Horses - Jerez

The estate has been constructed with one thing in mind, to preserve and maintain this beautiful type of horse. The Cartusian horse has been around since the 15th century and the name was taken from the Cartusian monks that introduced them to the area. The Hierro del Bocado brand is the present day type of horse that has descended from the original, and each horse is developed with the characteristics it shows for certain aspects such as cow herding, carriage work, or classical work.
This is one of the most important reserves for thoroughbred Spanish Cartusian horses in the world, and it can only be found in Andalucía. Situated on a private estate in front of an old Monastery on the edge of Jerez.


Activity Information
• Languages (English, Spanish)
• Experienced horse handlers
• For all group sizes



A tour of this magnificent facility includes a walk through the courtyard to the boxes where the carriage horses and the stallions are kept, a peek at the new born foals in a clinic with some of the most advanced technology in the world of horse research and reproduction.

You are also shown the area where the mares and colts are stabled and you can walk amongst them, the harness room and shop, and finally what could be more fitting than a glass of local sherry. During the entire visit you are in contact with the horses, and a personal guide is on hand during the tour around the estate with detailed explanations on offer about the facilities, history, and of course the horses.