Trail riding
Lipica Stud Farm invites experienced riders to discover the beauty of the Lipica estate and the Karst from the saddle of a Lipizzan horse.
Trail riding is a pleasant way to unwind and an unforgettable experience with Lipizzaner horses. Guests are taken at a leisurely pace (at a walk) through those parts of the Lipica estate and the Karst that visitors do not usually get to see. Where conditions allow, the instructor will decide where the horse can be allowed to break into a canter.
Riders travel through Lipica’s most beautiful avenues, pastures that have been used exclusively for breeding Lipizzan horses since 1580, and the hidden, forested areas of the Living Museum of the Karst, where fascinating karst phenomena can be discovered at every turn.
Participation requirements The minimum age for participants is 15 years.
The maximum age for participants in the riding programme is 70 years.
Appropriate riding equipment is mandatory for participation in the riding programme: riding breeches, riding boots or shoes, and a riding helmet. A back protector is also mandatory for participants under the age of 18. A riding helmet and back protector can be borrowed from us free of charge.
Advance booking is mandatory and must be made at least three working days in advance.
The rider can ride independently at walk, trot and canter;
has good balance and understands the use of riding aids;
the rider holds a certificate issued by a national equestrian organisation or the riding club of which they are a member, such as the Rider 2 qualification issued by the Equestrian Federation of Slovenia.
Schedule Trail riding is available only in the morning.
In July and August at 7:30.
From April to October at 9:00.
From November to March at 10:00.
Price list Upon purchase of the riding programme, an additional payment is required for admission to the Lipica Stud Farm (offered at a 10% discount).
We reserve the right to change the riding program.
General terms and conditions - On the day of your riding programme, please report to the entrance of Lipica Stud Farm at least 15 minutes before the programme begins.
- If you are unable to attend the riding programme at the agreed time, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
- The maximum permitted weight of a programme participant is 90 kilograms.
- The minimum age for participants in the riding programme is 15 years.
- The maximum age for participants in the riding programme is 70 years.
- Riding and preparing the horse before, during and after the programme are undertaken at the participant’s own risk. For participants under the age of 18, responsibility lies with their parent or legal guardian.
- A riding helmet must be worn throughout the programme.
- A back protector is also mandatory for participants under the age of 18.
- To ensure that trail riding is a relaxing and enjoyable experience, the group is led by a Lipica Stud Farm guide, who selects the route, determines the riding pace and looks after the safety of the entire group.
- The trail riding programme is suitable and particularly appealing to riders who have already mastered the basics of riding and can control a horse independently. The Rider 2 qualification is required to participate in the trail riding programme.
- Before the trail ride begins, the guide assesses the riders’ abilities in the outdoor riding arena. This enables us to ensure the safety and comfort of the entire group.
- For riders with extensive trail riding experience, Lipica Stud Farm can also organise full-day or multi-day trail rides. We believe there is no better way to discover Lipica and the Karst than from the saddle of a Lipizzan horse.
