Falconry on horseback in Brianza
Highlights
- Rediscover the art of ancient knights with a falconry experience on horseback
- Enter the fascinating world of birds of prey and learn how to call them to the fist
- Saddle up and ride your steed with a bird of prey as your companion
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Why Freedome
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Full description
If birds of prey and horses immediately make you think of a fantasy film, it’s time to step into a fantasy world and become a falconer for a day.
We look forward to welcoming you to our centre in Brianza, a facility nestled in the countryside that’s home to a wide variety of birds of prey, including falcons, owls, eagles, buzzards and barn owls, all with amusing names inspired by The Lord of the Rings.
Guided by an expert falconer, you’ll learn about these fascinating nocturnal animals and how to call them back to your fist… whilst riding a horse!
What we will do
We will meet at our centre in Ornago, Brianza, at the address and time specified at the time of booking.
Our session will begin with an educational segment, during which we’ll learn about the habits, biological characteristics and lots of interesting facts about the animals housed at the centre. You’ll get to know the many birds of prey that live here, many of which we’ve rescued and nursed back to health, such as barn owls, tawny owls, owls, vultures, buzzards, falcons, kestrels and eagles.
After this introductory session, we’ll move straight on to the practical part: we’ll put on the falconer’s glove and try to call various birds of prey to our fist (such as barn owls, tawny owls and buzzards) .
Once we’ve got the hang of it on the ground, we’ll mount our horses to experience the most incredible part of this adventure. We’ll go for a ride of about 20 minutes across our estate and experience the thrill of calling birds of prey to our fist whilst in the saddle, just like a medieval falconer.
The activity will last a total of 1½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, including beginners, from the age of 8. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying persons who do not wish to participate in the activity can attend by paying the 10 euro fee on site. To notify the organisers of their presence, please contact them via the contact details on the booking confirmation e-mail.
Previous horse riding experience is not required and the maximum weight allowed is 80 kg.
Other information
The activity takes place every day from mid-March to mid-November.
In theevent of wind or conditions unsuitable for birds of prey to fly, the organisers may cancel the activity or propose an alternative date for it to take place.
Saddles for American or English riding are available for the horse riding experience.
The facility is easily reached by car from Milan in about 30 minutes and is located near a bus stop connected to Trezzo sull'Adda. There is a bar inside the centre.
Itis not possible to bring dogs or other animals with you.
Recommended clothing
- Rubber boots or walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- No clothes in fluorescent colours
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ornago, Monza e Brianza
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
