Saddle Up
The seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian basin quickly established a reputation for themselves as able horsemen. This tradition lives on, particularly in the Hortobágy National Park in the Puszta, where bareback horse shows are an essential part of any visit. Hungary’s relatively flat countryside, and particularly its network of wetlands and rivers, is ideal for riding tours. The country is full of riding schools and many hotels and country clubs, such as the Pannonia Golf and Country Club and the Pólus Palace Thermal Golf Club Hotel, offer riding facilities.
For full information on riding facilities or tours see the website of Hungarian Equestrian Tourism Association.
Eastern frontier
Guardian, Tuesday December 13, 2005
Following in the hoof-steps of Attila the Hun, Jim Whyte finds himself out on the wild Hungarian Plain, among an elite band of legendary horsemen.
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