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Horse riding in Turkey

Turkey has a long history of association with horses and the animal still provides a great way to see the magnificent countryside in a traditional manner and is a unique, enjoyable sport in Turkey.

Since the Bronze Age, when the Sea Peoples and the Hittite Empire swept through Anatolia with their horses, up to the Ottoman empire and its much-feared Sipahi cavalry and even in the modern age, horses have helped forge the region.

Today, tourists can take a horse out without the need to claim new land or master peoples and people come from around the world to see the Turkish countryside from the gentle trot of a horse. Due to this, there are many high quality riding facilities available to help visitors get the most out of their horse riding experience to Turkey.

Whether a masterful equestrian or first-time rider, Turkey's riding schools cater for all skill levels and at typically a lower cost than that found in the UK. Capped off with better weather than that found in the British Isles, Britons and other foreigners enjoy the thrill of trekking through Anatolia's magnificent countryside.

Ranches are often the best way to get the most out of this sport in Turkey as they are specialists in providing such activities in mountains, forests and beaches. Guided tours can take tourists through the countryside, up mountains and to Classical archaeological sites and magnificent palaces. This means that one does not have to compromise if you want a holiday with sun, beach, mountains and fun as ranches are to be found near most tourist destinations throughout Turkey.

Stays can last for several days at ranches, which are often located close enough to allow visitors to go into towns for shopping and the nightlife, only to return to luxurious accommodation with modern facilities to refresh after a hard day. However, for the more adventurous, treks lasting up to a fortnight means a night out in bivouacs, guesthouses or clustered around a campfire, allowing visitors to get a real feel for the country.

Many people may be wary about spending this long out trekking, especially those who have never ridden before, but ranches can offer personal tuition and tack and length can be adjusted to cater for everyone, making for an exciting sport in Turkey.

Some overseas visitors like the experience so much that they return time and again, whilst others invest in Turkey property near to many of Turkey's top destinations as they know that visitors will want to stay and visit and enjoy this sport in Turkey. With horse riding excursions allowing unique opportunities to see mountains and archaeological sites not available elsewhere, even those who have been to Turkey before can discover something new on a horse trek.

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