Poland, Lobez - Trail Ride on a Country Estate
Outside Lobez is this large country property consisting of a manor house, stables, a small indoor arena and 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of land. The food served is very tasty and based on organically grown vegetables and meat, including the estate’s home bred duck. Fish from the Estate’s own lake are also served. During the week you stay at the nicely renovated manor house.
Most horses are Anglo Arabs and reared on the farm. They have a very good life and go out into the big lush pastures every day. They have good stamina are and in good condition allowing for a fast-paced ride with many long gallops. You will have the chance to do a lot of riding (3-6 hours / day). On a few of the days, the rides will start at the farm and on others you will leave the horses in stables and you be driven back to the estate. The ride goes over large, rolling hills, along good forest roads and to the region's largest lake. You will also visit a trotting stud farm, the former state-owned stud Lobez. After a nice long ride and a good dinner, it is cozy to sit by the fire and sample the homemade liqueurs.
Program, Week & Short Week
Preliminary day-by-day program, week
Day 1 - Arrival. You arrive at the riding center in the afternoon or early evening and welcomed by your hostess.
Day 2 - After an initial trial ride in the paddock, following afternoon you take a first ride in the surrounding area. The vast hilly landscape offers great opportunities for fast and long canters. You ride through the peat bog of Karsibor and admire the magnificent 400 years old oak trees in the forest. In the evening you enjoy cosy crackling fire or relax on the terrace under the chestnut trees overlooking our 200-year old, beautiful park.
Day 3 - : Riding across meadows and through forests we enjoy the slightly hilly and wide landscape of Pomerania. We visit a neighboring farm on a secluded lake, where we relax with a picnic together and a siesta afterwards. After our return and a sumptuous dinner, we take a horse-drawn carriage to the nearby old manor house by the lake and let our eyes wander over the infinitely wide, lush green meadows while the horses trot leisurely in the setting evening sun.
Day 4: We ride through the unique natural paradise of the Dramburg Lake District, through beautiful, lonely forests and along clear, enchanted lakes. When the weather is nice, extensive bathing breaks are planned for horse and rider. Before or after dinner, you can choose between a sauna or a swim in the lake.
Day 5: Today's ride takes us through a beautiful, gently rolling landscape to a stately manor from the 19th century, where we are expected for lunch. After the lunch break we visit the manor with its old oak park by the lake. The spacious surroundings of the farm again offer us many opportunities for space-consuming gallops. Through an old avenue we come back to our estate, where dinner is already waiting for us. Afterwards there are opportunities for invigorating sauna sessions in the lakeside sauna, a relaxing massage (for a fee) or a refreshing swim in the lake.
Day 6: Today we start our 2-day trail: The ride leads through small, sleepy villages, across wide meadows and through sparse forests to a horse training facility near an old manor house. We leave the horses in the stables and enjoy a picnic in the courtyard garden. The horses spend the night here tonight while we return to our estate (approx. 20-30 min transfer). In the evening, if desired, the idyllically situated sauna on the shore of the farm's own lake can be heated up again and we can have a long sauna session.
Day 7: We drive to our horses and visit a beautiful training facility for Belgian and French trotters on the way. Before the war, the facility served as a training track for the Berlin racetrack. After sightseeing we ride back through quiet, sleepy Pomeranian villages. For a last evening we drive to a Polish wine producer, here we enjoy the delicious local wines and specialties of the Pomeranian cuisine.
Day 8 - Breakfast and then departure.
Preliminary program, weekend
We ride in the hilly terrain of the Dramburg Landscape Park. The rides lead through wild and deserted wide forests and small village settlements. We can see natural wonders such as ancient oaks, North American Douglas firs, old beech trees and a variety of rare northern European wildlife and bird species.
Day 1 - Arrival, dinner, relax time
Day 2 - Breakfast, 2 hours ride, lunch at home, 2 hours ride, dinner.
Day 3 - 3 hours ride, lunch at a friend's house, 2 hours ride, dinner at home, sauna by the lake sesion.
Day 4 - Breakfast, 2 hours ride, lunch at home, 2 hours ride, dinner at a small fish restaurant.
Day 5 - Breakfast, departure
Accommodation and Food
During the week, you stay at the manor house. There are 11 double rooms, all with private bathroom, TV and Internet. There is also a large living / dining room with open fireplace. The grounds include a private lake where you can swim after riding. It is also possible to use the Finnish sauna by the lake.
Single room: It is possible to book a single room (price for single supplement available under Dates & Prices). If there is no one to share the room with the single supplement will be added.
The food is very tasty and based on organically grown vegetables and meat, including the estate’s home bred duck. Fish from the Estate’s own lake are also served. Game is also served regularly. When the evenings are warm, dinner is served outdoors.
Safe deposit box: No
A/C: No
Hair Dryer: No
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: No
Horses
Most horses are Anglo Arabs and were raised on the Estate. They are very well treated and graze in the big lush pastures during the day. They have good stamina and are in good condition allowing for fast-paced riding with lots of long gallops. There is also a pair Polish Halfblood Horses and some ponies. The horses used on the rides are 6-15 years old and 148-175 cm (58-69 in) at the withers. Classic trail ride saddles are used and all horses have saddlebags where you can put what you need to have with you during the ride.
Climate
Travel Information
Ability description: Trail ride level 3 >>
Included in the price: 7 or 4 nights, 6 or 3 days riding, full board incl. non alcoholic drinks.
Not included: Flights, transfers, insurance, alcoholic drinks and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Fly to Szczecin (closest airport and about 100 km / 62 miles from the riding center), Berlin or Gdańsk.
From Berlin (BER) Airport an airport bus (Flixbus) runs to Szczecin. Then train to Lobez.
Train or private car:
1. Boat - Train:
Boat Nynashamn to Gdansk with Polferries (www.polferries.com). Then you take a taxi or tram to the train station in Gdansk where you jump on the train to Drawsko Pomorskie or Lobez, the train station nearest riding center. Train times are at https://pkp.pl/en/
2. Private vehicle: Car - boat - car
Boat Nynashamn - Gdansk with Polferries. Then, drive from Gdansk to the riding centre.
Transfer: Book and pay in advance with HorseXplore.
Szczecin Airport ca 200 EUR / way / car (maximum 4 people).
Szczecin bus/train station ca 230 EUR /way/car (max 4 people)
Berlin (BER) Airport ca 290 zloty / way / car.
Drawsko Pomorskie train / bus station and Lobez: ca 250 Zloty / way / car.
Riding: The program includes 7 or 4 nights and 6 or 3 days of riding, 3-6 hours per day. You will be treated to lots of canters and both the terrain and the horses are suitable and ready for high tempo riding.
Single room: Can be booked with a supplement. For price click on ”Book on request” under Dates & prices.
If there is no one to share a room with, a single supplement will apply.
Currency: You can exchange for Polish currency (PLN), on the boat or on airport. Or withdraw from an ATM when you arrive in Poland. The riding centre accept EUR.
Credit card: Not accepted by riding center.
Wifi: Yes, in the dining area and living room.
Electricity jack: EU standard
Group size: Min. 2, max 8
Age limit: None, under 18 years old accompanied by parent.
Weight limit: 100-110 kg
Closest village: 2 km away
Beach: 100 metres
Pool: None
Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet, chaps
Saddle bag available: Yes
Special diet: Inform when booking.
Feedback from our travellers
A Fantastic Journey Through Breathtaking Nature
"Fantastic trip. Incredibly beautiful nature. Great mix of walking and long, beautiful gallops. The guides were very skilled. The horses were well cared for, well-trained, and had great temperaments. I highly recommend this trip. Very relaxing and welcoming environment."
– Anna Kraen
A Wonderful, Relaxing Week with Stunning Gallops
"Lovely room and comfortable beds. An absolutely wonderful, relaxing week with delightful gallops over rolling hills and walks through beech forests with leaves rustling under the hooves. Fantastic nature and lots of wildlife and birds to observe."
– Annika Nilsson
Well-Cared-for Horses and a Unique Riding Experience
"The horses were well-kept and easy to handle, very accustomed to their environment. The riding style is a bit different when you only do long rides, longer reins, and no collection. They were helpful and made sure we were comfortable and satisfied. Any requests were taken seriously. English worked well. Pleasant and educational stay, and we got to see how people live and dwell in different environments in Poland. Several lovely surprises during the stay and excursions, which I won’t spoil, as they would lose their charm."
– Martina Holmbom
Well-Cooked, Healthy Food and Flexible Riding
"Well-cooked and healthy food. Beautiful rides with flexibility according to our wishes. It was also fun to try different horses. Gorgeous and well-maintained horses. Everyone was friendly and attentive to make sure we were comfortable. I would love to come back!"
– Kristina Sievert
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