Horseriding in East TOURIsT INFORMaTION CENTREs (TIC) IN THE REGION Tel. code (pre-dial) of the : +420

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2 CONTENT INTRODUCTION East Bohemia and Horses!

Tourist Information Centres East Bohemia is a land of horses. Many towns have horses in their coat of arms, representing cour- in the Pardubice Region ...... 2 age and power. Introduction ...... 3 Our region of East Bohemia boasts many unique establishments such as the oldest stud in the Czech Town of Pardubice ...... 4 Republic – the National Stud at famous for their Kladruby white horses – then Pardubice Race Course ...... 5 the most challenging continental horse racing course – Velká Pardubická Steeple Chase and the National Stud Horse Museum and stud at Slatiňany where Kladruby black horses are bred. at Kladruby nad Labem ...... 6 - 7 The popularity of horse riding is increasing, the network of riding tracks is growing and the number Stud at Slatiňany ...... 8 - 9 of equestrian centres and stopovers is increasing. Many of them not only offer accommodation for Horse Museum at Slatiňany ... 10 - 11 riders and their horses, but it is also possible to rent a horse there. A wide range of equestrian cen- tres can satisfy all types of visitors – there are centres that offer a full range of services to satisfy

even the most demanding customers and there are very simple farms where one can spend a night

in a sleeping bag on a heap of hay next to one´s horse. Paid Advertisements Are you tempted to come and try? Do not hesitate and come to visit. There are about 600 km Sunny Farm ...... 12 - 13 of marked riding tracks in the region that connect the most attractive places. They also connect Stud Ráliš ...... 14 East Bohemia with other regions – Central Bohemia, the Krkonoše Mountains and the Region of Ranch L Kovářov ...... 14 Vysočina. The network of equestrian centres offers accommodation for riders and their horses. They Ranch Bělečko ...... 15 also cater for beginners to whom they offer short cross-country rides, tuition and equestrian sum- Ranch Stodvojka ...... 15 mer camps. Equestrian Club of Alice This guide published by the Regional Council of Pardubický Region complements the Horse Rid- and Lukáš Mach ...... 15 ing Map, already published, showing the network of horse riding tracks, equestrian centres and Tourist Chalet at Lucký vrch ...... 16 services offered. The Map has become very popular in the riding community and we believe that Agricultural High School both the map and this guide will make your riding holidays in our region even more interesting and at Lanškroun ...... 16 enjoyable. You will have a chance to see that the East Bohemian countryside looks even better from Equestrian Club Osada Lípa ...... 16 horseback. Evro-Foto-Video s.r.o...... 16 Polanka Hut, Black Stallions Ranch ...... 17 Advertisements ...... 17

Chart and horse riding track code ...... 18 - 19

3 PaRDUBICE – THE TOWN OF HORsEs

There are only a few towns famous for so many different things as Par- a bit different from the norm and therefore the racecourse at Pardubice dubice. Pardubice is very often referred to as the town of gingerbread, is extremely challenging for both horses and jockeys. The fi rst race of sports, greenery, festivals, industry and, last but not least, horses. 14 horses was on 5 November 1874. Apart from the war years, twice due to bad weather and then in 1968 due to the occupation the Velká Why is Pardubice so famous for horses? Nearly everybody in town Pardubická Steeple Chase has been held every year since it started. is very keen on horses! For centuries the sound of horses trotting on cobbles has been heard around the town. A horse has been a symbol The communist regime supported neither horse keeping nor horse rid- of the town since its foundation. The story has it that, in mid 12th ing. After the political change in 1989 the local horse riding tracks century, a knight named Ješek fought courageously during the siege have been repaired and many new stables and equestrian centres of Milan in Italy. After the town, the town was successfully invaded, built. The local police at Pardubice use horses in the town centre for the gate fell on his horse cutting it in half just behind the saddle. Ješek policing in the parks, around the garden allotments and during sports carried the remaining half of his horse back to the camp and for his matches when the presence of the old Kladruby breed of horses can bravery the Czech king endowed him with a coat of arms that has been tame the emotions of fans. used by Pardubice ever since. In the fi rst half of 19th century, stag hunting - when hunters ride horses On 3 May 2005, the representatives of Pardubice, , Bel- and are accompanied by a pack of hounds - was very popular. Howev- gium, Golega, Portugal and , Spain, signed an er, in the course of time hunting started encountering more and more International Agreement establishing Euro Equus, The European As- diffi culties and then it was replaced by the Velká Pardubická Steeple sociation for Horse Culture and Heritage. The co-operation under this Chase. The founders of the steeplechase were very much inspired Association should contribute to the development of all activities as- by the Liverpool Grand National. Their objective was to have hurdles sociated with horses in Pardubice.

You can fi nd more about the town and horses on the following websites: www.ipardubice.cz - www.pardubice.eu www.euro-equus.com - www.pardubice-racecourse.cz

Photo: Evžen Báchor Photo: Helena Görnerová

4 Pardubice Racecourse

Horse Racing are also many accompanying events such as races, examples of riding skills, horse The Pardubice racecourse is one of one of the town jewels. The Velká Pardubická racing, races of heavy horse turnouts and many other events. Steeple Chase is an internationally renowned sporting event. It is a sport and The „HORSES IN ACTION“, a meeting of people and horses, is a unique interna- social event with the longest tradition in our country. The first steeplechase was tional event of this kind in our country This is an important meeting of exhibitors, organised in 1874. Velká Pardubická Steeple Chase is 6,900 meters long and professionals, horse keepers, professional riders and charioteers. The exhibition horses are challenged with 31 fences. The Taxis Jump, Irish Bank, Snake Ditch, programme is put together in co-operation with the equestrian and horse breeding In and Out and others test the riding skills and good luck of jockeys. The most suc- associations that exhibit their thoroughbreds at this show. There are representa- cessful horse in the history of Velká Pardubická is Železník, which won four times tives of studs and horse keepers from abroad. There is also a fair trade for eques- in 1987-1989 and in 1991. Brigard won three times (1875,1877,1878), as did trian equipment. Lady Anne (1891,1894,1896), Epigraf (1957-1859), Korok (1969,1971,1972), Sagar (1981-1983) and Peruan (1998-2000). Among riders, Josef Váňa won five times and Václav Chaloupka and Peter Gehm collected four wins each. The Sport only woman who has won Velká Pardubická was Lata Brandisová. She won with 8 years ago the racecourse opened to other riding disciplines. There are competi- her mare Norma in 1937, the last year before the Second World War. The Eng- tions in allround riding, horse jumping, dressage and the races of heavy horse lish jockey Williamson who won Velká Pardubická in 1890 and 1893 is the only turnouts. The most common are general equestrian events. In spring the Gold one whose name is also on the winner´s list of the Grand National Steeplechase Horseshoe Qualification and the Prize of the President of Pardubický Region are at Liverpool. taking place here and then in the autumn there is the closing allround race. During At present there are about 87 races a year at the Pardubice racecourse. last eight years there were two European Junior and Young Riders Championships The racecourse specialises in cross-country steeplechase, but there are also other and this year there it was a three star competition organised for the first time races and a conventional steeplechase organised, most importantly the Pardubi- in the history of the Czech Republic which was the qualification for the Olympics cká St.Leger Race. in Beijing. The Grand Prix of Pardubice is a horse jumping competition. During the „Horses in Action“ exhibition there are the Farm School League Finals. Every year there are several public training sessions in horse jumping and dres- The „Horses in Action“ Exhibition sage organised for the nearby equestrian clubs. In spring there are several joint Every year on the first weekend in September an equestrian exhibition is organised sessions with the leading Czech horse trainers. at the Pardubice racecourse. Participants and visitors have the chance to see the racecourse, paddocks and stables. Horses of all breeds and types are exhibited here in many perspectives; the main programme includes horse shows and there Photos: J. Bělohlav, P. Horák, P. Merta

5 NaTIONaL sTUD aT KLaDRUBY NaD LaBEM

As ideas, knowledge, arts and architecture come in and out of fash- to1918 the stud supplied the horses to the courts in and Vi- ion, the preferred horse breeds remain. During the renaissance and enna. early baroque periods, many horses in European countries came from In the past Old Kladruby horses were in many colour variants, how- Spain. That also applied to the Czech Kingdom. ever, from the end of 18th century they were either white or black. The history of Old Kladruby horses is closely linked to the place where White horses were used for royal ceremonies and black horses were they are bred – the National Stud at Kladruby nad Labem, which used by the church dignitaries. is situated about 25 km west of Pardubice. Under the reign of Charles VI, father of Maria Theresa, the Old Kladru- Horse breeding in the Pardubice region has a tradition of several cen- by breed fl ourished and the emperor also commissioned the construc- turies. The Pernštejns, an aristocratic family, were important horse tion of the magnifi cent building for the Spanish Equestrian School keepers at Kladruby nad Labem in the fi rst half of 16th century. in Vienna. Even though the stud at Kladruby nad Labem is more than In 1560 they sold their land, including Kladruby village, to the Czech four hundred years old, the fi rst breed records go back only to the mid estates who donated it to the emperor Maxmilian II. In 1579, by the 18th century because in 1757 there was a big fi re which destroyed appointment of Rudolph II, the stud became a royal stud. From then the buildings including all records.

6 Old Kladruby white horses are the offspring of the black horse Pep- poli (1764), who was sire to the white horse Imperatore (1775) and Imperatore was sire to Generale. White horses were bred in two lines: Generale (founded in 1787) and Generalissimus (founded in 1797) and in four families. One family expanded so much that it split into three more. This large family is the most prominent and the names of mares start with letters E, A and P. Their dam was Alba VIII (Generale XXII), born in 1861. Family C started in 1894 by the mare Cariera (Blue Boy) and family R Ragusou I (Napoleone Amelia) in 1895. The youngest one is family S founded by the mare Sardinia (Maestoso Gratia). The breed of the Old Kladruby black horses originally consisted of two lines: Sacramoso and Napoleone. The Napolenone line ceased in 1922. The Sacramoso line was started by a black horse from Ries (near Salzburg), the archbishop’s stud. This line also ceased after some time, however, the second line of Sacramoso founded by the stallion Sacramoso born in 1800 at Kroměříž survived. After the First World War the breed of black horses was at risk of extinction and thanks to Prof. František Bílek, who also founded the Horse Museum at Slatiňany, this breed was saved. The Old Kladruby Horses started two lines of Lipizzaner horses: Favory and Maestoso. Lipizzaner horses were later used to improve the trait base of the Old Kladruby horses (Favory). A typical feature of the Old Kladruby horses is a convex head, medi- What can we offer um size body with a bigger chest and long cannons. The Old Kladruby We can offer mating or insemination of mares with high qua- horses were bred for turnouts and are referred to as carriage horses lity stallions, stabling during mating, nursing of young horses as they were used in tandems for pulling heavy carriages. at . The National Stud at Kladruby nad Labem breeds horses at two facilities – at Kladruby, where there are white horses and at Slatiňany The National Stud is open to visitors, it organises horse riding where there are black horses. There are about 1 300 Old Kladruby and coach driving training courses, offers coach rides, refres- horses of which about one half is in the National Stud. hments in its cafeteria and runs a souvenir shop.

There are guided tours from April to October every day except Mondays at 11.00, 13.00, 14.30 and 16.00). For group boo- kings and other services, please call: +420 466 933 832, ore fax to +420 466 932 374. For more information see www. www.nhkladruby.cz nhkladruby.cz.

7 sLaTIŇaNY sTUD

Slatiňany stud is part of the National Stud at Kladruby nad Labem sports, by mounted police and for pleasure rides. The Czech Nation- and it is situated near Chrudim. It was founded late in 19th century al Horse Register is maintained and administered here. The stud also and since 1945 Old Kladruby black horses have been bred there. This includes the training centre at Heřmanův Městec and the foal nursery nearly extinct colour variant of the original Czech breed, with 400 years at Slavice. Next to the stud there is the Horse Museum. Our visitors can of history, was successfully saved here. Old Kladruby black horses take pleasure rides on horses, try driving turnouts and take horse riding were used by church dignitaries and today they are used for equestrian lessons, tours of stables and we also offer accommodation.

8 Contacts Tel.: +420 469 681 135-7 Fax: +420 469 681 265 E-mail: [email protected] www.nhkladruby.cz

9 sLaTIŇaNY CHaTEaU, NaTIONaL CULTURaL HERITaGE – HORsE MUsEUM

The venue is managed by the Pardubice Regional Offi ce of the National in 1950. It is the biggest and most comprehensive European museum Heritage Institute. The medieval keep built on the rock above the Chru- dedicated to horses. It consists of two parts: scientifi c and artistic, where dimka river in the 13th century was converted by the imperial architect the works of the leading European artists inspired by horses, are dis- Ulrico Aostalis in late 16th century into a renaissance chateau for Bo- played. The collection of saddles and horse trappings documents several huslav Mazanec. The most important owners of the chateau were the centuries of this trade. Visitors can also see a century old kitchen and the Auerspergs who had the chateau rebuilt into its current style. In 1945 the chateau barns. The park has an area of 16 hectares and it boasts the chateau was expropriated and in 1947 Prof. PhDr. et MUDr. František second largest collection of tree species in East Bohemia. In a fenced-off Bílek, DrSc started the Horse Museum here, which was open to the public area there are wild Przewalski horses and Old Kladruby blacks.

10 Státní zámek Slatiňany 538 21 Slatiňany č.1 Tel.: +420 469 681 112 Tel. a fax: +420 469 682 384 E-mail: [email protected] www.hippologickemuzeumslatinany.cz

11 This place is rather unusual. It is located 15 km south of Pardubice and 10 km west of Chrudim. Not far from these towns, but still hidden in forests. This is a place where horse keepers are jealous about their horses. SLUNEČNÝ DVŮR - SUNNY FARM at Morašice-Holičky was established as a limited liability company on 15 June 1993 by Mr and Mrs Janda. The farm has become an equestrian centre and it is a unique training centre headed by the racehorse trainer MVDr. Jiří Janda.

MVDr Jiří Janda´s Training Centre Leisure Activities Horse Stables Accommodation The high quality stable includes 24 stalls lined with oak and 3.5 m by 3.5 m each. They are Sunny Farm is an ideal place for weekend leisure activities because it is close to Par- provided with automatic drinkers and water monitors that are registered with the Czech dubice and Chrudim, however, it can also cater for holidaymakers. It offers high-quality Industrial Trade Mark Office in Prague. environment-friendly accommodation for guests. Carrousel • 4 apartments with en-suite bathrooms. • Maximum accommodation capacity for 12 people. The indoor carrousel has 6 compartments and is 15 m in diameter. There are rubber • 3 star accommodation guarantees a high standard. mats for more comfortable and healthy walking of horses. • The apartments have solid softwood furniture made from sustainable timber. Indoor Arena • There are two small kitchens fully equipped with pots and pans, kitchen utensils This indoor arena is 40 m x 15 m. It is illuminated with floodlights and has a sloping tim- and crockery. There is also a fridge and a washing machine. ber wall at the bottom to provide for riders´ safety. It can be used for riding and training in any weather. Gym Indoor Training Course After the riding or rambling it is good to stretch a bit and relax in our gym. The gym has The entire surface of the indoor training course is made of rubber. It is the first indoor the following facilities: course of this kind in Central and Eastern Europe. The course is 1,010 m long and 3 m • An indoor pool US SPA SWIM with six jets and a whirlpool. It is illuminated, provi- wide. It required 240 tons of bulk rubber. The course is maintained everyday with special ded with water filters and chemistry control system. Cambridge rollers. It provides a safe surface for horse training during rainy days and • ROLLETIC, a body shaping and massaging devise. The bent oak bars slowly rotate frosts. It does not wear the horse organs of motion and significantly improves the riders´ and massage your body. Recommended particularly for women! safety. The course with rubber surface is protected by the Czech trade mark. • INFRAKABINA is an infrared sauna bath, a latest development in this area. The Horse Jumping School skin surface is not overheated; the maximum temperature inside the sauna is 60°C. The Horse Jumping School is located on the farm woodland. The fences have the para- The body is warmed up from inside. It is very beneficial for internal organs, joints, meters of Velká Pardubická Steeple Chase. tendons and it can help to reduce fat. The infrared sauna can also be used for warming up for about 20 minutes before going out for biking, jogging, tennis or Horse Yards in-line skating. The yards contribute to the overall comfort and better health of horses during their tra- ining. Their health condition is improved by a solarium, BEMER-VET magnetic therapy, through-flow pool to cool down their tendons. There is a beautiful view of the Orlické Mountains and Stolowe Mountains near Náchod and sometimes even of the top of Ke- prník Mountain at the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains in North .

12 Riding School and In-line Course for Children Children can skate on their in-line and roller skates on a course located in the centre of the farm. It is about 100 meters long with a circle at each end for comfortable turning. It is suitable for small children. They can also take lessons in pony riding. There are two po- nies on the farm. Betina is excellent for beginners 4 to 6 years old and for more advanced young riders there is Simka, a foal. Equestrian equipment for young riders – hats, safety jackets and chaps – may be rented. Restaurant „Na Farmě“ The family restaurant offers 55 seats in winter and 100 seats in summer. The homemade A panoramic view of the farm with a restaurant Stables with oak-panelled boxes meals are cooked by our chef and our guests can enjoy beautiful scenery while eating. There is a view of the farm and the grazing area with deer and boars. We also serve a children’s menu using organic food. The speciality of the restaurant „Na Farmě“ are green teas and infusions, honey liqueur and port wine. Dogs are welcome and they have their own mini-restaurant called „PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANT“. Walks around the Farm The surroundings of Sunny Farm are ideal for family walks. Horse enthusiasts should not miss out the Horse Museum and chateau at Slatiňany. At Slatiňany there is also a farm of the National Stud breeding Old Kladruby black horses. Old Kladruby white horses are bred at the National Stud at Kladruby nad Labem. A regular workday of the work riders on the artifi cial surface The horses can move around in a roofed hotwalker At Chrudim there is a Puppet Museum and the town is famous for its Festival of Puppet track – the fi rst of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe Theatres. The Puppet Museum is a wonderful experience for the whole family. There is also a museum of folk architecture at Veselý Kopec at Hlinsko v Čechách where there are examples of timber cottages and many interesting events organised all year round. The regional capital of Pardubice is the cultural centre of the region. The historical town centre and the nearby castle at Kunětická hora are poupular tourist destinations. At Par- dubice there is also the racecourse where Velká Pardubická Steeple Chase happens eve- ry year, which is said to be the most challenging race on the Continent.

MVDr. Jiří Janda, coach and owner An essential aid in the stables

www.sunnyfarm.cz

Farma Slunečný Dvůr spol. s r.o., Morašice-Holičky, 538 03 Heřmanův Městec E-mail: [email protected] The horse Hamilpond with the jockey Šárka Půlpánová races We can communicate by e-mail in English, for victory at the Pardubice race track. Spring 2007. French and Russian.

13 STÁJ Ing. VÁCLAV RÁLIŠ Pražská 4, 530 06 Pardubice tel.: + 420 603 548 118 e-mail: [email protected] Production and sale of horseshoes, tools for horseshoe makers, nails, lubricants, bolts… Horseshoe service, orthopaedic horseshoes and consultations, expertise and know-how of six generations Station on the riding path, stabling, accommodation, in-door arena, menage, yard Lessons for beginners, western and English riding, rides for advanced riders, pleasure rides Summer riding schools and camps

Pleasure and sport rides with an instructor for beginners and advanced riders Initial briefing before the ride Half day rides and rides for several days JezdeckýJez oddíl Železné hory Accommodation in apartments, western-type log cabins, and teepees 538 07 Kovářov Horse stabling – even short-term (during holidays and weekends) tel.: + 420 602 624 622 Children’s rides e-mail: [email protected] Holidays at ranch including horse riding lessons Children’s camps Outdoor activities Booking of tennis courts and hotel accommodation for more demanding customerustomers www.kovarov.info

14 You are most welcome to visit our ranch. Our stylish restaurant offers outdoor-grill specialties; we also arrange company events or private parties, weddings etc. The ranch is an ideal destination for tourists, cyclotourists and family trips in every season. The visitors can learn about horse breeding (the Quarter Horse breed), the keeping of dairy goats, Higland cattle and llamas. We look forward to your visit! Ranč Bělečko Bělečko 21, Býšť Riding school for adults and children 534 01 Holice Pony rides for children tel.: +420 466 989 031 Rides and walks for both riders and people fax: +420 466 989 496 with no horse-riding experience e-mail: [email protected] New outdoor boxes for the horses, a large pasturing area www.ranc-belecko.cz

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* pleasure and therapeutic rides Riding Club, Alice and Lukáš Mach * accommodation We offer: summer camps, school trips * Long-term and short term horse stabling Horse pulled sledge rides * all visits by telephone Cross-country rides Skijöring booking with an instructor Equestrian station Riding lessons for beginners Training courses and advanced riders Camps ********************************** Coach rides around Litomyšl Races and competitions RANCH STODVOJKA Stašov 102, 572 01 Polička, tel.: +420 724 645 903 www.jkalm.wz.cz Tel.: +420 777 941 110

15 Agricultural High School at Lanškroun We offer: Four year course with GCE: 41-41-M Agropodnikání (Farm Business) specialisation - horse breeding and riding - regional agrotourism and environmental management and (two years) professional course for high school graduates Admission tests for pupils after nine years of education are held in Czech (written grammar test) and biology (test), if the average mark in the first half of nine year is better than 1,2 (no four mark) the applicant is admitted without a test. High school graduates sit the test from biology (test) and chemistry (test). This course also includes: Jobs for graduates: - Possibility to become a licensed rider and trainer - Continue studies at university or college - Driving license group B and T for free - In the horse breeding and agrotourism - Lessons in applied economics - Professional riders and instructors - Foreign languages and IT - Farm and farm produce sales managers - On-job training at leading horse keepers in ČR - Professional teamster - Membership of the horse riding club - Graduates are sought after abroad - Membership of the dog keeper club - Lessons in working with heavy horses - Foreign exchange under the EU scheme www.szes-la.cz

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16 OS Bonanza is a registered non-selective children and youth centre, provi- Stop-over for horse riders at Pastvisko ding social services and organising leisure activities for youngsters. It ope- Rudolf Bača, Záboří 67, 539 44 Proseč u Skutče, tel / fax: +420 469 312 715, mob. +420 777 181 379 rates a children and youth club focused on training young horse riders There The stopover is located in the rural area about 1 km from Proseč close to the road towards are three riding courses through beautiful countryside with many tourist attractions. Svratka. The riding path is marked from the adjacent stop-over at Javorníček (a blue circle For more information see: www.bonanza.tym.cz, tel.: -420 608 218 847. in a white square). The stopover is in a very clean, unspoilt environment with an abundance of possibilities for cross-country rides to the protected area of rocks at Toulovcovy Maštale STÁJ RADIMĚŘ and to many other places in Českomoravská Vysočina. Stáj Radiměř is located at the foothills of Vysočina between the towns of We offer the following services: Polička and Svitavy and it offers: Horse keeping in yards or stalls (there is an electrically fenced grazing land of about 1.5 ha). Riding lessons and horse training / Cross-country rides / Western horse bre- Camp site for tents and caravans. From 2008 accommodation in a mobile home for 3 people. ed / Horse stabling Dining at a restaurant at Proseč. For more information see www.stajeradimer.ic.cz, or call tel.: +420/605 200 694. Ireen´s Ranch CROSS-COUNTRY HORSE RIDING ON AMERICAN PAINT B&B U Nás na Veselém Kopci No. 13 HORSES (PINTOS) WITH AUSTRALIAN SHEEP DOGS Accommodation in five double bed rooms with a possibility of an additional bed. - country style riding, Red Indians, fantasy with music and explanation Summer terrace, BBQ, mini-swimming pool, bikes, nordic walking, sauna, massage parlour, beauty salon. - training of horses and riders for licensing čjf , wrc and horse showing at races Golf course and horse riding (1 km), in winter ski slopes at Hlinsko and Trhová Kamenice. Indoor swimming - puppies of Australian sheep dog available pool and a squash court (8 km). Tel.: +420 608 081 180, e-mail [email protected] www.choltice.eu/kone, +420 603 570 056, 724 458 253, E-mail:[email protected]

17 MaP aND HORsE RIDING TRaCK CODE

Scenic trips on horseback of Orlicke hory (and its foot- If a bigger group wants to trav- might be pedestrians and If the rider sustains a loss are becoming a very attrac- hills), Zelezné hory or the el together, it must be divided cyclists. Pedestrians must or injury caused by the character tive pastime in East Bohe- northern part of Ceskomoravs- into smaller groups of maxi- be passed only by walking of the terrain he/she cannot mia. In the Pardubice Re- ka vrchovina. mum ten horses each and the and at a safe distance. Pass- claim damages from the land gion there are some 600 km Since 2004 the marking gap between the groups must ing or overtaking cyclists must or forest owner or the asso- of waymarked riding trails of riding tracks in the Pardu- be at least 500 meters. be done very cautiously. Their ciation of „Jezdecké stezky and circular trails connecting bice Region has been the re- A guide leads the group and colourful t-shirts and helmets východních Čech“ (East Bohe- individual horse riding cen- sponsibility of the civic asso- it is either the guide or a group may have different effects mian Horse Riding Tracks). tres. Transit routes designated ciation “Riding Tracks of East leader who is in charge. This on horses. Do not race with A group riding in the forest with a white square with a red Bohemia” (Jezdecke stezky person has a mobile telephone the cyclists. If two riders pass must always follow the marked disc in the middle connect the vychodnich Cech –www.hip- and , at the set-off point, must each other it is necessary path that goes on a compacted region with the neighbouring postezky-vc.info). ask for the itinerary describing to change to walk and pass the or not-compacted surface and regions; secondary and intra- Information on horse riding the journey to the next stopo- other rider on left (in line with forest tracks. regional trails are marked with centres can be obtained from ver and get the latest update the road traffi c code). The leader must always pro- blue or yellow discs and circu- a printed map issued by the on the track condition. The track is not a racecourse. vide for cleaning the droppings lar riding trails with coloured Pardubice Region and also The group must follow the There are sections suitable at least from the path and par- hooves. One of the “red” main on websites www.vychodni- marked riding path and must for trotting however full gallop ticularly if the path is also used routes forms part of a transit cechy.info and www.pardubi- not divert into fi elds and woods is not allowed. Any obstacles by ramblers and cyclists. route, which leads from Vienna ckykraj.cz in the GIS – Mapy outside the marked track on the way must be bypassed Should there be any issue across South Bohemia and the section. or disturb and chase game or stepped over while walking. raised by the land owner Vysocina hills to the East Bo- and deer. Jumping is not safe because or public body (represented hemian region; in the future East Bohemian Horse Riding The group must follow the the quality of landing place by a forest ranger, police etc.) this route should be extended Track Code local measures and traf- is unpredictable. the leader must immediately further, across the Giant Moun- There is a set of rules that fi c restrictions. There might It is possible to overtake an- advise the nearest station and tains and Poland up to the apply to horse riding tracks, be temporary traffi c restric- other rider at a safe distance then jointly deal with the is- Baltic. A second route leads which must be observed tions that apply to some sec- so he could see you and sue. from Central Bohemia across as these tracks are very of- tions of the track. This should be prepared for the reaction the Pardubice Region to North ten also rambling and cycling be duly communicated at eve- of his/her horse. Moravia and a third connects paths, they cross roads and ry centre. The restrictions may You should overtake another the Zelezne Hory mountains private land. This is the reason be introduced not to disturb rider by a high step. It is rude in East Bohemia with South why it is essential to observe deer and game during mating to overtake a trotting rider Moravia. A unique route the Code. and nursing seasons. In these by going in full gallop. is the yellow-marked trail A group can consist of a maxi- circumstances a temporary Camping outside the stopo- which takes the riders through mum of ten horses. A group timetable for the traffi c on the ver stations is possible only the city of Pardubice, just of this size or even a smaller relevant track section applies. at designated camp sites around the city centre, with- one is much more mobile and This measure must be strictly or if allowed by the land own- out much interference from the it is easier for the guide to re- followed. er. road traffi c. Other routes cut spond quickly in case of an un- Riders must be considerate Every rider undertakes the across the mountain ranges expected situation. to other path users. There journey at his/her own risk.

18 Map symbols

Riding trails

Circular trails

Parties mentioned in the booklet

Town of Pardubice page 4 Equestrian Club of Alice page 15 Pardubice Race Course page 5 and Lukáš Mach National Stud page 6 - 7 Tourist Chalet at Lucký vrch page 16 at Kladruby nad Labem Agricultural High School at Lanškroun page 16 Stud at Slatiňany page 8 - 9 Equestrian Club Osada Lípa page 16 Horse Museum at Slatiňany page 10 -11 Evro-Foto-Video s.r.o. page 16 Polanka Hut, Black Stallions Ranch page 17 Paid Advertisements OS Bonanza page 17 Sunny Farm page 12 - 13 Stud Radiměř page 17 Stud Ráliš page 14 Stop-over for horse riders at Pastvisko page 17 East Bohemia Ranch L Kovářov page 14 B&B U Nás na Veselém Kopci No. 13 page 17 Ranch Bělečko page 15 Ireen´s Ranch page 17 can cause addiction ... Ranch Stodvojka page 15 www.east-bohemia.info

19 Tourist areas of the Pardubice Region

Tourist area Pardubicko Tourist area Králický Tourist area Sněžník Tourist area Orlické hory Chrudimsko - Hlinecko a Podorlicko

Tourist area Českomoravské pomezí (Svitavsko)

For: Pardubice region Komenského náměstí 125, 532 11 Pardubice Published by: Regional development agency of the Pardubice Region Published in 2007 Charts: © GEODÉZIE ČS a.s., © Pardubický kraj 2007 Printed by: České tiskárny, s.r.o., 2007 Typo and graphical design: Tasou, P. Horák Translation: Translingua s.r.o., Photos: Taken from the archives of the Pardubice Region or of the abovementioned parties, unless otherwise indicated. For more information on Pardubický Region see www.pardubickykraj.cz. www.east-bohemia.info