Spanish Equestrian Calendar 2026 — Must-Attend Competitions, Events, and Dates

Updated: June 2026. Tentative calendar. Exact dates for each edition are confirmed on the RFHE and individual organizer websites.

Spain is one of the European countries with the most equestrian activity. The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Royal Spanish Equestrian Federation (RFHE), and regional federations structure a very dense calendar, spread throughout the country with events in virtually all disciplines. This guide covers the main milestones of the Spanish equestrian year.

Disciplines with the Most Activity in Spain

The disciplines with the densest calendar are:

Dressage. Dozens of territorial and national competitions per year.
Show Jumping. Very intense, with CSIO Madrid and Barcelona as key events.
Doma Vaquera (Spanish Working Equitation). Especially strong in Andalusia and Madrid.
Endurance. Territorial events and international championships.
Eventing. Lower volume but present.
Working Equitation. Growing discipline, especially in the south and center.
TREC. Discipline with followers and local events.

Major Events: The Year's Essential Dates

SICAB — International PRE Horse Show (November, Seville)

The world's leading event for the Purebred Spanish (PRE) horse. Every November, the National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE) organizes SICAB at the Seville Congress Palace. Morphological competitions, dressage, doma vaquera, haute école, exhibitions. It is the premier event to learn about the PRE sector and the disciplines that best represent it.

CSIO Barcelona — Official International Show Jumping Competition (September-October)

The CSIO 5* Barcelona, host of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final, is one of the most important international show jumping events. It is held at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona and brings together the world's best riders.

Madrid Horse Week (December, Madrid)

CSI 5* organized at IFEMA Madrid. One of Europe's most important indoor events. International show jumping with top riders and parallel dressage competitions.

Real Maestranza Sevilla — Equestrian Competitions (various dates)

The Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla organizes several competitions throughout the year, especially linked to classical and working equitation.

Yeguada Cartuja — Visits and Exhibitions (Jerez, all year)

Yeguada Cartuja-Hierro del Bocado, one of Spain's historic stud farms, offers visits and exhibitions of PRE horses.

Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Jerez, weekly shows)

The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art organizes the "How the Andalusian Horses Dance" show several times a week. An experience to discover Spanish haute école at its finest.

Jerez Horse Fair (May)

One of Andalusia's most important horse fairs. Competitions, exhibitions, festive atmosphere, horse-drawn carriage parade.

Cabalcor (Cordoba)

International horse fair in Cordoba. Morphological competitions, doma vaquera, workshops.

San Juan in Menorca (June)

The Sant Joan festivities in Ciutadella are a global reference for Menorcan equestrian culture, with the black Menorcan horse as the protagonist.

Andalucía / Tarifa International Endurance Ride

Long-distance endurance rides that attract international competitors. Andalusia has a strong tradition in endurance.

Tentative Monthly Distribution

January

Early season events in mild climates. Some dressage and jumping competitions in Andalusia.

February

Initial activity continues. Territorial circuits begin in several autonomous communities.

March

Broad season start. Territorial competitions nationwide. Possible international competitions in Levante.

April

Very active month. Seville's April Fair with equestrian atmosphere. Competitions in coastal areas and central Spain.

May

Peak month. Jerez Horse Fair. Multiple territorial competitions. Start of endurance rides in good climates.

June

Intense continuation. Sant Joan festivities in Menorca. Competitions throughout the peninsula.

July

Summer period begins with lower concentration but relevant events in cooler areas (northern Spain).

August

Partial break. Some isolated events but a smaller calendar.

September

Strong reactivation. CSIO Barcelona. National championships. Return to activity after the summer.

October

Outdoor season close. Multiple championships. Cabalcor in Cordoba.

November

SICAB in Seville. Circuit closing events.

December

Madrid Horse Week. Indoor events. Scheduled rest for many horse-and-rider pairs.

How to Follow the Calendar in Real Time

RFHE Website. rfhe.com has the official federated calendar and results.
Autonomous Federations. Each regional federation publishes its calendar.
Major Event Websites. CSIO Barcelona, Madrid Horse Week, SICAB have their own websites with dates and tickets.
ANCCE. For everything related to the PRE.
FEI. For the international calendar.

Attending as a Spectator

Attending an equestrian competition as a spectator is one of the best ways to learn about the sector. Some recommendations:

SICAB and Madrid Horse Week have accessible tickets for the general public.
Smaller territorial competitions are usually free for spectators.
CSIO Barcelona requires advance tickets.
Real Escuela Andaluza has a weekly show with paid admission.

Bring sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes if outdoors. Respect organizer instructions.