, I was able to gain a lot of experience at a young age. The two English thoroughbreds Antarro and Belle Indomita have been part of the family for some time now.
In addition, my riding partner Lukas, a German riding pony, has been my faithful companion for many years. He is a pretty good teacher who has taught me a lot and helped me improve my riding skills. Since Lukas has now reached retirement age, we spend most of our time on beautiful rides in the countryside and free work from the ground.

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