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THE DAY OF THE SPANISH HORSE/Dia Del Caballo Espanol-Estrella
Estrella Mountain Park
Meet the horse favored by everyone from Julius Caesar to William Shatner. Famous Greek horseman Xenophon said, "Of horses such as these even gods and heroes will appear and men who know how to work well with them look magnificent!" You will have a rare chance to watch the astounding horsemanship of the Pura Raza Espanol or Andalusian horse and it's relatives. On display will be a the worlds most beautiful horses doing incredible things. Dancing horse and dancing people displaying the Spanish culture that is part of Arizonas history. This is the kind of event that usually costs hundreds of dollars and is still rare to behold. See Domo Vaquero showing the skills of bull handling in dance form, horse ballet, groups in quadrille, and other forms of masterful equestrian talent. This event showcases the parnership of horse and human, a fairy tale of beautiful costumes, thundering hooves, swirling dancers, thrilling song. Flamenco dance passion by Gitanos del Sol and the charming color of Ballet Folklorico Esperanza in performance. We will have diva Greta Skelly singing ardent Spanish zarzuela. Afterwards taste fine Spanish wines and the Spanish national dish, paella. All for only the $6 per vehicle entry fee. Free beautiful magazines from the Foundation For The Pure Spanish Horse to the first 100 people! Win prizes, coupons, free screensavers. You will always remember this day! Entertainment/Social Activities

Date: 3/26/2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Duration: 2.5 hours
Registration Required: No    
Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee
 
More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella
Contact: Park Ranger Patricia Armstrong 623/932-3811
Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park
 
Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ  
85338
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