Horse Riding Tour in Antalya

Horse Riding in Antalya is one of the most popular options in Turkey to make your holiday memorable. It is a wonderful way to combine an active rest, admire the beauty of local nature and get acquainted with beautiful animals. Horse riding is available for adults and children with any level of preparation or lack thereof.

Ranch tour and safety briefing

Upon arrival at the ranch, guests get to know the site and its four-legged inhabitants. This allows you to get into the atmosphere of the place and establish contacts with animals. It is absolutely necessary to give them a drink. The service staff will tell you exactly what kind of treat a particular animal prefers. They are offered a treat on the open palm.
The participants of the horse tour are always instructed. The beginners get the most obedient and calm animals, all of them are properly trained. The instructor tells you how to steer the horse, how to handle it, how to sit in the saddle. All information is easily understood and memorized even by children.
The rider should be calm and treat the horse gently. Animals are afraid of rude behavior and may get angry. Horses should not be approached from behind. It’s a blind spot for them, you risk frightening the animal.
After the briefing, helmets are provided and a test ride is conducted. Additional equipment can be rented if you wish. For convenience, participants are divided into groups according to the level of horse-riding skills.

Horse riding

The tour price includes horse riding within an hour. After that, those who wish to do so, can extend the time for an additional fee. It is an excellent option for strengthening old or newly acquired skills, romantic walk, unity with nature and getting a detailed view of the surroundings.
The participants will be accompanied by an experienced instructor, so the whole process is under control. The elder children will be able to ride the horse themselves, the others will ride with the adults in the saddle.
A horse ride is not only an active holiday, but also the unity with nature. The route passes through the coniferous forests of the Taurus Mountains, which allows you to enjoy the beauty of the area and clean air, filled with special aromas.

The benefits of horse riding

Hippocrates, who lived before AD, spoke of the benefits of riding. The ancient Greek healer stated that riding on these animals is particularly useful for melancholic because it improves the mood.
Nowadays the term «hippotherapy» is well-known. This is a unique method used to cure various health problems due to this influence, namely:
– Operation of all muscle groups to maintain the balance;
– Improvement of blood circulation;
– Positive effect on psycho-emotional state.
Hippotherapy has been successfully applied for the rehabilitation of patients with DTC, autism, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and after stroke.
You can order the horse-riding tour in Antalya on our website. The tour price includes the round-trip transportation. We will make your rest pleasant, comfortable and unforgettable!