"Are you looking for things to do in Halkidiki?"
Visit the riding center Ranch Manippos - just 1km far from the village of Kallithea in Kassandra, Halkidiki - and get ready to experience the beauty of Halkidiki in a whole new way with our guided trails and horseback rides.
Our equestrian center is the perfect place for anyone who loves horses and wants to explore the breathtaking nature and wildlife of the region. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, we have the perfect trail ride for you. Our expert instructors will give you preparatory horse riding tips and they will guide your tour, to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident enough on a horse throughout the trail.
Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure!
Horse Riding in Halkidiki
HORSE RIDING TRAILS
Beach Trail - 20€/person
We will start with the selection of the horses by our trainers, according to the riding experience, weight and age of each rider. Then, we will give you a short training session on how to handle the horse, as well as some advice on riding the horses. Where necessary (f. e. minors with little or no riding experience), our instructors will accompany you on foot or on horseback, leading the rider's horse with a rope, for more safety. Once the above stages are completed, the walk begins, heading towards the beach. Once we reach the beach, we ride along the coast, and all the way back to the Manippos Horse-Ranch.
Duration ~ 25 minutes
For beginner riders and kids
Up to 10 people
Hill & Beach Trail - 50€/person
We will start with the selection of the horses by our trainers, according to the riding experience, weight and age of each rider. Then, we will give you a short training session on how to handle the horse, as well as some advice on riding the horses. Once the above stages are completed, the walk begins, heading for a slight climb up the hill. From the plateau we will enjoy the magical view of the sea and the lowland. Continuing our course we will ride through a pine forest and among estates with olive trees. Completing the first ~ 40 minutes of the route, we will start the descent from the hill heading towards the beach. There, we will ride along the coast and have the opportunity to trot and canter until our return to the Horse-Ranch Manippos.
Duration ~ 60 minutes
This ride is NOT suitable for beginners in riding.
For adult riders who have done more than 10-15 riding lessons or trail rides the past year.
For non-adult riders from the age of 10 and until the age of 18 with minimum 2 years of riding.
This ride is only taking place during the morning hours.
Up to 5 people
*We have the right to refuse your participation on the ride if you book without having the required riding experience (without refund).
Sunset Trail 60€/person
We will start with the selection of the horses by our trainers, according to the riding experience, weight and age of each rider. Then, we will give you a short training session on how to handle the horse, as well as some advice on riding the horses. Once the above stages are completed, the walk begins, heading for a slight climb up the hill. From the plateau we will enjoy the magical view of the sea and the lowland. Continuing our course we will ride through a pine forest and among estates with olive trees. Completing the first ~ 40 minutes of the route, we will start the descent from the hill heading towards the beach. There we will ride for roughly 1 km along the coast and into the water. During our return we have the opportunity to trot and canter along the sea until we return back to our Horse-Ranch.
Duration ~ 70 minutes
This ride is NOT suitable for beginners in riding.
For adult riders who have done more than 10-15 riding lessons or trail rides the past year.
For non-adult riders from the age of 10 and until the age of 18 with minimum 2 years of riding.
Up to 5 people
*We have the right to refuse your participation on the ride if you book without having the required riding experience (without refund).
On every horse riding trail a helmet and a bottle of water is provided.
We advise you to wear long pants and closed shoes.
CRITERIA - LIMITS
up to 110kg
minimum age 4 years
maximum age 60 years
PHOTOS DURING THE RIDING TRAILS
This applies to all the trail rides: If you would like to keep memories or to have professional photos to post on your social media from your horse riding experience with us, we have the best offer for you: An online album with 30-40 final professional photos from a DSLR camera (Nikon D3100) for the cost of 30€ for one person and for every additional person 15€.
If you want to add it, you need to contact us at least one day in advance
The payment for this service will be in person the day of your appointment
HORSE RIDING SAFETY RULES
If it's your first time on a horse we don't recommend you to choose a trail that lasts longer than 40 minutes.
During the ride we don't allow anyone to get off the horse (except if you are feeling unwell).
Helmets are provided by us and their use is mandatory!
Never stand behind the horses (be concerned the horses may kick or bite).
Do not approach the horses if an attendant of the ranch is not with you.
Listen carefully and follow the instructions of our horse riding attendants.
Keep quiet to not disturb and stress the horses.
Inform our attendants if you have any health problems.
ATTENTION: YOU APPROACH, TOUCH AND RIDE OUR HORSES UNDER YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY!
HORSEBACK RIDES SCHEDULES:
May
Monday, Wednesday,& Friday
11:00 "Beach Trail"
19:30 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
18:00 "Beach Trail"
19:30 "Sunset Trail"
June
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail
18:15 "Beach Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
July
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
09:45 "Hill & Beach trail"
18:30 "Beach Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
August
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
09:45 "Hill & Beach trail"
18:00/18:30 "Beach Trail"
19:00/19:30 "Sunset Trail"
September
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 "Beach Trail"
18:30/19:00 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
17:00/17:45 "Beach Trail"
18:30/19:00 "Sunset Trail"
October
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
11:00 "Beach Trail"
18:00 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
16:30/17:00 "Beach Trail"
18:00 "Sunset Trail"