For children from 3 years and adults.
Especially when riding, the varied landscape of South Tyrol can be enjoyed to the full. All over South Tyrol you will find riding stables with offers for carriage rides, horseback rides, for riding weeks, dressage riding and western riding. South Tyrol is the home of the Haflinger horse, which was originally used as a workhorse on farms. Their special characteristics such as robustness, endurance and good nature make them ideal companions for children and for long rides. At the same time, dressage, show jumping and western riding are among their strengths.
Our riding arena (30x50m) provides an unobstructed riding fun in the open air, with breathtaking views of the Sesto Dolomites and a large selection of beautiful treks directly from the farm. The obvious choice for hourly and day rides, riding lessons for adults and children, taster and long hours.
Opening times:
– begin of March until November
Reservation requested
+39 340 3718428
+39 340 1475078
The Horse riding school Vöran is located between Vöran/Verano and Mölten/Meltina and has a wide range to offer passionate equestrians:
> Riding instruction for beginners with tethered horses (from 5 years)
> Riding lessons for advances riders
> half- and full-day rides for groups
> horse riding for disabeled
The horse riding school Verano is open all year round. A reservation is necessary.
In the land of the Haflingers
South Tyrol is the home of the gentle-natured and sturdy Haflinger horses, which are bred all over the world. Just like everywhere else in the country, there are excellent horseback riding opportunities in and around Lana, offering Haflingers and other breeds. Carriage rides across the town of Lana for the whole family are offered once a week during July and August.
Lana Equestrian Park and the Merano Riding Club
If you would like to get a closer look at the Haflingers, you might want to book a trial riding lesson. Many stables also offer guided tours on horseback or pony treks, as well as individual or group riding lessons. The Lana Equestrian Park offers a wide spectrum of services for accomplished riders and breeders, including livery, while the Meran Riding Club lets you discover the diversity of breeds and disciplines at their extensive riding facilities.
If you are more interested in horse racing and athletics, the Merano race track is the place to be.
Racing season at Maia Bassa
The Merano race track in Maia Bassa is the main meeting point for Haflinger fans every year, when the traditional Haflinger race is held on Easter Monday. At other times, the track hosts racing events with noble thoroughbreds from around the world. During the entire racing season from spring until autumn, fans can watch top sporting events with professional jockeys. The season highlight each year is the high-stakes 5000 m steeplechase event, the 'Meran-Forst Grand Prix', held in late September.
Haflinger: good friends
Riding in boundless freedom
Wherever you look in San Genesio/Jenesien, you cannot avoid noticing the Haflinger, a robust, undemanding and foot-sure variety of mountain horse. Once a workhorse for farmers, today it is considered a charming, versatile leisure horse, well-siuted to beginners and expert riders, adults and children alike.
Horse lovers can take riding lessons also for beginners in our paddock or make short rides or also day rides in the wonderful landscape of the Passeiertal Valley.
The horse court Ansteingut offers exciting riding hours with riding company in the wonderful surroundings of the Vinschgau for kids and adults.
No matter if you want to collect your first experiences with a riding course in the Vinschgau (from 8 years) or if you are already an experienced rider, with us at the horse court Ansteingut you are at the right place!
12 horses and ponies are available for our guests for controlled rides or on our open riding place. How else you could explore the marvelous natural landscape of the river delta Prader Sand better, than on the back of the horses!
The small guests will remember for certain the child horse riding with us!
The Haflingerhof is one of the highest-altitude farmsteads in South Tyrol, and welcomes guests throughout the year. It offers chiefly horseback rides to refreshment stations, meadows, and mountain summits. But even inexperienced horseback riders can learn the basics.
The farmstead is approx. 8 km from Sarnthein / Sarentino Village, at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea-level, with a magnificent view.
A carriage ride through the Eppaner landscape with wine tasting.
10 am: Meeting point Town Hall Square St. Michael | Appiano
Duration 2-3 hours
Costs € 18 adults, € 8 Children (2-12 years)
Registration at the tourist office
For experienced horsemen we offer exciting outings on horseback into our wonderful alpine landscape. You can choose whether you want your ride to last two hours, half a day, an entire day or two whole days. You will always be accompanied by our cross-country riding guide and riding instructor Alberich. We offer riding lessons for beginners and pony rides for children. At the Steinerhof, all horse-enthusiasts are guaranteed to enjoy themselves.
A unique, untouched nature embraces the guests of this house at the entrance to Fischleintal at Sesto. The atmosphere is friendly and familiar, here are families with children feel right at home. The picturesque mountain scenery with the majestic Three Peaks provides summer and winter for relaxation and wellbeing. The location is quiet, but nevertheless traffic-favorable.
In the summer in the beautiful Fischleintal a coach service at scheduled times from Dolomitenhof to Talschlusshütte - no reservation needed.We, the family Tschurtschenthaler offer from June to September guided rides from one to two hours on Noriker horses, and programs for adults and children, beginners and advanced.
In winter, the club offers an experience for young and old of a very special kind: sleigh rides with the beautiful horses in a cozy wooden sleds for maximum 2 persons. Directly from the stables then it comes in a beautiful winter landscape to Talschlusshütte where can strengthen at a comfortable rest horses and sledders. Overall, a sleigh ride takes about 2 hours.
Riding in the Alps of Villanders... If you fancy a riding holiday the farm of Neuhaus is the place for you.
Our horses, properly trained, are reliable animals. They are given loving care and sympathy as a reward for their gentle behaviour. We can offer rides through landscapes rich in legends on strong horses, expressive, sweet and safe.
In the riding school you will find the only equestrian center of the valley with indoor riding. On request also horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Heinrich Dorfer, managing director at our resort, has turned parts of the Quellenhof into a rider’s paradise!
Horse riding:
- modern indoor arena to an international standard (60 x 24 metres)
- paddock
- new stables
- approximately 20 well-trained school horses (Hafling, Icelandic, warm-blooded animals)
- varied programmes for riding lessons, tailored to your needs
- our own riding school with qualified instructors
- learn proper handling and care of horses
- organised rides along the Passer River
- guest speakers & lessons for riding holidays with your own horse
- pony rides for our little guests
The trail starts in San Genesio and goes on above the Salto, until the parking space Schermoos and the mountain hut Lanzenschuster. Just follow the trail n° 5 to the Jenesiener Jöchl and n° 23 till the Men of Stone.
Horse carriage and sledge tour in Anterselva di Mezzo / Antholz Mittertal with 10 seats. Reservation needed!
Start is in San Genesio, up to the highplateau Salten till the parking area "Schermoss". Follow the trail nr. 6, pass the mountain restaurant "Gschnofer Stall" and turn back to San Genesio, by following trail nr. E5.
Renon, South Tyrol environs of Bolzano - Ritten, sunny highplateau near Bolzano
Explore the wonderful world of Renon’s endless landscape of woods and meadows than from the back of a horse, never losing sight of the wonderful and majestic Dolomites.
Our horses, properly trained, are reliable animals. They are given loving care and sympathy as a reward for their gentle behaviour. We can offer rides through landscapes rich in legends on strong horses, expressive, sweet and safe.
Horse-drawn carriage adventure rides through the snowy woods in the Resia Pass holiday area, are not only a romantic experience for lovers, but can also be great fun for families and children. While children experience the sense of adventure, adults can admire the splendor of the unspoilt landscape.
The horse riding stable you find in the middle of trees in Nalles/Nals. We are looking forward to see you soon!
Carriage Rides in Hafling with the Haflinger horses.
Carriage rides in summer every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon.
In winter, carriage rides on request from Monday to Saturday.
In advance booking is highly recommended!
Sunday closing day
One of the most exciting ways to explore the picturesque landscape in the Upper Vinschgau Valley is by taking part in one of the guided horse-riding tours on a Haflinger – the typical breed of South Tyrol. The original Taufers/Tubre landscape in Monastero Valley is accessible for riding excursions in the summer and in the winter and makes an ideal location for riders. Children can jump on the back of a pony and take part in the excursion too. The program offers rides per hour, per half or full days, as well as riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders.
A unique, untouched nature embraces the guests of this house at the entrance to Fischleintal at Sesto. The atmosphere is friendly and familiar, here are families with children feel right at home. The picturesque mountain scenery with the majestic Three Peaks provides summer and winter for relaxation and wellbeing. The location is quiet, but nevertheless traffic-favorable.
In the summer in the beautiful Fischleintal a coach service at scheduled times from Dolomitenhof to Talschlusshütte - no reservation needed.We, the family Tschurtschenthaler offer from June to September guided rides from one to two hours on Noriker horses, and programs for adults and children, beginners and advanced.
In winter, the club offers an experience for young and old of a very special kind: sleigh rides with the beautiful horses in a cozy wooden sleds for maximum 2 persons. Directly from the stables then it comes in a beautiful winter landscape to Talschlusshütte where can strengthen at a comfortable rest horses and sledders. Overall, a sleigh ride takes about 2 hours.
The riding stable Sulfner offers courses for beginners, children's tours, individual or group lessons in the sand track for beginners and advenced students or trekking for several days and also carriage trips.
In advance booking is highly recommended!
Sunday closing day
At the beginning of the forest of Monticolo, there is a signpost that indicates the horse riding association “Überetscher Reitverein”. This is where you can find more than 60 mews for horses, that are treated and cared for in a species-appropriate manner. For adults and children the riding club offers the possibility to get in direct contact with the horses. Horse riding lessons and longer rides can be booked, as the surroundings are perfect to be discovered on the horseback.