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Horseback riding tours
Rides in
Germany
Intro to Germany
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Castle Sindlingen Equestrian
Black Forest
Germany
This 500 year-old castle manor riding center, one of the best in Germany, is an ideal equestrian getaway with its beautiful location in a lovely rural setting close to the Black Forest range. The equestrian center is easily accessible from both Stuttgart and Frankfurt.
Dressage lessons on quality German Warmblood horses are available up to a high intermediate level, but the jumping and cross-country instructions are offered all the way up to Grand Prix level - mostly on Irish Hunters! Fritz Pape, a multi-purpose champion and trainer, guarantees sound lessons for riders of all riding levels. Whether you’re taking your first riding lessons ever, enjoying one of the beautiful country trail rides, learning to jump cross-country or polishing up your riding skills in one of the many seminars - there’s always the right horse for you!
During the year we offer our Regular Riding Weeks that include private and group lessons, Hacking Weeks, Hunt and Cross-Country Weeks and as well as one- and two-week riding clinics for all levels of rider.
You will be accommodated in comfortable double rooms and enjoy tasty home-cooking. There are tennis courts nearby to play or you can bicycle, hike and go on coach rides. The castle is not only a riding center, but also a fantastic vacation destination - so non-riding partners are welcome to come along and enjoy the fabulous countryside as well!
Riding Clinic Trip for "Women Only" Suitable for riders over 210 lbs Center-based ride
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Meeting:
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Herrenberg
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Airport:
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Stuttgart/ Frankfurt
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Transfer:
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A transfer is available from Herrenberg train station or take a taxi on your own
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Riders:
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Min
1 riders
Max
5 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity
18
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Trip Brochure (PDF)
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2019 | 2020
Rates include*:
Accommodation at the castle, all meals, riding lessons for adults/children, transfers from Herrenberg train station
A | 2019 | 8 day trip, AP- Basic Instructions | 8d / 7n | €870 | $1045 |
B | 2019 | 8 day trip, AP- Intermediate Instructions | 8d / 7n | €980 | $1175 |
C | 2019 | 7 day trip, AP- Child Program | 7d / 6n | €560 | $675 |
D | 2019 | 6 day trip, AP- Basic Instructions (Sun-Fri) | 6d / 5n | €670 | $805 |
E | 2019 | 6 day trip, AP- Intermediate Instructions | 6d / 5n | €755 | $905 |
F | 2019 | 6 day trip, AP- Ladies Week | 6d / 5n | €755 | $905 |
G | 2019 | 6 day trip, AP- Hunting Training | 6d / 5n | €1085 | $1305 |
H | 2019 | 3 day trip, AP- Beginner Weekend | 3d / 2n | €260 | $315 |
I | 2019 | 3 day trip, AP- Intermediate Weekend | 3d / 2n | €300 | $360 |
J | 2019 | 10 day trip, AP- Jumping Course (New Year) | 10d / 9n | €1030 | $1235 |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Rates Note:
For more experienced riders we recommend to purchase an additional 10 instruction sessions (in advance) - 1 private lesson = 2 group lessons.
Transfer and Other Charges:
2019
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Transfer from Herrenberg train station can be arranged
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$0
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2019
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Non-rider (8 days)
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€
610
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$735
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2019
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Single supplement -- please inquire
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$0
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Sindlingen is easily reachable by train from the Frankfurt airport (about 3 hours) or from Stuttgart (1 hour). A transfer is available on request from the Herrenberg train station- let us know your arrival time- or take a taxi on your own to the center (4 km). By car Herrenberg is very conveniently located. It is only 36 km from Stuttgart.
Tour Dates for 2019 | 2020
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A |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP- Basic Instru...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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B |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP- Intermediate...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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C |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP- Child Progra...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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D |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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6d / 5n
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6 day trip, AP- Basic Instru...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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E |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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6d / 5n
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6 day trip, AP- Intermediate...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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F |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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6d / 5n
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6 day trip, AP- Ladies Week
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1
/5
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Reserve
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G |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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6d / 5n
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6 day trip, AP- Hunting Trai...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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H |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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3d / 2n
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3 day trip, AP- Beginner Wee...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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I |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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3d / 2n
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3 day trip, AP- Intermediate...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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J |
2019
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01/01
- 12/31
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10d / 9n
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10 day trip, AP- Jumping Cou...
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1
/5
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Reserve
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Open all year round. Arrival is any day of the week depending on availbility.
Ladies Week: 2/10 - 2/15/2019, 7/14 - 19/2019 Hunting Training: 9/23 - 9/28/2019, 9/30 - 10/5/2019 New Year Jumping Course: 12/28/2019 - 1/6/2020
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Rates do not include:
Extra riding hours. Drinks
Regular Riding Weeks
Our regular program includes 10 hours of instructions in dressage or jumping, of which 5 are in group sessions and 5 in private sessions. For more experienced riders we recommend to purchase an additional 10 instruction sessions (in advance). Your riding hours can include some hacking out if you like, but you should be a confident rider ... not suited for novice riders. If you would like to have additional private instructions, you can switch 2 group lessons for 1 private session. No riding on arrival and departure day. Lessons are around 50 minutes in length while hacks are 1-2 hours.
Hacking Weeks
We offer different dates each year for people that want to join us for some exciting and exhilarating trail riding. Every day include two hacks of several hours or whole-day hacks though delightful, varied landscape. Hacking weeks are among the nicest activities of the year. The spring week is usually not as heavily-booked as the autumn week.
No riding on arrival day.
Hunt & Cross Country Weeks
Once a year you are invited to join us on a week-long Hunt and Cross Country ride in the Black Forest.
Two Week Clinics
Two weeks training program. The contents of the program will be discussed individually with participants. Depending on interest, the program will concentrate on increased dressage, jumping or cross country.
Lessons for beginner and advanced riders in dressage, jumping and multipurpose; seminars in jumping, multipurpose and hunt.
No riding on arrival day.
Starter Program
The Castle Sindlingen offers competent and well-trained horses to make learning a pleasure. They offer a special adult program so that you can learn the first steps of horseback riding with intensive lessons in a quiet and stylish setting together with people like yourself in order to be able to take out a horse in a short while. The goal of this program is to improve equine and riding knowledge and perform practical exercises on horseback in all paces.
Continuation of the above starter program
Main focus: trail-riding and cross country
Main focus: dressage
Main focus: jumping (military as well)
The beginner and intermediate programs can be booked as a two-week-package.
Intermediate/Advanced programs
Whether you wish to get more routine on trail rides or want to learn dressage or jumping: these programs aren’t intended for ambitious show riders but for the intermediate pleasure rider.
One Week Basic Clinic
- for novices, riders wanting to improve, preparation for trail riding.
Daily routine: breakfast
9.30 am theory, grooming and saddling
10.00 am riding lesson
12.30 pm lunch break
2.00 pm theory, e.g. an instructional video on the correct seat position, use of correct aids or safety precautions.
4.00 pm riding lesson
6.30 pm evening meal
Goal - Increased knowledge of horses and improved riding, exercises on horseback, training in all paces.
Weekend Intermediate Ride
Day 1: Arrive and one group riding lesson
Day 2: Group riding lesson in the morning and hacking in the afternoon
Day 3: Morning hack. Departure after lunch
Development Program
Emphasis on dressage or jumping. Schedule as above.
Goal:
- Dressage - improved position, half halts, lateral work, flying changes etc.
- Jumping - correct jumping position, from individual jumps to complete show jumping courses.
Hunting Week Program
Day 1: Arrival for lunch (latest arrival at 2pm) in order to get ready for your first riding instruction in the afternoon: hunting seat, jumping obstacles up and down and small obstacles.
Day 2: Regular riding instruction in the morning and in the afternoon exercising in the fields: behavior during a hunt, ditches and steep down hill riding
Day 3: Preparation of horses and tack in the morning, first hunt in the afternoon (other people can participate as well)
Day 4: Theoretical schooling in the morning, hacking in the afternoon
Day 5: Jumping and schooling of the rider´s seat in the morning. In the afternoon, instruction in the fields (mainly without jumping)
Day 6: Preparing the horses and tack in the morning and hunt in the afternoon. Farewell drink.
Additional lessons and be booked at an extra charge.
- subject to changes -
Meeting:
Herrenberg
Airport:
Stuttgart/ Frankfurt
Train station:
Herrenberg
Transfer:
A transfer is available from Herrenberg train station or take a taxi on your own
Sindlingen is easily reachable by train from the Frankfurt airport (about 3 hours) or from Stuttgart (1 hour). A transfer is available on request from the Herrenberg train station- let us know your arrival time- or take a taxi on your own to the center (4 km). By car Herrenberg is very conveniently located. It is only 36 km from Stuttgart.
Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Warmbloods, Irish Hunters
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Pace:
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Moderate. 4-6 hours
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Level:
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(1
to
5
out of 5) All riding levels
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Riders:
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Min
1 riders
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Max
5 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
18
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Level & Experience:
Level: A-C for dressage
C-D for jumping
C+ for hacking
D for Hunt / Cross Country
Horses
There are about 80 horses in the stables. The core of these comprises our own school-horses. The horses are at home in the dressage ring just as much as in the jumping arena. All our horses are reliable for hacking, especially the many horses from Ireland, which we regularly buy on our visits to the Emerald Isle.
There is a whole range of very good ponies available for the training of children. If you wish to bring your own horse to a course or on holiday, we have extra stabling to accommodate them.
Riding Facilities
The riding center has 2 indoor arenas (the biggest measuring 27 x 66 meters), 4 hectares of outdoor training grounds. Apart from the usual show jumping rails, you will also find all the jumps necessary for cross-country training. For instance, several different banks, ditches, hedges, water jumps and a variety of natural jumps. We also have an outdoor sand-dressage arena.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport NoteGermany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen A. more
Riding PackageNote: includes 10 hours of instructions in dressage or jumping, of which 5 are in group sessions and 5 in private sessions. For more experienced riders we recommend to purchase an additional 10 instruction sessions (in advance). Your riding hours can include some hacking out if you like, but you should be a confident rider ... not suited for novice riders. If you would like to have additional private instructions, you can switch 2 group lessons for 1 private session.
Jettingen area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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38
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40
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46
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54
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62
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68
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72
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72
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65
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56
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45
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40
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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29
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29
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34
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39
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46
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52
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56
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56
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50
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44
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36
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31
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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3
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4
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8
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12
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17
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20
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22
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22
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18
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13
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8
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4
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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-2
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-1
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1
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4
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8
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11
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13
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13
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10
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6
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2
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0
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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14
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11
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12
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11
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13
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13
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12
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11
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9
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11
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12
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14
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
The climate in this area of Germany is most pleasant. The mild climate allows us to organize trip all year-round. However, the best time to visit is probably from May to mid-October as this time of the year is known for warm days and mild evenings. Rains can occur anytime throughout the year, but in summer they are usually of short duration.
Some recommendations: English riding attire of breeches and high boots is correct, and a hard hat is recommended. Be sure to bring sun protection, as well as a sweater or jacket for the evenings. Rain is possible anytime in Europe, so you will need rain gear suitable for riding (NOT a poncho). Dress at dinner is casual, although you may wish to bring a dress/jacket for the larger cities if you are doing other touring before or after your ride. We suggest that you bring a belt pack for carrying your camera, sunscreen, etc. while riding, and some leather thongs for tying your rain gear to the saddle when not in use if you plan to hack out. Some of our riders like to bring along a "seat saver." Since many hotels in Europe do not provide soap in the rooms we suggest you bring your own. Hair dryers are available.
This list is only a guideline for you |
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Travel documents and Voucher |
Flight tickets |
Passport |
Visa (check with your consulate) |
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RIDING GEAR |
Comfortable riding breeches |
High riding boots |
Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)- Some Helmets are available, however fit cannot be guaranteed. Best to bring your own. |
Riding gloves |
Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection |
Rain coat/Wax jacket |
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PERSONAL CLOTHING |
Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
Jeans |
Shorts |
Underwear and socks |
Pyjamas |
Light summer jacket |
Comfortable shoes/sneakers |
Swimsuit |
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
Personal Toiletries |
Insect protection |
Personal medications |
Sore cream (for an emergency) |
Sewing kit |
Handkerchiefs |
Adapter for electric appliances |
Camera and enough extra film or batteries |
Sun glasses with strap |
Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same accommodation.
Description
You will stay in the castle, not one with turrets and towers, but rather a large dignified rural manor approximately 500 years old. It is surrounded by a (now dry) moat and lined with old trees forming a part of the park, which opens to the south to include our spacious riding arena. Castle Sindlingen is both a holiday hotel and a riding school.
With its open hilly terrain at almost 600 meters above sea-level, the view is superb and extends to the Swabian Alb to the south and the Black Forest to the west. You will be accommodated in one of the 22 rustic double rooms in the historic building. All the rooms are equipped with private baths.
Internet access is provided in the common areas of the castle.
Room Occupancy
If we are unable to find another rider to share a room with you, the single supplement fee does apply.
Meals
All meals are included. Drinks are not included in this package.
Please note that the main meal of the day is lunch while dinner is lighter
While staying at the castle:
Breakfast is served at 8:00 am.
Lunch is served at 12:30pm .
Dinner is at 6:30 pm unless you are taking a lesson in which case arrangements can be made for a later dinner.
Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to vegans.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Warmbloods, Irish Hunters
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Pace:
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Moderate. 4-6 hours
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Level:
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(1
to
5
out of 5) All riding levels
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Riders:
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Min
1 riders
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Max
5 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
18
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Level & Experience:
Level: A-C for dressage
C-D for jumping
C+ for hacking
D for Hunt / Cross Country
Horses
There are about 80 horses in the stables. The core of these comprises our own school-horses. The horses are at home in the dressage ring just as much as in the jumping arena. All our horses are reliable for hacking, especially the many horses from Ireland, which we regularly buy on our visits to the Emerald Isle.
There is a whole range of very good ponies available for the training of children. If you wish to bring your own horse to a course or on holiday, we have extra stabling to accommodate them.
Riding Facilities
The riding center has 2 indoor arenas (the biggest measuring 27 x 66 meters), 4 hectares of outdoor training grounds. Apart from the usual show jumping rails, you will also find all the jumps necessary for cross-country training. For instance, several different banks, ditches, hedges, water jumps and a variety of natural jumps. We also have an outdoor sand-dressage arena.
Passports
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding 90 days in a six-month period; stay begins when nationals enter any of the Schengen countries.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of EU countries intending to stay for three months or more must register with the German authorities within seven days of arrival.
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
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Visa Required? |
British |
No/2 |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No/2 |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
Riding Package
Note: includes 10 hours of instructions in dressage or jumping, of which 5 are in group sessions and 5 in private sessions. For more experienced riders we recommend to purchase an additional 10 instruction sessions (in advance). Your riding hours can include some hacking out if you like, but you should be a confident rider ... not suited for novice riders. If you would like to have additional private instructions, you can switch 2 group lessons for 1 private session.
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Castle Sindlingen Equestrian
Tour Code:
PG-SINR
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,045.00
Dates :
Available all Year
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained A | Beginner  | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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