I remember years ago how wonderful it was to see the Andalusian Dancing horses at El Caballo Blanco. Back in the early 70's Perth entrepreneur Ray Williams imported Spanish stallion Bodeguero and five purebred mares and established Australia's first Andalusian Stud, the 'Bodeguero Stud'. We went out to El Caballo, now known as the El Caballo Resort, on Sunday to see a vintage car event. Now more of a residential and 'event' venue it was a little sad to see the former magic a little jaded. As the horses are still stabled here we were treated to a delightful dance by this beauty. White horse, midday sun.. I did the best I could :)
Yes you're gorgeous.. you're getting a wee bit close.. oh ok I'll give you a pat.. good boy don't bite me :) I think horses are wonderful creatures but I've always been a bit nervous of them, they have such big teeth :) but he was lovely and gentle. There was a lot going on on Sunday, will show you more, happy Thursday, take care and stay safe...
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ReplyDeleteEnjoying the stroll down memory
ReplyDeleteLane with you G
DeleteWhat a wonderful and beautiful creature. Most of our horses are thoroughbreds (racing) and jumpers but we have a lot of them...over 200 horses farms in Ocala and area. So we are horse lovers and I would love to see this one put through the paces.
ReplyDeleteOh my, my sister would LOVE seeing this. She is a horse woman thru and thru. Gorgeous photos of a beautiful horse and rider.
ReplyDeleteThe horse is beautiful. Never been on one, don't have the urge now but I do like seeing and photographing them.
ReplyDeleteWhat an action and you photographed it beautifully! Don't they look well together..
ReplyDeleteThese are great action shots, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI would so enjoy seeing what you have seen. Your photographs truly reflect the occasion.
ReplyDeleteQuite a formidable horse!
ReplyDeleteWhat an event!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful horse! Reminds me in some ways of the Lipizzaner stallions!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent horse!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful horses!
ReplyDeleteI think you got some great shots there Grace. I love the one where the horse's tail is in the air!
ReplyDeleteA most lovely memory to cherish!
ReplyDeleteThat is a seriously, beautiful horse.
ReplyDeleteBoth horse and rider are show worthy!!!
ReplyDeleteMost horses don't bite, so no reason to be afraid of them. Andalusian horses are really beautiful, and often very will schooled. Surprising to see them outside of he Spanish Riding Academy. Lovely series of photos.
ReplyDeleteLindo um belo e elegante animal.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de boa semana.
Andarilhar
Great photos Graces, she rides so elegant on that horse.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Niece would´ve loved to join you, Im pretty sure :-)
ReplyDeleteShe´s all into horses now and her little Sister naturally, too.
Fantastic! Great images and lots of happiness included here.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my honeymoon there in 1978. Very magical. The whole experience. The different restaurants, the horse show and the breeding stables.
ReplyDeleteI worked there as an apprentice rider 1978 to 79. I rode Abajo (who later died)with Sharon on Brandy in a par de deux, and Ruffian,son of Enbajador, solo. I am now blind and ride with Claremount therapeutic riding centre. The horses at ECB were truly magical
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