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In the eastern sector is represented by 1,200 professionals and over 5,000 purebred Spanish horses

The President of the Autonomous Community, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, said the national prestige has reached the Feria del Caballo de Lorca 'Fericab', calling it a quote "inevitable" for all amateur and professional equestrian sector.

The regional chief executive, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture and Water, Antonio Cerdá, and the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jódar today opened the International Horse Fair 'Fericab 2010', which brings together 250 purebred Spanish horses of the most important Spanish farms, and held until Sunday.

In addition, this show has been honored recently as competition with category 'A' by the Ministry of Tourism and Trade, "a recognition that only have eight high-class trade fairs throughout the country, including those held in cities Jerez and Seville, "the president stressed.

This event, together with those of Torre Pacheco and Caravaca de la Cruz, one of the most weight of those held in Spain, "and takes place in a better position despite the current economic crisis," said Valcárcel.

This show also has special significance for the commercial activity that is generated during these days and that makes this event into something much more than a showroom.

The equestrian sector in the Region

In the Region of Murcia this sector is represented by 1,200 professionals and more than 5,000 Spanish purebred horses.

There are also 14 equestrian clubs, three stables, three health protection groups and the Regional Association of Purebred Spanish Horses.

These data, said the chief executive, highlights the importance of riding herd Murcia, which has placed the region at the head of the Spanish communities with greater ability to qualify for Purebred Spanish Horses, "due to the attachment to this sector and the professionalism of farmers in the region. "

The Region of Murcia has a gene bank pioneering Spanish horses Stallions Center Lorca, and from the Equestrian Studies Center located in this county also addresses the demand for training programs for farmers.

This year's edition of Fericab have four horse shows that will run until next Sunday.

In addition, the breeder will be honored Jerez horses, cattle and wild animals rejoneador, Fermin Bohorquez Escribano, for his extensive experience in this sector and its efforts in the international diffusion of Pure Spanish horses.

Source: CARM