to the Doma Vaquera information website, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

This website has been developed in response to demand for more information about Doma Vaquera to be made available on the Internet, especially for those that do not speak Spanish.

This noble Spanish art of horsemanship is practiced in many countries around the world including, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, United States of America, Latin America and Great Britain.

We aim to further enthusiasm for this exciting and demanding sport by sharing with you our own experiences whilst learning the art of Doma Vaquera.

Just in case you hadn't heard, the first DomaVaquera.Info e-Newsletter is now online. In this issue, we meet Manuel Rodriguez Gonzalez the Doma Vaquera champion of Spain, (2001) and Working Equitation, Doma de Trabajo, Gold Medallist (2000). We travel to the heart of Doma Vaquera country, Seville and meet some amazing people. Also, find out how they do it with drain pipes in Wales! We are also organising some exiting training clinics in the UK, with Manuel Rodriguez Gonzalez and we have a classifieds section where readers can advertise items for sale.

Who are we? Share in our experiences. We are having fun learning Doma Vaquera. So can you. Read more>> Fantasia a la garrocha. The garrocha is a long pole which is still used today for controlling herds of cattle and testing bulls whilst on horseback on working ranches in Spain. It is also used in artistic displays of horsemanship to music. It is a truly moving experience to see this equestrian artform performed by the top riders in Spain who often achieve standing ovations with cries of "Bravo! Bravo!" for the entertainment that they provide. Read more>>

Doma Vaquera in Competition Modern Doma Vaquera competitions provide a challenging test for both the horse and rider. At advanced level, they are performed in a 60mx20m arena, with explosive gallops from a standing start, skid stops, canter pirouettes and spins are a few of the demands of these tests. Send us your news Let others share your experiences with Doma Vaquera. Have you seen a display? Maybe you took part in a competition. Perhaps you use Doma Vaquera on a working ranch. If so, we encourage you to contact us with your own news and views about Doma Vaquera. Inspiration - I want to do that!! Having always loved horses but never really being inspired enough to take up horse riding in a big way, there never seemed to be enough reason for the dramatic change of lifestyle that comes with owning horses. Then I saw the light..!! Read more>>