Transylvanian Equestrian Journeys

❗ Horseback riding tours must be booked in advance! We recommend that you book 3 to 4 days before your scheduled time. Equestrian tours at the Endorphin Sport Office in Gheorgheni are for those who want an active holiday. Romfeld László, the head of the office, is a guide for equestrian tourism and leads many mountain trips in different regions of Transylvania. The trips organized in the office start from Gheorgheni and reach places such as: The Lonely Rock (Piatra Singuratică) from Hăşmaşu Mare, Red Lake, Şugău Cave, Lázár Castle, etc. According to Romfeld László, one-day tours range from approx. 40 km of riding and lasts for at least 7 hours. For those who want something more, Romfeld László recommends so-called "outlaws trips", where accommodation is made in tents or sleeping bags under tarpaulins, in the so-called bivouacs. From May until mid-November, horses are kept outdoors, this being the best time for mountain laps, says Romfeld László. Weekend tours contain a ride on the ground (2 to 3 hours) and two daily trips (4-5 hours), and one-week trips consist of day trips (5 to 6 days). Horse riding tour: • Difficulty: advanced • Accomodation: guesthouse, tent • Horses type/ breed: warmblood • Equipment: english • Period of time: a few hours- days, needs of clients • Number of participants: 1-6

The Csicser farm began organizing equestrian activities about three years ago. It has twenty horses, of which ten are suitable for daily riding lessons. The horses are of the Lipizzaner, Pinto and Arab breeds, joined by four Shetland ponies and three donkeys. The farm offers equestrian activities throughout the year. Riding lessons for beginners are held in the open manege of the farm. Apart from riding, children have duty tasks and they learn how to take care of the horses. They also learn how to harness the horse, feeding and watering techniques, cleaning the barn, etc. Those who are already in command of the mane have the opportunity to ride on horseback. Riding lessons can be followed throughout the year, and the recommended age for starting riding is six years. Every summer Csicser Farm organizes horse riding camps for children. The five-day camps offer a wide range of activities for young participants.

❗ Horseback riding tours must be booked in advance! We recommend that you book 3 to 4 days before your scheduled time. Sopárkút Guesthouse is situated in a beautiful clearing, 14 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc and 31 km from Miercurea Ciuc, in Homorod Băi, on the Cekend Plateau. In this idyllic atmosphere we are welcomed by Szőcs Elek, the host of the guesthouse and of the horse riding center. The horses of the Furioso and Lipitans are kept on the pasture 365 days of the year. According to Szőcs Elek, in winter they prefer the food under the snow to dried fodder. Horses habitually used with mountain life are very dynamic and excellent for hiking trips. From here we can easily travel to the romantic landscapes of the Harghita mountains. Horse riding tour: • Difficulty: beginner, advanceed • Accomodation: guesthouse, barn • Horses type/ breed: warmblood • Equipment: Bock saddle • Period of time: 1 day- few days, nedds of clients • Number of participants: 2-7

You can reach the Equestrian Club Remetea by going on several small streets from the Remetea village, Remetea commune. The horse farm is surrounded by mountains and wide fields. Equestrian Club Remetea supports riding lessons for children aged 7-14. Petred Károly, horse contractor and coach, aims to help rural children who can ride here at an affordable price. The young riders come mostly from the village of Remetea, but they also come from Ditrău, Joseni and Lăzarea. Equestrian Center Remetea is awaiting the horsemen interested in hiking / climbing trips, regardless of age.