Horses in Harmony

We thought you would like to see what one of our Peak District Farm Holidays members has been up to this summer. Liz Andrews from Northfield Farm and Trekking Centre showed her three magnificant Andalusian mares as a 'cobra' at the National breed show.

I am sure you will agree that they are absolutely stunning and they received a well deserved second place in the Cobra class at the UK National breed show for PRE's (Andalusian's). The collars and bells stem from when the horses are turned out in herds on the large estates in Spain.



This method of showing mares is unique to Spain and the idea is to have 3 identical in size, type and colour all walking, trotting and turning in harmony with their foals running loose - not as easy as it sounds! They say never work with animals. To get one horse to behave beautifully is difficult enough, but to work with six is a major achievment! I am sure it has taken Liz many hours of training and preparation to get them to such a high standard.

Congratulations!