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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Full description
If birds of prey and horses immediately make you think of a fantasy film, it's time to enter a fantasy world by becoming a falconer for a day.
We are waiting for you at our centre in Brianza, a facility surrounded by greenery and home to 56 birds of prey including hawks, owls, eagles, buzzards and barn owls with funny names inspired by Lord of the Rings, but also other animals such as storks, parrots, horses and electric blue hens.
Accompanied by an experienced falconer, you will learn about these fascinating nocturnal animals and how to call them on your fist... while riding a horse!
What we will do
We will meet at our centre in Ornago, Brianza, at the address and time indicated when booking.
Our activity will begin with an initial didactic tour, lasting about half an hour, in which we will visit all the aviaries and animals housed by the facility, to discover their habits and biological characteristics. You will get to know the 56 birds of prey that live here, many of which have been rescued and cared for by us, such as barn owls, tawny owls, vultures, buzzards, falcons, kestrels and eagles.
After this first introductory part, we will move straight into practice: we will put on the falconer's glove and try to call several birds of prey to the fist (such as barn owls, owls and buzzards).
Once familiarised on the ground, we will get on horseback for the most incredible part of this experience. We will take a ride of about 20 minutes on the grounds of our property and experience the thrill of calling birds of prey to the fist while riding, just like a medieval falconer.
At the end of our little horseback ride, those who wish can borrow medieval clothing and take beautiful souvenir photos with the birds of prey.
The activity will last one and a half hours in total.
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.
No previous horse riding experience is required, and the maximum permitted weight 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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the 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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration 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 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
