Miscellaneous

A Note on Safety:
Please become familiar with our liability Waiver. Everyone who would like to horseback ride during his/her stay would have to sign it.

Other specifications
Weight limits at 220 pounds (100 kilos) per rider. Average daily riding times 2 to 6 hours. English saddles are used, with English style riding. Our horses will be a mix of local Bulgarian breeds and sport horses. The pace of the ride will be determined both by the terrain and the rider’s experience *. Riders need to be fit and capable of being comfortable with trots and canters for limited runs.

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Beginner: A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.

Novice: A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.

Intermediate: A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.

Strong Intermediate: An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 3-6 hours per day.

Advanced: All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country.