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Riding lesson and horseback riding in the Alta Murgia National Park

Riding lesson and horseback riding in the Alta Murgia National Park

Duration
2 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Last minute

Participants
From 1 to 6

Highlights

  • Experience a 2-hour equestrian experience in the Alta Murgia National Park
  • Take a riding lesson followed by a horseback ride
  • Explore forests, countryside and the iconic 'tratturi' of transhumance in the saddle
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Full description

If the world of horse riding has always fascinated you, but you've never found the courage to get in the saddle, this experience is for you!

Get ready for a 2-hourequestrian adventure in the Alta Murgia National Park in the province of Bari.

Enjoy a riding lesson followed by a horseback ride through forests, countryside and the 'tratturi' of transhumance, while admiring the imposing Castel del Monte from afar.

What we will do

We will meet, 10 minutes before the time indicated in the booking, in Corato (BA).

We will be welcomed by our equestrian guide, who will have already finished preparing the horses. If we would like to participate, we can show up 30 minutes before the agreed time.

Initially, we will participate in a lesson lasting about 1 hour : we will learn the basics of how to saddle up and ride, learning the main commands. We will get to know the horses at the riding school, calm and polite animals of the Murgese breed, typical of the area.

Having familiarised ourselves with the horses, we will begin our 1-hour ride in the Alta Murgia National Park. The route will be about 5 km long and will consist of uneven and flat parts, ascents and descents that will make the activity more stimulating for participants.

We will start from the equestrian centre, passing through the Cecibizzo forest for a stretch. In the distance, we will be able to catch a glimpse of the imposing Castel del Monte at some points along the way, as well as archaeological finds such as the Neviera Church of San Magno and the jazzi, areas fenced off by dry stone walls, where livestock was once kept.

We will also move along the so-called'tratturi' (sheep-tracks) of transhumance, paths used in antiquity for moving flocks, typical of these areas. Depending on our level of equestrian experience, we can proceed at a walking pace or trot, always followed by our horseback guide.

We will then return to the stables after an experience lasting a total of two hours.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for everyone from 14 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by an adult during the walk.

A weight of less than 100 kg is required to carry out the activity. Previous experience on horseback is not required.

Other information

The activity is available all year round, every day (except Mondays).

Theroutes may vary depending on the duration of the walk and the experience level of the participants.

Any accompanying persons may stay at the facility. Shaded areas and an indoor bar are available. Leashed dogs are allowed .

A take-away lunch can be booked at the facility(optional, payable locally). If interested, please inform the guide after confirming your booking.

The property is not accessible by public transport. Free parking is available on site.

Recommended clothing

  • Long trousers
  • Closed shoes
  • Short-sleeved T-shirt

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What is included

  • Equestrian guide
  • Helmet
  • Back protector (for minors)
  • Cool drink/coffee

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Corato, Bari

Corato
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 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.

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