The Lipizzan Riding Center near Sezana - a green oasis was established by the Austrian Archduke Karl of Hapsburg in 1580 in order to breed the spirited Lipizzaner horses. The colts have a brown or mouse-grey color while adult Lipizzaner are predominantly white. The highly intelligent Lipizzaner originally served as draught and parade animals, but now they are used as riding, dressage, and carriage horses. Here the horses are trained according to the rules of the Spanish Riding School. Hidden Trails now offers you the opportunity to ride and train on these magnificent horses. The history of Lipica is full of stories of emperors and rulers who admired the white stallions so much, and of stories of Slovene peasants who remained faithful to their white beauties. The Slovenian coast of the Adriatic Sea, with its mild Mediterranean climate is a perfect getaway and only a couple of hours from Venice, Italy. The riding center uses the classical riding methods to achieve unity and harmony of the rider and the horse. Here tradition and a modern approach go hand in hand. This is a place where the noble Lipizzaner takes you to explore the magical Krst world, with sinkholes and paths winding amongst the Karst junipers.
The school horses are well trained in "Shoulder In", "Half Pass", "Flying Changes", "Piaffe", "Passage".

PR-LIRAVP
2008 Rates include 7 nights accommodations, all meals, 6 riding days with one of the riding packages described below, 30 min carriage ride, welcome drink and wine and ham tasting, all entrance fees at the center and use of all facilities
8 days/ 7 nights per person 
1. NOVICE'S COURSE                 $ 895 
2. ADVANCED COURSE               $1,175 
3. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION  $1,045 
4. INDIVIDUAL DRESSAGE         $1,095 
... based on  € 625 / € 825 / € 725/ € 770 
    Single room supplement:+ $115  € 77
additional riding packages:
Beginner group lessons (6)           $195  (€ 135)
Advanced group lessons (12)      $495  (€ 350)
Private single lessons (6)              $365   (€ 250)
Private dressage ( 6x advanced)  $425   (€ 295)

HT SPECIAL $110 OFF
for weeks from Jan 5 to March 1 and Nov 2 to Dec 20

Dates:       weekly from  SA-SA
Meeting:   Lipica on Saturday at 6 PM
Airport:     Sezana or Divaca train station
                  or Trieste, Italy
Transfer:  $59 from Sezana train station
                 or $180 from Trieste
                - per group of 3
                -- based on € 40  / 125
Level:       all levels
Tack:        English
Horses:     Lipizzan
Weight:     max 185 lbs
Pace on trail: Moderate with canters
Min/Max: 2-12 riders
Note:         No riding on Saturday.
Non rider rate with all meals - based on sharing $ 575  (€ 395)

Included in the price: Welcome drink at arrival, taste (”Pršut” - Karst ham and wine Teran), Tour to the Stud - farm, visit of the presentation or training of the classical riding school, free entry to the swimming pool and sauna at the hotel MAESTOSO or KLUB, visit to the August Černigoj Gallery, free entry to the Casinó.
- Carriage Rides  -> $60 per hour
- No Riding on Saturdays
- Most instructors speak English !

Riding Package Options:

1. NOVICE'S RIDING COURSE 
 LIRAVP
Minimum age: 12
The price includes 6 riding lessons (1 riding lesson = 50 min.) in a group, 1 lessons per day over 6 days, with instructor. The riding course comprises practical instruction to apply the riders aids in basic exercises at walk, light/rising trot, and aids for gallop. Instruction is held in groups of max. 5 participants - (beginners, or guests with some riding experience). Participants obtain a diploma.

2. ADVANCED RIDING COURSE
LIRBVP
For guests who have a good command of the basic skills in riding.
The program consists of 12 riding lessons (1 riding lesson = 50. min) in a group, 2 lessons per day with instructor over 6 days. This course comprises correction and improvement of the rider’s seat and applications of the aids at walk, rising and sitting trot, and canter. Introduction to the light elements of dressage (serpentine, halt, change of rein in circle, circle and volte, turn at the forehand). Instruction is held in groups of max. 5 participants.

3. INDIVIDUAL RIDING INSTRUCTION for Novice or Advanced
LIRCVP
For novice and intermediate/advanced riders.
The program consists of 6 individual riding lessons (1 lesson = 50 min.) with instructor, one lesson a day, over 6 days. This course is designed for guests who wish a more intense riding instruction, as regards the requirements and the content; it corresponds to the beginner’s or advanced course in the group.

4. INDIVIDUAL RIDING INSTRUCTION Dressage  - level  L to M
LIRDVP
For strong intermediate and advanced riders.
The program consists of 6 individual dressage lessons with instructor, one lesson a day, over 6 days with an instructor who is experienced in international dressage sport events. The riders are trained and corrected in dressage elements and exercises according to their previous knowledge.

5. HACKING FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS
The program consists of 12 riding hours in a group in the surroundings of Lipica, 2 lessons per day with a guide, over 6 days. There is no ride out in unfavorable weather. This option can be added locally once the instructor has established adequate riding skills.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
For all riding courses is required prior arrangement and confirmation.
All riders must wear riding clothes and boots, in cross-country rides also a riding cap. In dressage courses the riders are allowed to bring the riding crop and spurs. The rider should have less than 85 kg- of its own weight.
The arrivals are on Saturdays; the riding courses begin on Sundays.

Presentations of the riding school are:
Training Sessions:
Wednesday and Thursday at 12 noon.
Presentation:  Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 3 PM

Accommodations and Facilities
You will be accommodated in the Hotel Maestoso with indoor pool and an in-house casino.

HOTEL MAESTOSO *** 
(available from May to September)
Centrally located, the hotel "Maestoso" derives its name from one of the most famous stallions, bred at Lipica.
In 1999, the hotel was partially refurbished and equipped with modern conveniences. The guest will thus appreciate comfortable rooms, all of them having a private bathroom with shower or bath, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, telephone and mini bar.
In the hotel there is a reception, indoor swimming pool with a wide open terrace for sunbathing, sauna, dining room, restaurant - snack bar, a conference venue, hairdresser, garage and casinó - Grand Casinó Lipica.

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