The Horseman Ranch - Western Riding Holidays in Makotsevo, Sofia - horseback riding in Bulgaria!
STATIONARY-IN AND PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS, RIDING IN NATURE, FUN, RELAX, FARM LIFE, BULGARIAN TRADITIONS AND HISTORY.
Europe > Bulgaria > Sofia > Makotsevo village (35 km from Sofia)
Small authentic bulgarian village - Makotsevo - close to capital of Bulgaria, Sofia - 35 km. Offering wild and clean nature.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: to historical places, museums included in riding programs. Upon request we can organise sight-seeing tour of Sofia and other close historical places.Traveling by car:
From Sofia - direction to Koprivshtica town. In Saranci village you take left turn to Makotzevo village. For groups we offer transfer from and to Sofia upon request.
A car is necessary
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
we organise transfer from and to Sofia (city or airport)
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Working Ranch, Farm, Western Riding Stable Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
12
Minimum age for guests:
age 16 & up
General description:
STATIONARY-IN AND PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS, RIDING IN NATURE, FUN, RELAX, FARM LIFE, BULGARIAN TRADITIONS AND HISTORY.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
For begginers and skilled riders. All tours are in nature, offering different and nice tracks with fields, rough forest paths, alpine meadows, river beds, and broken land.More details of the property
Family owned Ranch with 100 sheeps, cows and 15 horses. Our guest house is family type suitable for group up to 12 persons. It offers 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a dining room, a spacious porch.What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Long Term stays
- Family Trips
- Group activities
- Dancing (classes)
- Sightseeing Tours
- Barbecues
Other offers and explanations
8-days “On the trail to Panagyursko Gold Treasure”7-days Western Horseback Riding Program
6-days Working Ranch Vacations
6-days Natural Horsemanship Clinic
3-days Horseman Ranch stay
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >10 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.)
Our horses are well trained, calm and used to work with begginers and skilled riders.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Weekend Rides
- Short Week 3-5 days
- 5-8 days
- Trailrides on request
- Horse Trekking with different Stations
- Horse Trekking with solid Station
- Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 16 & up
Riding experience:
Little experience required
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 100 kg - 220 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
8-days “On the trail to Panagyursko Gold Treasure”
7-days Western Horseback Riding Program
6-days Working Ranch Vacations
6-days Natural Horsemanship Clinic
3-days Horseman Ranch stay
7-days Western Horseback Riding Program
6-days Working Ranch Vacations
6-days Natural Horsemanship Clinic
3-days Horseman Ranch stay
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 14 & up
Training qualifications:
qualifed and expirienced trainers
Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Skilling Riding, Courses for Horse Lunging, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses
Special Classes
Western games (barrel racing, Trial)
Natural Horsemanship
Group riding in Nature
Natural Horsemanship
Group riding in Nature
Guest lodgings
Family Guest House for 12 persons; 2 bathrooms, kitchen, garden next the Ranch!
1 Vacation home :
It offers a cosy home-like environment, 3 separate bedrooms, a double transition room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, large dining room, veranda, courtyard and parking. Extremely comfortable for 4 families with children or a company of up to 12 people. Prices vary according to the number of guests and length of stay.*
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Full-board on request possible by arrangement
- Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
- Wholesome food
- Organic Farm
More information of the Catering:
we offer typical bulgarian, home made dishes. Our own yoghurt and white cheese, vegetables from the garden.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Washing machine, Dryer
More information of the accommodation:
*Price 49,00 BGN/person/night (approx. 25,00 €) incl. 1 hour riding/ or ground work with horse (children 5-14 years: 50% discount).
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:
Special Classes: depend on number of participants, duration of the program. To be confirmed based on request.
Individual riding lessons: 15 euro/hour/person
Individual riding lessons: 15 euro/hour/person
Contact
Company:
The Horseman Ranch
First name:
Julia
Last name:
Slawow-Tonew
Country:
Bulgaria
You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Polish, Russian
visit our web site or call us: 00 359 887 98 5152 Julia