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.
Horse riding holidays in South Tyrol - Italy The main emphasis of our stable is Western style riding, but we offer training in the English riding style as well. It is a new and different pleasant way to discover the beauty of South Tyrol and of the Italian Alps!
Are you looking for a small riding school where you'll receive personal attention? Do you view horses as fellow creatures deserving of respect and loving attention, and not as sports equipment? Would you like to learn as much as possible about horses and how to handle them? Then this is the place for you.
And if you want to do something for your health and well-being, then this is also the place for you – that's because horseback riding has many health-giving aspects, and helps you to forget all your cares and worries. Especially children and youths can benefit from working with horses. It strengthens their self-assuredness, social development, and sense of responsibility.
Our wide range of offers:
Individual and group instruction / sitting training / vaulting gymnastics / instruction for riding badges / rides out and treks / outdoor instruction / horsemanship and natural horsemanship
The farm Bacherhof does not only offer you a petting zoo for children, but also traditional South-Tyrolean delicacies as well as daily guided riding tours and rides on the back of ponies for the young.
Lessons/Rides/Western saddle trekking: Western saddle (children adults), 1-10 days trekking, rides for beginners and experts (starting from 1 hour) on the paths of the Val Badia in the nature parks Fanes-Sennes and Puez-Odles with the guide Raimondo. Barbecue rental Open all year round if requested.
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.
In the middle of the wonderful, natural landscape of the Schlern massif area are the Unterlanzin riding stables with stunning panoramic views of lush meadows, forests and the Schlern Mountain. Horse lovers from all over the world will especially enjoy the peace and quiet here, which suits our Haflinger and Quarter mix horses that radiate calmness. Here, everyone, whether old or young, can explore the wonderful mountain landscape of the Dolomites on horseback.
With its varied program, the Unterlanzin equestrian centre has something for everyone. You can take riding lessons in groups or enjoy a one-on-one lesson in our fenced riding arena. Accompanied by a trained and experienced riding instructor and a cross-country riding leader, we offer the opportunity to go on rides of different durations around Kastelruth and Seiser Alm.
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
Horse riding at the Oberauerhof in the Ridnauntal Valley. Wonderful Animals with Strong Personalities
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.
Open in the summer (July to September) in Carezza - Via Nigra, 1 Horseback riding trips, beginners' classes, half-day and full-day rides, pony rides
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.
Riding lessons for everyone: Here at the farm „Kaserhof“ a team of highly qualified experts awaits you to familiarize you with all the stunning facts about horses, its needs and its distinctive characteristics. Our coworkers Elisabeth Schröpfer (certified physiotherapist, hippotherapist and riding instructor for therapeutic riding for handicapped people) and Lisa Nothdurfter (VHS rider’s certification, VFS riding instructor for guided tours and trekking, certified orthoptist) teach you with pleasure everything connected to horseback riding.... Reservation +39 349 841 99 85 Our offer:
Professional individual or group teaching (up to a maximum of 4 participants) on the riding choral or inside our riding arena
Horseback riding for kids (Sundays from 1 pm to 3 pm, weekdays on advance reservation)
During the summer holidays (starting from the middle of June until the end of August) we offer horseback riding weeks for kids
VFS Certifications (bronze, silver, gold)
VFS “Reiterpaß” certification
Hippo therapy
Guided tours & Day rides with expert guidance
Horse sales, training, development and correction
Horse boarding (depending on availability) and an other event
Lamatrekking
GUIDED RIDES ON THE ROPE ONLY FOR CHILDREN
Children swing themselves onto the saddle, pull on the reins and off they go into the forest, over hill and dale. They are always accompanied by experienced hands and guided by the rope. In this way, the offspring gain the necessary security and have an extraordinary riding experience through the local forests.
Reservation required! For children only. Always on Tuesday and Thursday.
Explore our legendary region on the back of the famous local Haflinger horses! Accompanied by your senior host and his blond-maned friends, discover the sunny valley on horseback. Moreover, we offer riding lessons with trainer.
Dreams come true - make your first riding experiences and enjoy the close contact to our horses. Brushing and saddling the horse is of course part of the package.
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.
You can be trained riders or just beginners, you can come alone or in a group, riding one of ourHafling horses or your own one, anyway we will be glad of your visit and we will do everything, in order to fulfill all you personal wishes. For us the horseshoe is definitely a lucky symbol. As we spoke about beginners, don’t be shy! Start your first riding holiday in South Tyrol! Our guided rides will enjoy you. A lot of funny days on horseback will wait for you.
For animal welfare reasons, we can only provide our horses to individuals weighing up to a maximum of 80 kg.
Guests are welcome to assist in the care and feeding of the horses.
The horse riding stable you find in the middle of trees in Nalles/Nals. We are looking forward to see you soon!
Since June 2023, the Bodnerhof has opened its doors to horse lovers and riding enthusiasts.
Whether you are already at home in the saddle or sitting on a horse for the first time, we have the right adventure for you. Do you already have riding experience? Then you are welcome to join us on a ride. We will show you the most beautiful trails and take you on a breathtaking adventure.
Would you like to improve your riding skills or is this your first time on a horse? You are welcome to attend a western-style riding lesson with us, where we will individually cater to your previous knowledge and show you the world of western riding and fine communication with the horse.
Whether spring, summer, fall or winter - we offer our services at any time and look forward to seeing you.
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.
Horse riding lessons, rides and riding packages and pony rides.
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.
We would like to bring our love for horses closer to our guests. To explore the nature of our valley in this way - for us there is nothing more exciting.
The Adamhof stables offer introductory lessons and guided rides out into the terrain for children, beginners, and advanced riders. Romantic carriage rides or a sleigh ride through the snowy winter landscape of the Sarentino Valley round out our offers.
The farm Oberfahrerhof in Flaas near Jenesien offers you full-day riding, half-day riding, riding lessons and carriage rides for people of all ages in front of a beautiful mountain view.
Riding lessons at our own riding arena for beginners and advanced riders as well as exciting excursions in a great landscape. A real highlight are the 1 to 3 day rides with an overnight stay on our hut.