The ‘Rapa das bestas’ of Sabucedo dates back to the 15th century and is celebrated every year in the first week of July.
According to its organizers, the Spanish horse festival It is more popular every year. The one known as ‘Rapa das bestas’ Sabucedo goes back to XV century and is celebrated every year in the first week of July.
The organizers describe it as a noble confrontation between man and horse.
At the party, the young people of Sabucedo and surroundings they go out to the mountains at dawn. Your goal is find wild horses who live in the area, bring them back to town and cut their manes.
Committed to animal welfare
As night falls, attendees gather to enjoy food, music and wine. This festival takes place in different Galician municipalities, Sabucedo being the best known.
The organizers and the different town councils are committed to animal welfare, which is why liquid nitrogen is used so that the animal does not suffer when being marked.
