Horse riding + horse care (120 minutes)
- 45 min riding + 75 min horse care & theory
- Single lesson: 2000 CZK / 120 minutes
- 10-lesson pass (paid in advance): 850 CZK / 90 min (total 8 500 CZK)
- Suitable for children and adults, absolute beginners and slightly advanced riders.
What to expect – step by step (for absolute beginners)
1. Arrival and short introduction (5–10 min)
- Arrival at: Lucky mlýn 1577, Mníšek pod Brdy
- Short introduction
- First questions, your experience, and possible fears
2. Basic safety and rules (5–10 min)
- How to behave around horses
- Where to walk / not to walk
- What to do if you feel unsure or scared
3. Meeting your horse (10–15 min)
- Introduction to your horse and its character
- How to approach and touch the horse safely
- Basic horse body language
4. Horse care – grooming and preparation (10 minutes)
- Grooming the horse together (brushing)
- Basic tack: saddle, bridle, purpose of each part
- Preparing the horse for riding with help
5. Riding lesson (30 min)
- Safe mounting
- Correct seat and rein handling
- Basics:
- correct position
- starting and stopping
- turning
- For more advanced riders: trot, balance, better seat
6. Cooling down and dismounting (5–10 min)
- Cooling the horse down at walk
- Safe dismounting
- Quick questions about the riding part
7. After-riding care (10–15 min)
- What the horse needs after work
- Removing saddle and bridle
- Basic coat and hoof care after riding
8. Theory and summary (about 10 min)
- Recap of what you learned
- Questions about horses, equipment, next lessons
- Possibility to plan your next visit or 10-lesson pass
Location
- Lucky mlýn 1577, Mníšek pod Brdy
- 30–40 minutes by car from Prague (depending on traffic)
Safety equipment – provided
- Riding helmet (mandatory for children, recommended for adults)
- Body protector / safety vest (available, especially for beginners)
- Equipment is included in the lesson price.
What to bring (children & adults)
Clothing:
- Long trousers / leggings
- Strong closed shoes with a small heel
- T-shirt / sweatshirt according to weather
- In colder weather: zip-up jacket, no long scarves
- In hot weather: cap/hat, sunscreen
Other:
- Bottle of water
- Small snack (optional)
- Hair tie for long hair
- Sport / stable glasses if you wear them
What to be prepared for
- Outdoor environment, contact with animals
- Dust, hair, hay – clothes may get dirty
- Possible muscle soreness after the first lesson
- Natural respect for height and horses – we go slowly
- You can ask questions anytime and we adjust the tempo to you
