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Padua and Horseback Rides: what to know
Just a few minutes from Padua are several horseback rides, suitable for outings with friends, family or couples.
The area between Vicenza and Padua offers splendid horseback rides in the countryside, while for high-altitude horseback rides the Euganean Hills present breathtaking views. A few miles away, the Mincio Valley and Valpolicella are characterized by vineyards, vast hills, and forests, ideal for horseback riding trips through the woods and vineyards. Toward the coast, however, we find a seaside promenade near Chioggia.
Horseback rides vary in duration: they range from about 1h up to half a day. The price of a ride around Padua varies, but it is around 40€ per hour.
These are very fun rides suitable even for beginners, so no previous equestrian experience is necessary.
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Is horseback riding difficult?
Horseback riding tours are also suitable for beginners. For people who have never ridden a horse before, short tours are recommended.
How do you dress for horseback riding?
Horseback riding includes stretches in the middle of the woods and in the countryside. For this reason, the required clothing for horseback riding includes:
- comfortable shoes
- long pants
- possibly a long-sleeved shirt/shirt.
Short pants/skirts and flip-flops/sandals are strongly discouraged.
At what age can you ride a horse?
The minimum age required by law to ride a horse is 14 years old. So, children under 14 years of age cannot ride, even with prior experience.
Some stables have ponies available, which can also be ridden by children under 14.
Where are the best horseback rides in Veneto?
The best areas in Veneto for horseback riding are Lake Garda, Valpolicella, the Euganean Hills, the Venetian Lagoon, and the Venetian Dolomites.
How much does a horseback ride in Padua cost?
Horseback rides around Padua cost on average 40€ per hour. The price depends on the riding stables, the location and the type of ride: the horse requires uncommon care compared to other animals, so a large part of the price paid equals the preparation, feeding and care of the animal.
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