The stars of the Latin Grammys, protected by the Purebred Spanish Horses (PRE) of the Special Cavalry Unit of Seville
Up to 60 PRE horses are part of the security detail set up for the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards
When the biggest stars of the Latin music world, such as Shakira, Maluma, Karol G, Bizarrap, and Rosalía, have been landing in the Sevillian capital throughout the week, everyone's eyes were on them; what these international stars didn't imagine is that up to 60 of those eyes were on one of the most beautiful and valued animals in the world: the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE).
These 60 horses are part of the two operational groups of the Seville Special Cavalry Unit, which have been ensuring the safety and security of artists, international stars, and the public since last Friday. This unit will have a prominent presence at the Latin Grammy Awards gala, which takes place tonight . They will surround the Seville Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) during peak hours to reinforce security for the ceremony and the invited stars, as well as to lend a touch of natural elegance to the event.
Without a doubt, the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) is the Special Cavalry Unit's greatest ally for large-scale events. Not only do these horses provide officers with a better perspective of the situation, allowing them to handle difficult circumstances, but the very characteristics of this breed —with its long tradition among our security forces— ensure that officers are more efficient and better able to control certain situations.
The physical and mental characteristics of the PRE horse are among its greatest assets for the work performed by law enforcement officers. Its stamina, loyalty, energy, strength, nobility, docility, and obedience during training, along with its elegance, allow it to adapt to different situations. Its remarkable learning capacity, combined with its intelligence and emotional balance, makes it the perfect ally for law enforcement officers in maintaining public order, and indispensable at major sporting events and public demonstrations.
The officers trained in the Special Cavalry Unit of the National Police undergo rigorous training that enhances their strength and emotional stability when facing challenges that may arise during various security operations. Through this training, in which they are treated with great care and professionalism, starting at three or four years old, they become accustomed to the sounds of firecrackers and shouts, the sirens and helicopters, the flashing lights of flares and vehicles, and the movement of thousands of people, conveying a sense of calm, security, and superiority.
These same PRE horses will be part of the opening ceremony of SICAB 2023, the largest international exhibition of the Purebred Spanish Horse, which takes place in Seville from November 28 to December 3, in the same location where they are ensuring the safety of world music stars and the public.
