Equuscapes

To be in La Linea for this huge procession, a National holiday in Spain on the 8th December was extremely special for us. It is both solemn and celebratory, the sweet incense is soul stirring, the community feel so united, full of love and the pride of Andalucía. Accompanied by the Municipal band it resonates deeply as the parade makes its way through the town. I’t’s deeply religious, but something so potent I think it has an impact whatever your personal views. Fireworks marked the entrance of the deity into the town square, and all lit up for Christmas this is a uniquely festive event.

We have so much love for La Linea – it’s Paco’s home town, my mum and dad fell in love here and in Gibraltar (where my brother was conceived), and it’s also the first place I ever came to in Spain 30 years ago (by chance not because of the family story). As such, this is very much base camp, and my own Lusitano mare is kept just down the road at Guadacorte at the incredible Club of Natural Equitacion – a true natural paradise for horses.

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