Livestock Councilman City of Lorca, Angel Mecca, reported that "the International Horse Fair Lorca, FERICAB, facing its twentieth edition with a range of new features, among which include the modification of its traditional venue, the incorporation of new competitions and renewal of the Organizing Committee ".
FERICAB, one of the fairs of horses, mares and foals of Pure Spanish Race (PRE) most prestigious of Spain, will be held this year between 15 and 18 October at the Huerto de la Rueda, within walking distance of their often hosts Santa Quiteria enclosure as a result of the construction of the Auditorium and Trade Fair and Congress Center of Lorca.
The participation of studs is closing, with the confirmed attendance of numerous sponsors, although still continuing contacts with different companies within the sector, such as laboratories, farms, etc.
Other initiatives worth mentioning that HVT Veterinary technician scope in Murcia and Alicante team, expressed his involvement with FERICAB, and the promotion of PRE, announcing that embryo transfer presented with the best mare in our region which contributes to the show.
In its twentieth edition, FERICAB Morphofunctional PRE Competition remains world-class rated four stars (**** A);
as novelties, the National Dressage Competition - ANCCE Cup, awarded two stars (CDN **) and the Regional Dressage Championships.
Already appointed judges for the various competitions:
PRE Morphofunctional for Saul Davalos, Rafael Vivo, Bayo and Jorge Javier Conde.
For the National Cup Dressage-ANCCE: Jorge Conde, Pozuelo Mercedes, Pilar Cabrera and Francisco Guerra.
For the Regional Dressage: Francisco Guerra and Pilar Cabrera.
Also, recently it has become the new FERICAB Organizing Committee, whose functions include monitoring the implementation of regulations and monitoring of animal health.
Angel Mecca said that "FERICAB is a sample of the support of the City of Lorca to Murcia horse population and livestock sector in general. The event, which this year celebrates its first twenty years of the modern era, is a point very important meeting between farmers, technicians and horse lovers, coming from all over Spain and other countries. The event serves to enhance the Pure Spanish Race, disseminate their achievements and needs to the general public, and stimulate a very important sector Lorca and Murcia in general. "
In addition, the council responsible for FERICAB stressed that "this year the event is facing new challenges, which are already successfully passed. The enrollment figures are still very positive, and we were able to grow in number and category of the contests They will be held during the fair. We continue to enjoy the trust of the mares, breeders and professionals linked to the equine industry. "
In its last edition, FERICAB attended by over fifty mares, with over two hundred participants horses.
A figure that this year the Organization seeks to overcome.
Source: Agencias