A great horse show at El Ranchito

My horsey relatives (horse-loving not horse-looking) were over to visit recently and were eager to go to one of Andalucia´s horse shows which take place along the coast.Opened in the 1960´s as a riding school, El Ranchito at Torremolinos, now hosts the most spectacular shows on the Costa Del Sol. José Gonzalez bought the ranch in 1975, and continued running it as a school until the 1990´s when he decided to create a family horse show with animals trained by him.
This amazing show is performed every Wednesday evening, and brings together some of Andalucia´s finest riders and horses. Split into six sections, with a short break in the middle, the show includes equestrian ballet, Spanish dressage and the most incredible skills by the horsemen.Lasting one and a half hours, the show regularly attracts crowds of over 500 in the summer months, and advance booking is recommended. Dinner and a flamenco show can also be enjoyed at certain times of the year. This is much more than a show for the tourists, and we were amazed by the skill and horsemanship of the riders. Well worth the money and a great family day out. Adult price is €20 and price for the children is €10.50. Situated at El Pinar, Torremolinos, the phone number for more information is:- 95 238 3140.