Once again this year, the El Jadida Horse Show will host a dynamic series of talks bringing together researchers, veterinarians, historians, and equine specialists to explore how horses shape—and are shaped by—our societies. The event, now in its 16th edition, will run from September 30 to October 5, 2025, with a clear thematic focus: equine well-being as a unifying thread across the many dimensions of horsemanship.
A full day of in-depth discussion is scheduled for Friday, October 3, with a program divided into two distinct sessions. The morning will feature a lineup of notable figures from the equestrian world. Among them: Jean-Louis Gouraud, an acclaimed travel writer and horse expert; Léa Lansade, an ethologist with INRAE; Mohammed Hassan Lamrini, a veterinarian affiliated with SPANA in Marrakech; and Hafid Mokadem, a military historian with the Directorate of Military History. Together, they’ll explore the intersection of science, behavior, and care in equine life.
In the afternoon, the conversation will shift toward heritage and cultural memory. Speakers will include Lahcen El Gazouini, also from the Directorate of Military History; Nafissa Dahbi, a scholar from Ibn Tofaïl University; and Abdelillah Lamdaber, a specialist in classical Arabic manuscripts preserved in the Hassanite Library. Their insights will delve into the horse’s enduring role in the cultural and historical identity of the region.
Far more than a symposium for experts, this gathering aims to highlight the enduring bond between humans and horses—an age-old relationship that spans scientific inquiry, historical memory, and cultural expression. It’s a reminder of how central the horse remains, not just as a companion or a working animal, but as a powerful symbol woven through the fabric of human civilization.
