{"title":"Istria: Horse Rides","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"istria-a-countryside-horseback-ride-with-wine-tasting","title":"Istria: A Countryside Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the quiet Istrian countryside, we set out on horseback for a slow journey through the landscape towards a local winery. Designed entirely at walking pace, the experience brings together riding, rural scenery and an unhurried tasting of homemade products before we return to the ranch by horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the Istrian Countryside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin at the ranch and settle into the gentle rhythm of the horses. The ride follows approximately fifty minutes of countryside before reaching a local winery, allowing the landscape to unfold slowly around us rather than simply passing through it. The entire ride is at walking pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pause at the Winery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the winery, we leave the horses for a while and spend approximately an hour tasting homemade products. It is a relaxed pause in the middle of the ride—a chance to experience another side of rural Istria through its local flavours before returning to the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ride Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the tasting, we ride for approximately another fifty minutes back towards the ranch. Altogether, the Hedonistic Tour lasts around three hours, combining two peaceful stretches on horseback with the winery experience in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-hour countryside experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle horseback riding at walking pace\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinery experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade products tasting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorseback journey back to the ranch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide, safety equipment and insurance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnack and drink included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience is suitable for a slower style of riding rather than a fast-paced trail, as the tour is conducted entirely at a walk. Starting times are arranged by agreement, and guests are asked to share their riding experience and weight when booking so the horses can be appropriately matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something wonderfully simple about discovering Istria this way—following quiet countryside trails on horseback, arriving at a winery for a long pause around local flavours, then returning through the landscape at an easy pace. It is less about covering distance and more about enjoying the journey, the horses and the pleasures of the countryside along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55490131984726,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026_03_43_10PM.png?v=1790323132"},{"product_id":"istria-a-scenic-horseback-ride-along-the-coast","title":"Istria: A Scenic Horseback Ride Along the Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the wild landscapes of southern Istria, we leave the ranch behind and follow quiet trails towards the Adriatic. Forests and open meadows gradually give way to sea views and island-dotted horizons, creating a beautiful ride that brings together countryside, horses and the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Forests \u0026amp; Meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin inland, riding through the unspoiled countryside surrounding the ranch. The trail moves between forests and open meadows, giving us time to settle into the rhythm of our horses before the landscape gradually opens towards the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiding Towards the Adriatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we approach the coastline, views stretch across the water towards the surrounding islands. The route eventually reaches the sea, where we continue along the beach before turning back towards the countryside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Different Pace for Every Rider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience remains accessible for less experienced riders, while those with greater confidence may have opportunities to trot or gallop along selected sections of the route. 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