Military Equestrian Center of Alcalá de Henares

The Military Equestrian Center of Alcalá de Henares is a military facility in Spain featuring multiple indoor and outdoor arenas designed for specialized training of military personnel and their horses. The installation includes extensive facilities supporting both standard instruction and advanced riding disciplines.

This military installation was established by the Spanish Army and reflects Spain's cavalry traditions through decades of training soldiers in equestrian skills. The facility emerged from the country's long-standing commitment to military riding techniques and their continuation.

The center preserves traditional Spanish military riding practices, merging ceremonial horsemanship with modern training methods for armed forces personnel. Visitors can observe how historical cavalry techniques remain interwoven with contemporary instruction.

Access to the facility requires advance permission as it operates under strict military protocols and schedules. Visitors should plan ahead since spontaneous visits are not possible and official prior arrangements are necessary.

The facility houses specialized breeding programs where military personnel develop specific techniques of mounted combat and ceremonial riding. These particular training disciplines are unusual in how they combine practical and representational skills.

Location: Alcalá de Henares

Part of: Ministry of Defence of Spain, Spanish Army

Address: Rotonda de la Brigada Paracaidista nº 2. 28805 .Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

GPS coordinates: 40.50125,-3.34981

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42