Horse riding

Horse riding sessions are subject to prior reservation:

• between 9:00 and 17:00
• reception phone: +421 907 812 327
• mail: villabetula@villabetula.sk

Important notice:

• All services are conducted under the supervision of an instructor who oversees the sessions and safety measures.
• It is necessary to book in at reception at least 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.
• Accommodated clients take priority for horse riding bookings.
• The service is available to the public only after phone agreement with the reception and available time slots on the day of visit.
   

Notice:

• We accept adults with a maximum weight limit of 90 kg and children from 2 years old
• Horse riding lessons and instructions only available at horse riding course
• In case of bad weather, walk sessions take place in the equestrian hall
• Mandatory safety equipment: helmet and back protector - provided to clients on site
• The price of horse riding does not include the admission fee to the BABYLAND playgrounds, you can find the price list HERE
   

Basic horse-riding course:

• The course must be used within 12 months from date of purchase.
• In the summer months (June, July, August) riding lessons are limited.
• We accept adults with a weight limit of 80 kg per riding course
• Children from the age of 8 can take the riding course.
   

Indicative course content | depends on individual abilities and skills of each client:

• getting to know the horse, the saddle, holding the reins, caring for the horse, saddling the horse
• mounting a horse, correct sitting, posture, safe work with a horse
• controlling the horse in step, learning the basic instructions
• at the beginning learning on the longe, gradually leading the horse independently
• controlling a horse in a trot, trotting a horse, thigh seat, trot in a working seat independently or with the assistance of an instructor, mastering balance exercises
• canter control, easy canter, working canter, mastered horse control at any pace
• managing a horse in critical situations - a gallop, a jet or an unexpected startling of the horse
• mastering small obstacles, gymnastics and strength building with a horse
• last lesson – walk in nature/countryside, knowledge verification + horse preparation – cleaning, saddle mounting and unsaddling after the walk