- Horse trainer Emma Tytherleigh, renowned for her performances in Spain, talks to Andrew Atkinson in a Leader Exclusive.
EMMA Tytherleigh, who has been starring in the spectacular horse show ‘Cavalluna’ in Germany, is set to return to Spain in 2023.
“Our tour ends in Dussledorf on June 18th. 2023 is jam packed!, with the first half of the year touring around Europe with Cavalluna,” said Emma.
“We will spend the summer back in the UK, performing at Warwick Castle with The Knights of Middle England,” she said.
Emma, who is renowned for her spectacular Flamenco shows in the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, revealed: “Late October we will finally return to Spain – to start on some new projects, that I can’t talk about, just yet!”.
Following a career that has spanned over two decades, asked her biggest thrill, she said: “Ufft – that’s a hard one. This career comes with so many thrills and spills, it’s hard to point out just one.
“I guess one of the biggest is being able to perform with all of my own animals, on what is said to be the world’s best Equestrian Theatre.
“For me this means I get to spend nearly every hour of the day with them – and get paid for it!.
“What an absolute blast we are having on tour with Cavalluna. Rocko flying around his paddock, desperately trying to entice Rich to play, at 24 years old.
“I was a little worried all the travel would be a bit too much for the little old man, but not at all. He’s thriving off the adventure, enjoying all the attention, and spending his weekdays in a muddy paddock causing chaos.
“It doesn’t matter where I am, or what I’m up to in the world, the little man is right by my side.
“Keeping me company, keeping me smiling, making me feel loved – that’s what best friends are for.”
Asked about her biggest disappointment?, she laughed: “That is always the weather! I don’t always get the opportunity to work in warm countries.
“Working in countries, like England and Germany, the winters are long, dark, wet and cold – you can’t escape those conditions, when you’re working with horses.”
After years of being based in Spain, and latterly working abroad, Emma said: “I am fortunate enough to have friends from all walks of life in all places. Thanks to social media, its easy to stay in touch these days.”
Emma appeared at Horse and Flamenco shows in Torremendo, Orihuela, alongside Antonio Piqueras, and in Dolres, amongst a plethora of Spanish venues.
Looking ahead to returning to Spain, Emma beamed: “I will be back, late October. I can’t wait for a warm winter again!”.
