El Caballo, the venerable Sevilla emporium that sells saddles, riding gear and leather goods has been in operation since 1892. Frances Mayes mentions it in her book A Year in the World, although it was closed during her visit. El Caballo is located on Avenida Antonio Diaz, near the Plaza de La Toros.
Note the iron horseshoe design on the third-floor level of El Caballo matches the one above the main entrance. Click photo to enlarge.
Hand-tooled leather saddles, boots and riding gear are displayed in one of El Caballo´s windows.
What a remarkable thing...to live in a place where merchants have been in business for a hundred (or more) years. (Reminds me for the umpteenth time what CRAP we sell/buy over here.)
Posted by: Marilyn | 12 October 2006 at 14:23
OOOOOH! LIke Candy..for me...Oh how I wish I was there! My jumping saddle is french..Devoucoux..Oh but those polo boots in the window...YUMMY!
Posted by: wendy | 09 October 2006 at 18:52
I'm really enjoying your adventures in Seville. I was there for my honeymoon and have great memories.
Posted by: Neil | 09 October 2006 at 01:17
Tara,
I can smell the leather! How sweet and pungent.
rel
Posted by: rel | 08 October 2006 at 20:50
Wonderful pics -- keep them coming!!
Posted by: Deborah | 08 October 2006 at 18:24
It looks like an upscale boutique from the outside!
Posted by: tinker | 08 October 2006 at 15:27