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7 Day Learn to Ride Horse Riding Holiday For Beginners in Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Diana Complex, Cherven, Asenovgrad Province, Bulgaria
Bulgaria Horse Riding Holiday
Horse riding Asparuh combines horse riding with the abundance of historical and natural landmarks, museums, and monasteries in Bulgaria, a beautiful country, that offers truly unforgettable experiences and life-long memories!
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
Meet the instructors
Zornitsa & Georgi
Highlights
- 5 days of horse riding
- 5 functional training lessons
- Kayaking and excursions
- Culinary courses, folklore surprises, and fireplace evening
- Licensed equestrian trainers and English-speaking staff
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Bulgarian
Group size: 3-6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer included:
Sofia Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Internet access
- Parking lot
The hotel consists of six double rooms and two apartments. Each unit boasts a cable TV, internet access, a minibar, a private bathroom or WC, and a balcony. The tourists also can use an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds, a summer garden with a barbecue (140 seats), a children’s playground, and a winter restaurant with 40 seats. Furthermore transport services, a mini market, and a car park.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1
- Transfer from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) or Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Accommodation in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 2
- Transfer from Hotel “Diana” to horse riding “Asparuh” (eight kilometers)
- Introduction to the horses and horse riding place
- Training for cleaning, brushing, and saddling the horses
- Horse riding lessons
- Lunch in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
- Afternoon trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress
- Dinner in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 3
- Transfer from Hotel “Diana” to horse riding “Asparuh”
- Cleaning, brushing, and saddling the horses
- Horse riding lessons
- Lunch in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
- Afternoon trip to Plovdiv
- Free time to explore the city and its old town
- Dinner in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 4
- Transfer from Hotel “Diana” to horse riding “Asparuh”
- Cleaning, brushing, and saddling the horses
- Horse riding lessons
- Lunch in the horse base - preparation of an outdoor barbecue
- Visit to a nearby animal farm with the opportunity to take part in milking sheep and goats
- Authentic folk dance lesson
- Dinner in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 5
- Transfer from Hotel “Diana” to horse riding “Asparuh”
- Cleaning, brushing, and saddling the horses
- Horse riding lessons
- Lunch in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
- Afternoon trip to Belintash
- Dinner in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 6
- Transfer from Hotel “Diana” to horse riding “Asparuh”
- Cleaning, brushing, and saddling the horses
- Horse riding in nature for around one and a half to two hours
- Traditional Bulgarian lunch in “Konaka” Restaurant, located in Cherven village
- Afternoon trip and a walk to the Sushitsa dam and Lyastovichi Vir waterfall
- Last visit to horse riding “Asparuh” and participation in the night routine
- Dinner in Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
Day 7
- 07:00 - 09:00 Departure from Hotel “Diana”, Cherven village
- Transfer to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) or Sofia Airport (SOF)
About the holiday
Bulgaria’s geographic location, which has routes connecting the Eastern and Western world, has been home to many ancient civilizations. Therefore, horses have had a significant part in its modern and ancient history. Interesting to know, a walk back in time showing Bulgaria’s relationship with horses throughout its millennial history. The horse and the establishment of Bulgaria - Khan Asparuh, the third son of Khan Kubrat, came on horseback to the sunny and fertile lands and laid the foundations of Danube Bulgaria in 681.
The proto-Bulgarians were a semi-nomadic tribe that moved from place to place in search of a better life, precisely on horseback. It is no coincidence that the battle flag of the proto-Bulgarians from the first to the ninth centuries was the horse’s tail - a symbol of victory. The horse in Bulgarian folklore - firmly embedded in everything folk artists created during the darkest times in history. There is no genre in the folklore in which the horse is not included - the songs, tales, and legends that are passed down from generation to generation are populated with brave heroes and fearless winged horses.
The respect for the horse has passed through the centuries and reached today’s modern world. The symbol of the horse continues to be present and both equestrian sports and horse tourism are successfully developed in the country. Horse Riding “Asparuh” offers a variety of horse riding training programs, as they try to preserve the traditions of their ancestors. Zero to minimal horse riding experience is required. All horses are trained. You will take care of the horses before and after the horse riding lessons, such as cleaning, brushing, and saddling them.
The program includes an intensive horse riding course of five functional training lessons, which consist of horse riding in the arena and horse riding in nature according to the experience of the group. Various horse riding equipment is available. There is a sand arena with spectacular dimensions of four decares. The program is suitable for people with regular body proportions and weight up to 90 kilograms.
Horses
Horses are Horse riding Asparuh's gift, family, and friends. If you want to be in the company of mother mares, cute adolescents, charming stallions, and well-trained riding horses at the same time, you are in the right place. Here, you will find horses of different breeds, temperaments, and purposes. All of them are specially selected and trained. The horses are patient with beginners and children, both hardy and energetic for experienced riders.
They have experience training horses for amateur riding, and the discipline of show jumping, as well as horses that actively participate in endurance competitions. Their achieved partnerships are the result of constant care, trust, training, mutual respect, and love. Bred in the best way, according to their understanding, horses have both cozy and warm environments, as well as spacious paddocks and meadows for free grazing, providing a sense of freedom and proximity to the natural habitat for the horse.
Horse riding Asparuh's relationship with them is based on the principles of the natural relationship between man and horse “natural horsemanship”. These principles include patience, deep understanding, harmonious communication, and loving care. To make you feel comfortable and safe, they provide comfortable saddles, heels (riding helmets), and other accessories necessary for riding. Thus, resulting in a combination of comfort, safety, and professionalism, they guarantee you a unique experience in the world of horses.
Included excursions
You will visit natural sights and historical landmarks that are included in the program as below:
- Bachkovo Monastery
- Asen’s Fortress
- Old Town of Plovdiv
- Belintash
- Lyastovichi Vir waterfall
During favorable weather conditions, kayaking in the nearby dams stays as a part of the program.
Location
The holiday will take place in Cherven, Asenovgrad Province, Bulgaria. Diana Complex is located 27 kilometers from Plovdiv and 10 kilometers southeasterly from Asenovgrad, at the foot of Rhodopi Mountain, in Cherven Village, 412 meters above sea level. The surroundings are suitable for religious tourism, walks, swimming, mountain biking, historical sightseeing, sunbathing, and herb picking.
The hotel is the starting point for the rock phenomena “Belintash” and the holy site “Krastova Gora”. The region is marked by beautiful mountains. It is far from industrial centers, is relaxing, and has many historical landmarks such as Perperikon, Asenova Fortress, and monasteries.
Distances
- Asenovgrad, 10 kilometers
- Plovdiv, 27 kilometers
Food
You will be served six breakfasts, five lunches, six dinners, water, tea, coffee, and wine or beer included in the price. Home-produced ingredients and traditional regional dishes can be prepared upon request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 5 days of horse riding
- An intensive horse riding course of 5 functional training lessons
- Kayaking in nearby dams
- Visits to local attractions and animal farms
- Participation in culinary courses
- Folklore surprises
- 1 evening by the fire
- Other exciting experiences
- Photoshoot of the whole experience
- 6 nights accommodation
- Meals and drinks
- Transfers to and from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) or Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Rider's insurance
- Presentation of the visited sights
- Various horse-riding equipment
- Licensed equestrian trainers
- English-speaking staff
- Sand arena with spectacular dimensions of 4 decares
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel and medical support insurances
- Pick-ups from different locations and times (60 EUR)
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PDV
Plovdiv Airport
15 km
Transfer included
SOF
Sofia Airport
151 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Plovdiv Airport (PDV) or Sofia Airport (SOF). Transfers from and to these airports are included. Horse riding Asparuh will pick you up from these airports between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The transfers to these airports on the last day are no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 9:00 a.m. Pick-ups from different locations and times are possible for an additional fee of 60 EUR.
Airport: Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer included: Plovdiv Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Sofia Airport
Airport transfer included: Sofia Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 5%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Jan-01 to qualify for this discount.
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