COPA DE S.M. EL REY

LXV CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA DE GALGOS EN CAMPO


In Spain, an event takes place once a year, which is obligatory for all lovers of the breed Galgo Español: the competition for the "cup of the king" - the Copa de S.M. el Rey. Fast running galgos and elegant horses create an atmosphere, that fascinates thousands of spectators year after year.

This competition, in which hunting skills and speed of the galgos are judged, is known since 1930. Its origin and rules derive from a time, when Spain still was a Roman province.

This year, the final competitions of the Copa del Rey took place from January 8 to 18 in Medina del Campo, a small town which is located approximately 150 kilometres away from the capital Madrid. Claudia was there and she returned with a lot of interesting photos...