Rider in a helmet on a dark horse following a golden ridge, with the Central Balkan mountains ahead

Horseback  Riding  Bulgaria

Mountain ridges, free roaming herds and nine horses that are part of the family. Western horseback riding adventures in the heart of the Balkan.

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You're thinking: HoofBeats? Not sure if that's for me!?

Keep reading and find out. If you find yourself longing to be in nature, connected with the beautiful spirit of a horse and experiencing life in the deepest sensual ways, you have come to the right place.

I am Vlad and I have a beautiful herd of nine horses. I train my horses as partners, I love and cherish their individual character, and I make sure their work will afford them a retirement when they get old. But before that I take them on the most magnificent adventures all over Bulgaria.

Whether you are a beginner rider or you have thousands of kilometres in the saddle, my horses and I can create an unforgettable experience for you.

9horses

trained as partners, each with their own character, and cared for for life

Balkan

rides close to Beklemeto Pass, the Old Roman Road and the high ridges of the Central Balkan

Alllevels

from your very first ride to thousands of kilometres in the saddle

From the ranch to the ridgelines

View between a black horse's ears, following a rider on a white horse across a green mountain slope
Riders leading their horses along a golden mountain ridge under a cloudy sky
Two free roaming horses on a golden hilltop meadow in the evening light
Your trail guide
Vlad riding a palomino horse in a cowboy hat and plaid shirt
Vladislav Velkov

“What is life, if you don't sleep under the stars and experience the beauty of another soul that connects to your soul?”

Vladislav Velkov

Adventurer, Horseman (and Carpenter whenever not with the horses)

Which adventure is right for you?

Call me or send me a WhatsApp message. We'll talk about your experience, your questions and of course all things horses.

Your adventure starts with a message

Tell me what you are dreaming of, when you would like to come and how much riding experience you have. I typically try to reply within 3 working days.

Need a quicker answer? Contact me on WhatsApp for shorter replies.