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In addition, children can be involved in various other activities, for example:

• Mountain biking,
• Hiking,
• Kayaking,
• Swimming,
• Climbing,
• Paragliding,
• Foreign language learning,
• Tennis,
• Volleyball,
• Cooking classes,
• Bird watching.

Excursions and trips can involve

• Visiting ancient ruins,
• Exploring through museums and art galleries
• Visiting water parks,
• Walking through local villages,
• Trips to the city,
• Shopping.

Horseback riding lessons for children abroad usually cost from 220€/week. Accommodation depends on the country, on average it is 500€/week.

What is typically included in the program:

• 1-2 riding lessons per day,
• Optional development classes,
• Daily room cleaning,
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner,
• Wi-Fi.

Additionally paid:

• Air tickets,
• Medical insurance,
• Transfer to and from the airport,
• Additional lunches, drinks and desserts, alternative menu if necessary,
• Personal expenses,
• Laundry,
• Private lessons.

• At least basic knowledge of the language (each camp has its own requirements),
• Age from 6 years old (the specific age limit is set by each school separately),
• Visa,
• Birth certificate,
• Foreign passport,
• Medical insurance.

• Living in picturesque European countries, outdoors, surrounded by friends. Improving social skills is one of the benefits that children get from horseback riding: it helps them establish positive relationships with other people, and kids become more sociable.
• Getting acquainted with historical and cultural heritage: there are many castles, palaces and museums with artifacts in European countries.
• Participation in training sessions with highly qualified instructors with extensive experience.
• Gaining confidence and self-esteem: it has been proven that horseback riding positively affects children's psychology.
• Increased responsibility, which helps children learn to pay attention to animals and communicate with them. Research shows that this advantage strengthens problem-solving skills in the future, leading to improved cognitive well-being.
• Development of strength, dexterity and endurance.
• Improving mental state, reducing stress, improving mood. Horseback riding for children helps release endorphins and promotes relaxation. Having learned to ride and care for horses, children acquire new skills, a sense of mastery, which further contributes to the improvement of their psychological state.
• Practicing language skills in a friendly environment. The best way to learn a language, strengthen your knowledge and grammar — is communication with native speakers.

Horse riding camps abroad organize individual and group lessons for children with professional instructors, interesting hikes in picturesque areas. Each European camp has thoroughbred horses that are well-trained using a logical system of classical dressage. The horses are kept in specially equipped, comfortable stables, with plenty of space and open air, social contact with each other, and enough food to meet their needs. Stables set very high standards for horses, facilities and equipment.

In European countries, there are plenty of places where horse riding and training in this sport are organized. Dirt roads, hills, mountain trails, forests, beaches and other rough terrain will serve as ideal paths for horse walks! Children will explore the picturesque surroundings, improve their riding skills, regardless of their experience with horses.

Programs for beginners include an average of 30 minutes to 1-2 hours of training per day, while experienced riders devote half a day to riding. After a short warm-up, riders learn to find balance in the saddle, sit correctly and interact with the horse at a walk and transition to a trot. Children work in small groups and individually, horses for rides are selected personally for each child. Theory consists of studying the basic rules of horseback riding to strengthen confidence in the saddle and prepare for a ride on rough terrain. Introductory lessons include lectures on proper handling of horses, their abilities, strengths and weaknesses.

Children's horse camps in Europe are equipped with modern facilities:

• Indoor arenas,
• All-weather outdoor arenas,
• Riding centers,
• Large and small stables,
• Horse showers,
• Horse solariums,
• Large pastures,
• Toilets.

The stables are managed by riders with experience in competitions, who have instructor and teacher certificates, and have more than 30 years of experience in equestrian sports. They train children of different ages, from beginners to experienced riders.

Horseback riding lessons for children abroad are conducted in several languages:

• English,
• German,
• Spanish,
• French,
• Italian and many others.

Children practice on reliable horses that give confidence and safety, and younger children ride ponies, which is especially suitable for beginner riders. All horses are friendly, well cared for, well-fed, regularly trained, and maintain excellent condition for long-distance riding. Riders must wear protective helmets, jackets and other mandatory equipment to ensure safety + each child has their own supervisor. The camps provide all the necessary equipment for riding, rules and requirements for safe behavior near horses are observed, which makes classes a pleasant and interesting pastime. Safety and equestrian etiquette is a combination of common sense, good manners and respect for horses and other riders.

Accommodation is provided in host families and hotels with spacious and comfortable rooms in a modern style. The rooms usually have:

• Air conditioning,
• Balcony (if possible),
• Central heating,
• Fast internet (WiFi),
• Television,
• Refrigerator,
• Bed linen and bathroom amenities,
• Private bathroom (if possible, not always),
• Hairdryer.

The following are open at hotels or on the grounds of summer schools:

• Cafes,
• Restaurants,
• Living rooms,
• Terraces,
• Patios,
• Swimming pool,
• Parks and gardens for relaxation.

Meals usually include breakfast, lunch and dinner (full board), lunches are served in cafes and restaurants, the menu includes local and international cuisine. Fresh homemade dishes are prepared from organic vegetables and fruits, products from local farmers are actively used. A vegetarian and other alternative menu is provided for children with special diets, depending on their needs and restrictions.