Croatia is located in South-Central Europe. Its shape resembles that of a crescent or a horseshoe, which flanks its neighbours Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. To the north lie Slovenia and Hungary; Italy lies across the Adriatic Sea. Croatia offers fantastic, varied riding opportunities. Its terrain is diverse, including: plains, lakes and rolling hills, perfect for horse riding and galloping across the plains. In the continental north and northeast (Central Croatia and Slavonia, part of the Pannonian Basin); densely wooded mountains in Lika and Gorski Kotar, part of the Dinaric Alps; rocky coastlines on the Adriatic Sea (Istria, Northern Seacoast and Dalmatia) These areas can be most enjoyed and experienced on horseback.

The country is famous for its many national parks (one national park of which can be visited on our horse riding trail). Croatia has a mixture of climates. In the north and east it is continental, Mediterranean along the coast and a semi-highland and highland climate in the south-central region.

Around 14 miles away from region of Split you can enjoy amazing and stunning Horse riding trails (horseback riding) along untouched natural treasures in the rural part inside Dalmatia (Dalmatinska Zagora) and the continental part of Croatia (Lika). These are suitable for all levels of riders.

Equestrian skills including riding and competing their horses are shared and enjoyed throughout Croatia, as well as breeding horses for sport, hunting and work, they have a very long tradition in the valleys of the Rivers Sava, Drava and Danube. Whilst travelling on horseback through the plains and forests you can see and learn about attractive habitats of birds, fish and game, the traditional popular architecture of rural communities and homesteads.

If you choose to visit the slopes of Papuk, there are the excellent wines of Kutjevo to savour, as well as fresh spring water, and spas in which to relax. In Dakovo (Slavonia), visit the best known breeding and selection stud farm is for Lipizzaner horses, the half-blood Tulipan Croatian line: an average height, well balanced, high stepping, sturdy and strong horse. In Istria they have the Istrijanac - a locally bred, high spirited thoroughbred horse.

There are several equestrian centres in this region, and wonderful areas for an adventure on horseback. The silent wilderness of Zumberak offers just the same opportunities. With the Alkars of Senj, in the valley of the River Cetina, horse riding became a knightly occupation as long ago as the beginning of the18th century. Riding through the valley you will discover the natural, cultural, historical features and specific characteristics of this picturesque area. You will not fail to sample the local specialties - including grape brandy, cheese, bread baked under a peka (a baking lid), as well as lamb or kid meat prepared in the same way as bread.

Those of a more adventurous can opt for a ride down the rugged tracks of Mount Velebit, and be rewarded by a staggering range of natural phenomena and magnificent vistas of the sea and the islands.