There are a handful of private stables and ranches around Çeşme that provide training, guided rides, and horse rentals. These places have a personal feel and are ideal for private lessons or casual riding. The Çeşme equestrian centres offer visitors the chance to learn about horse care and stable management and interact with horses up close. Apart from the experience of horse riding in Çeşme, they offer structured lessons for adults and children. Beginners can learn the basics, while more experienced riders can focus on advanced techniques in various riding disciplines. The best time for horse riding in Çeşme is from late spring to early autumn (April to October) when the weather is mild and pleasant for outdoor activities.
Horse Riding in Çeşme – Table of Contents
Çeşme Binicilik (Horse Riding Centre)
Location: Musalla, Otoban servis yolu mevki no:103/1, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir. Çeşme Binicilik Website (Turkish only).
Çeşme Binicilik stables 12 horses and ponies, primarily their own and mainly retired working animals as of September 2024. The stables provide a simple introduction to horses with the opportunity for complete novices to ride a horse around the paddock, formal horse-riding training, or guided horseback tours through Çeşme’s scenic landscapes, including beaches, olive groves, and hills. The introductions and lessons are available to children and adults, and the tours are available to riders of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders.
Riding Prices as of September 2024 – check for current prices directly with Çeşme Binicilik:
| Ride Experience | Price TL | Approx Price € | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Tour | 300 | 8 | Guided walk two times around paddock (15 mins) |
| Beginner Safari | 1,000 | 27 | Approx 2.5km tour in countryside (30 mins) |
| Long Safari | 3,000 | 80 | Experienced rider tour in countryside (3 hours) |
| Lessons Package (8) | 11,000*/8,000** | 290*/215** | Twice weekly lessons, eight times per month (30 mins) |
| Lessons Package (12) | 16,000*/12,000** | 425*/320** | Three weekly lessons, 12 times per month (30 mins) |
On the site of Çeşme Binicilik site is the 11-room Ride And Stay Hotel Çeşme. The boutique hotel has spacious ensuite rooms, a swimming pool, and a restaurant that provides breakfast and a fast food selection during the day.
Cesme Horseback Safari Pelin Gulseren
Location: Çeşme Atlı Safari Pelin Gülseren, Çeşme Ovacık, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir.
Details to be confirmed.