Jerez: Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour
ID: GYG37230-46193
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit the Yeguada Cartuja stud farm near Jerez and discover one of the world’s most important reserve of thoroughbred Andalusian horses on a 2.5-hour experience that includes a guided tour and show.
Head to the historic state of Fuente del Suero in Andalusia to see the world’s best known stock of Cartujano horses. From ancient times, these noble beasts played an important role in Spanish culture, and the Yeguada de la Cartuja stud farm, next to the Monastery of La Cartuja, is the perfect location to breed them, thanks to the climate and fertile lands.
The region was made famous when the Carthusian Monastery became the undisputed center for breeding Jerezano horses in the 15th century. The tradition has continued uninterrupted to this day, and the stud farm boasts more than 200 of the thoroughbreds.
You will taken on a guided tour of the farm to learn about its dedication to the preservation and improvement of the Cartujano breed. See free running colts and mares, free running stallions, a dressage exhibition, the current batch of foals, and more
Watch the grace and power of the prestige breed, and discover why they are the national pride of Spain.
Highlights
- Learn the history of the Carthusian lineage in different stages of their lives
- Enjoy a guided tour of the farm to see free running colts, mares and stallions
- Watch a dressage exhibition and see this year's foals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes and clothing is recommended
Finca Fuente del Suero, Yeguada Cartuja ticket office.
Plenty of parking space
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
