These are Andalusian horses taking their warming up before the show we were to watch indoors. They form part of the Royal Andalusian Academy for Equestrian Art.
From Wikipedia: The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse, is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been known for its prowess as a war horse, and was prized by the nobility. Kings across Europe rode and owned Spanish horses. During the 19th century, warfare, disease and crossbreeding reduced herd numbers dramatically., and the trend continued into the early 20th century. Exports of Andalusians from Spain were restricted until the 1960s, but the breed has since spread throughout the world, despite their low population.
Strongly built, and compact yet elegant, Andalusians have long, thick manes and tails. They are known for their intelligence, sensitivity and docility.
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