Jerez Horses

Since ancient times, alongside Sherry and Flamenco, The horse has been one of the strongest symbols of jerez. A period of great importante in this long tradition was in the 15th century when the Carthusian monks brought the World famous Carthusian horse to Jerez.

Today there are a staggering number of equestrian events in which this noble creature can be seen. The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and the Yeguada La Cartuja – Hierro del Bocado, have weekly shows. There is also the annual Horse Fair and many equestrian events forming part of the Autumn Festival.