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Riding Holidays in Urnshausen-Bernshausen, Thuringia! Western riding stable with cozy country hotel

Stockborn Ranch in Urnshausen - Bernshausen / Thuringia
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We offer western riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders - experience the beautiful Rhön during guided rides.


Location

Europe > Germany > Thuringia > Urnshausen - Bernshausen

In the heart of Germany lies one of Europe's most important natural landscapes, the Rhön Biosphere Reserve – the "Land of Open Distances" with its unique views.

On the edge of the Thuringian Forest stretches a landscape that will make any rider's heart beat faster. Ride in a western saddle through an area of ??beautiful forest lakes, small streams, and lushly blooming raised bogs. Through magnificent forests, uphill and downhill, to the most beautiful views.

Enjoy an unspoiled environment and be awed by nature.
Map Thuringia

Surroundings

Additional information about the area

Excursions: - Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
- Adventure mine with crystal grotto in Merkers
- Trusetal Waterfall and Dwarf Park
- Großer Inselsberg (916 m) with summer toboggan run
- Oberhof ski resorts and Rennsteiggarten
- Fairytale and sandstone cave in Walldorf
- Wasserkuppe - a well-known mountain in the Rhön region with gliding opportunities and a summer toboggan run
- Towns worth visiting: Bad Salzungen, Schmalkalden, Meiningen, Eisenach, Fulda, Bad Hersfeld, and Tann

Arrival

Traveling by car:
The journey to your riding holiday takes you through beautiful scenery. Quaint villages and charming villages line your way to Bernshausen in the Rhön Mountains.
Traveling by plane:
to Erfurt or Frankfurt am Main
then by train to Bad Salzungen
Pick-up service from the train station available - €10.00 per trip
Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:
By train to Bad Salzungen
Pick-up service from the train station available - €10.00 per trip
Pickup service is possible

Freetime activities

nearby /
on the property

Restaurants, National Historic Sites, Biking, Mountain biking, Hiking

Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away

Lake/river for swimming, Fishing, Mountain climbing, Wildlife Viewing, Birding

Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away

Galleries / Museum, Cinema, Shopping, Fitness Center , Canoeing / Kayaking, White-Water Rafting

Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away

Theater, Golf course, Tennis court

Google-Map

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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Category

Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Ranch Resort, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen, Western Riding Stable, Hotel for Horsemen
Opening:
all-year
 
Guest Capacity:
12
 
Minimum age for guests:
age 6 & up
 

General description:

We offer western riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders - experience the beautiful Rhön during guided rides.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Round pen
  • Gastronomy available
  • Riding area / bridle-path
  • Paddock - Pasture
  • Parking space for horse trailers
  • Tack room

Details of the Riding area

Ride through a stunningly beautiful, diverse landscape in a western saddle on our well-balanced horses. The Rhön isn't called the "Land of Open Distances" for nothing...

More details of the property

We don't offer traditional school riding, but rather we work according to the "learning by doing" principle. Instead of riding in an indoor riding arena, you learn to ride outdoors.
What we have to offer
  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Reduction for Non-Riders
  • Fishing
  • Bike rental
  • Massage
  • Barbecues

Additional Animals on the property

Rhön sheep
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >15 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up
Riding (trained for / saddle):
Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
You will surely immediately take our lovely, well-trained and balanced horses (Quarters, American Morgan Horse, and other Western and leisure horses) into your horse-loving heart.
Riding program
  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • 9-14 days
  • 15 days & up
  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 12 & up
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 100 kg - 220 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
With us, you can learn western riding as a complete beginner or, as an advanced rider, you can enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Rhön on the back of our well-balanced horses.
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 5 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:
Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture
Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse
Horses brought along cannot take part in the guided tours.

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes

Western riding in the Rhön region - fulfill your dream of learning to ride!

General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 14 & up
Training qualifications:
In manageable groups of 2-6 riders, your qualified riding instructor can individually address your skills as well as your strengths and weaknesses in riding and handling the horses.
Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Trekking
Special Classes
Our western riding stable has something for everyone: fulfill your dream and learn to ride – stress-free and outdoors in beautiful nature or as an advanced rider.
Guest lodgings

Accommodation in comfy guest rooms in the country hotel *** "Zur Grünen Kutte"

1 Vacation home :
In our cozy holiday home (110m², max. 6 people), designed with great attention to detail, you can truly unwind and enjoy the perfect country getaway while recharging your batteries for everyday life. Experience nature and wildlife in a beautiful setting, the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 shower/WCs, 1 kitchen, 1 living-dining room, fireplace, and underfloor heating.
1 Holiday flat / Apartment :
The holiday apartment Bauernhofstube offers everything you need for a break from everyday life on approximately 45 m², including a living room with integrated kitchen area, a bedroom, a bathroom with shower/WC and a balcony overlooking the courtyard.
>20 Single / double room(s) :
The lovingly furnished guest rooms are equipped with a shower, toilet, satellite TV, telephone, and some with a balcony. We have three single rooms, 17 double rooms, and three triple rooms.
3 Multi-bedded room(s):
The shared rooms can accommodate 3 people
1 Campground / Campsite :
There is a campsite on the grounds of the leisure hotel "Rhön Feeling".
5 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers :
There is a motorhome parking space on the grounds of the family hotel "Rhön Feeling".
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning, Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply

Further information:

Catering
Kind of Catering:
  • Breakfast on request obligatory
  • Half-board on request obligatory
  • Full-board on request possible by arrangement
  • Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
  • Vegan diet possible by arrangement
More information of the Catering:
In the evening, we serve a three-course menu with half board. Pamper your senses with hearty dishes from our kitchen team, accompanied by a fine wine or a fine Rhön beer.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, No smoking, Sauna, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service
More information of the accommodation:
Prices available year-round, weekly course Sunday - Saturday
Regular price: €1,085; single room supplement: €90

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the Holiday Homes:
from: 140,00 Euro / Day
to: 180,00 Euro / Day
Rates of the Holiday Flats / Apartments:
from: 110,00 Euro / Day
to: 130,00 Euro / Day
Rates of the single / double bedroom:
from: 80,00 Euro / Day
to: 120,00 Euro / Day
Rates of the mult-bedded room:
from: 150,00 Euro / Day
to: 180,00 Euro / Day
Rates of Campgrounds / Campsites:
from: 5,00 Euro / Day
to: 20,00 Euro / Day
Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
from: 10,00 Euro / Day
to: 20,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes to the rental costs:
Riding lesson (45 min) €25 per person
Day ride €120 per person
Riding week with 6 nights' accommodation / 5 days' riding including meals €1085 per person in a double room, €90 single room supplement

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:
15,00 Euro per day/horse

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. Weekly courses for beginners or advanced riders: €1,085
7 days (6 nights with half board, packed lunches for the journey), 5 riding days, approximately 3-5 h of riding instruction daily during rides
Contact
 
First name:
Familie
 
Last name:
Heidinger
 
Country:
Germany
 
Phone:
+ 49 (0)3 69 64 8 23 45
Fax:
+ 49 (0)3 69 64 8 23 00

You can contact us with the following languages:
German

E-Mail address: Inquiry


Zip/Postal Code: 36457
Street: Hauptstraße 9
Country: Germany -- Thuringia -- Urnshausen - Bernshausen
Phone: + 49 (0)3 69 64 8 23 45