Exhibition on “Horse Breeding in the Armed Forces” in Ferreries and Mahón

Mahón, September 19, 2025

The Ferreries Sociocultural Center will host the photography exhibition “Horse Breeding in the Armed Forces” from September 23 to October 3.

In this exhibition, visitors will be able to learn about the work carried out by the Horse Breeding Service, attached to the Ministry of Defense. This unit specializes in the breeding, improvement, and training of Spanish equine breeds, as well as in the knowledge, trades, and techniques related to the world of horses.

The opening ceremony of this exhibition will take place on September 23 at 7:30 p.m. and will consist of a lecture on “The Horse in the Balearic Islands,” given by Second Lieutenant Francisco Javier Herrera Sarro, Horse Breeding Specialist.

The breeding of purebred Spanish horses dates back to 1570 with the creation of the Royal Stables of Córdoba. Years later, in 1864, due to a shortage of horses, the Horse Breeding Service was established, under the responsibility of the Ministry of War, specifically the Cavalry, as this department had the most qualified personnel for this task.

Consequently, it is safe to say that the best horses bred in Spain descend from selected lines obtained from military stud farms. In fact, they are the main suppliers of stallions from various depots, strategically distributed throughout the country, which contribute to the improvement of the Spanish equine herd.

The exhibition will be open Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and on October 7th it will move to the multipurpose room of the Isabel II Palace in Mahón, where it will remain until the end of the month. Free admission.