Horse trekking
Horse trekking: the best offers in Romania — certified providers, gear included and transparent prices.
Duration
A few hours – several days
Difficulty
Easy to advanced
Location
Mountains, hills, woods and country trails
Season
Spring to autumn, depending on the route
What is horse trekking?
Horse trekking means exploring open country on horseback, over longer routes and at a pace that suits the group.
It puts riding, adventure and the discovery of the landscape together.
It can mean day routes or longer trips with stops and somewhere to stay.
Right for
Experienced riders
People used to riding longer distances.
Beginners who have prepared
They can join easy routes, where the organiser says so.
Visitors
A way of getting to know wild country.
Organised groups
Programmes for outings and themed trips.
People keen on adventure
People with a taste for the outdoors.
Types of horse trekking
Day treks
Routes you ride out and back the same day.
Weekend treks
Routes in several stages, with somewhere to stay.
Mountain treks
Routes through mountain and hill country.
Country treks
Getting to know villages and the old landscape.
Themed treks
Routes built around cultural or natural landmarks.
What is included
Riding the route
Covering the agreed routes.
Getting out into nature
Getting to know the landscape and the area around you.
Stops along the way
Breaks to rest and to look around.
Camp or somewhere to stay
For routes that run over several days.
Looking after the horse
Getting the animal ready and seeing to it.
How the activity runs
Getting ready
Going over the route and the rules.
Kitting up
Getting the riders and the horses ready.
Covering the route
Riding the planned route.
Wrapping up
Coming back and closing the experience.
At a glance
How long it lasts
From a few hours to trips lasting several days.
Experience level
Best for people who are at ease in the saddle.
Kind of ground
Natural trails through woods, hills, mountains or farmland.
Booking a slot
Needed, to settle the route, the group and the logistics.
Safety and organisation
What is asked of participants
Some experience
Some routes ask for previous experience.
Fitness
You have to be able to stay the course.
Age
The age limit depends on the route and on the organiser.
Behaving responsibly
Following the rules about the horses and the country you ride through.
What to bring
Safety helmet
Worth wearing for anything on horseback.
Outdoor clothing
Clothes for the temperature and for being on the move.
Comfortable trousers
Worth having for long stretches in the saddle.
The right footwear
Steady footwear for changing ground.
Rucksack
Handy for water and personal things on long routes.
Frequently asked questions about horse trekking
Yes, but only on easy routes and where the organiser says so.
Trekking means longer routes, more exploring and sometimes several days.
Yes — there are routes in several stages, with somewhere to stay.
The organiser can change the route or move the trip.
It depends on the kind of programme the organiser offers.