Reportedly, there is nothing more beautiful than a galloping horse, and contact with this friendly animal ensures active leisure, raises adrenaline levels, and is a cure for stress in this modern, busy world. A fleet English thoroughbred steed, an elegant Arab, a small Polish Pony and Hutsuls, a Małopolska and Wielkopolska saddle horse – each of them is a synonym of adventure and beauty. Here are some proposals of active leisure on horseback: www.stadniny.pl
Jaszkowo – Equestrianism Centre
Horse riding education centre is known worldwide. In 2004, it hosted European Pony Championships. Wonderfully located in Rogalin Landscape Park, the Centre offers training at every level, for adults and children. The Centre has great horse riding staff, 200 hectares of land by Warta River, more than 200 animals, from small ponies to large horses, and sheltered riding arenas. A friendly atmosphere is guaranteed by great people, beautiful nature and delicious polish dumplings – pierogi.
www.centrumhipiki.com
Bucharzewo – Robber Cottage (Chata Zbójców)
At the edge of Noteć Forest, there is the Robber Cottage with 40 accommodation places, fireplace room, cosy dining room with delicious cooking. In stables, there are Wielkopolska saddle horses, and you can order a carriage to visit the neighbourhood with delightful forest and lakes. The Robber Cottage specializes in organization of horse riding camps, horse and bike camps and horseback tours.
Książ - stallions
Close to magnificent Książ Castle, there are stables built on a square plan. Stallions and mares of Silesian horse live there, mostly black, with strong built, but also English-bred stallions, Anglo-Arabian horses and other. Under the supervision of a trainer, you can try riding on a longe or use the recreation offer.
www.stadoksiaz.pl
Zakrzów- Lewada Club
Lewada is a well known and appreciated club in sports area, specialized in breaking in. Its seat is a 19th century palace, located in an old park in Zakrzów in Opole Silesia. The Club popularizes horse riding sport, by organizing training camps ABC Drenażu.
www.kjlewada.pl
Gładyszów – Hutsuls Stud Farm
Hutsuls Stud Farm in the small village of Gładyszów is the biggest group of horses of this race in the world. Hutsuls are mountain horses counted among primitive races. Small, tough, good for long journeys in mountains. Despite their small size they can lift an adult. The local attraction are horseback tours in every season, and an inn Jaśmin in Regietów, whose name comes from a great Hutsuls stallion.
www.huculy.com.pl
Janów Podlaski – Arabian Stud Farm
The oldest (1817) and one of the most famous Arabian stud farms in the world is located in Wygoda town, situated among lush meadows by Bug river. You can admire great steeds, visit the 19th century stable complex designed by famous Henryk Marconi architect, order a horse ride in a riding arena or a ride in a carriage.
www.janow.arabians.pl
Kadyny – State Treasury Stud Farm
In the area of Elbląg Upland Landscape Park, less than a kilometre from the Vistula Lagoon, there is a great location for those who want to try horse riding on a beach. You may sign up for horse riding training sessions, go for a ride in a carriage or on a sledge ride. It’s interesting that the stables are located near the former palace of Emperor Wilhelm II, now an elegant hotel.
Mierzeja Horse Riding Centre
Here, you can fulfil your dreams about riding on horseback on a seaside beach at sunset. A dozen horses of Wielkopolska and Małopolska race, and one Halfinger wait for the interested guests in Sztutów. The Centre offers lessons for beginners, rides in a carriage, tours to Great Cormorant and Grey Heron Reserve.
www.jazdakonna.mierzeja.com
