Dec 26 2024

SICAB 2024, the Spanish Purebred Horse shines at the International Horse Fair

The International Horse Fair (SICAB) was held in Seville from November 19 to 24, 2024, becoming one of the key events to showcase the excellence of the Spanish Purebred Horse (PRE) internationally

A total of 8 buyers, including some opinion influencers, participated in a comprehensive program that included various activities and competitions at the fair, as well as visits to livestock farms in the region. The buyers, selected by the Economic and Commercial Offices of Spain, focused on high-quality farms with export capacity and international presence, highlighting the excellence of Spanish purebred breeds and the latest technological innovations in the sector.

The list of buyers and opinion influencers included prominent names in the sector, such as Matt Harnacke and Jesse Drent, from the Netherlands, Lea-Sophie Jell and Birgit Jell, from Germany, and David Marcus, Ilse Schwart, Allison Brock and Kelly Artz, from the United States.

In addition to the scheduled competitions, SICAB 2024 offered notable visits to the participants, such as exploring the Military Centre for Horse Breeding in Jerez de la Frontera, as well as visiting the PRE Genealogical Book office, along with its molecular genetics laboratory, in Seville.