UNICORN TRAILS EASTERN_EUROPE
Riding in Eastern Europe offers a whole new world. It is not only that the horse riding holidays there are exceptional value for money as the economies catch up with Western Europe, but there has long been a tradition of horsemanship in large parts of Eastern Europe.
Hungarian carriage driving, the Lippizaners in Romania and Polish hunting traditions represent the more visible part of this riding tradition. You are likely to find a working blacksmith and forge in most villages. Horses and horse riding are understood and welcomed by everyone, so finding places to overnight with your horse is not a problem. There is minimal development and a varied countryside through which riders can pass freely without encountering large roads on their holiday.
While we have horse riding holidays for all abilities in Eastern Europe, good riders will get the most out of the riding here with far more choice and the opportunity to make the riding holiday as challenging as they like.
But the best part of this horseman's paradise is that the tourism industry is not very developed yet. Visitors may be an object of curiosity and are received with warm hospitality. Local people are eager to demonstrate the best of their country and region from nature reserves to historic buildings and cultural traditions long suppressed under Soviet rule.
There are many relics of the Soviet era: collective farms, Soviet style socialism traditions and buildings. Many stories of life behind the iron curtain come to life over a drink or around the campfire. This is absolutely fascinating - visit now before it all disappears!
Read our article on Eastern Europe.
• Bulgaria, Black Sea Trail
Fast and good riding along the Black Sea and adjacent Stranaja Mountains and Nature reserve. Cultural tour for fit riders.
• Bulgaria, Bulgarian Trail
Once you have riddden this trail you will feel like you have really got to know Bulgaria and its people. Ride across the central Balkan Mountains on good horses.
• Bulgaria, Melnik Culture and Wine Trail
Ride along the Greek border through the Rhodopes, Slavyanka and Pirin mountains. Expect stunning scenery, an abundance of history and culture, and of course fine wine.
• Bulgaria, Mountain and Wildlife Trail
A ride on good horses exploring the high mountains of central Bulgaria with a focus on nature.
• Bulgaria, Rhodopes Based Stay
Fast and good riding in the unspoilt Rhodopes Mountains in rustic country hotel. Cultural tour for fit riders.
• Bulgaria, Rhodopes Mountain Trail
Enjoy mountain scenery in this hospitable country which has a tradition of excellent horsemanship. The riding is at all paces where the terrain permits on responsive, fit horses. For good riders.
• Czech Republic, Czech Forest and Meadow Trail
Ride through rolling meadows, pine forests and hills dotted with picturesque traditional hamlets in a mini trail exploring Bohemia on horseback.
• Czech Republic, Trail to Germany
Trail from Czech to Germany, non riders can travel in horse drawn wagons or cycle. Step back in time and see a fast disappearing culture.
• Hungary, Puszta Trail
A fast point to point trail ride across the plains on lovely fit and responsive horses. Accommodation in nice rural accommodations and wonderful holiday resorts with swimming pools.
• Romania, Carpathian Estate Ride
Relaxed riding, unspoilt nature and a warm welcome from a local nobility on this trail with very historic restored accommodation including Ceausecu's former Hunting Lodge.
• Romania, Transylvania Trail
A point to point trail on reliable Lippizaner horses with camping en route in unspoilt natural surroundings.
• Romania, Transylvania Week
Relaxed riding, unspoilt nature and a warm welcome. Ride on Lipizzaner horses.
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Horse Riding Holidays in Eastern Europe
