The name "Penates"
The name of our cosy farm "Penates" is derived from the Roman mythology. Penates are the primeval roman domestic gods that protected the homestead. The main purpose of the domestic gods was protecting certain places or persons within the family. The Penates had to take care of the daily provisions: guarding the pantry where all food was stored. Especially at night they had to see to it that nothing was stolen. Every family had its own Penates and worshipped them on a daily basis. Because of the dominant place the Penates had in family life, they became the personification of cosy and domestic life. We value this last property for our own farm and that is why we chose for the name "Penates horse riding holidays
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Introduction
Hidden in the woods around Zbąszyń you will find the Penates holiday farm. All ingredients are present here for a fantastic holiday in a unique atmosphere. The countryside is full of variation; dense forests, open fields, sandy roads, ditches and streams, crystall clear lakes and a few small vilages. This area has been very popular among polish and foreign riders for years.
 
In summer and winter,for everybody
Non - riders are ofcourse equally welcome to our farm. There are many other activities to enjoy,
such as walks through the forest, fishing, canoeing, swimming and horse - and -
carriage rides. In autumn, eatable mushrooms can be collected in the forest, in
winter you can skate on the lakes and - if there is enough snow - pony skiing.
Interesting day trips can be made to for instance the railroad museum in
Wolsztyn, the open - air museum in Lednogora or the famous studfarm in Sieraków.
Under supervision of our experienced instructors, non - riders can safely
experience the joys of horse riding for the first time.
   
Accomodation
The 19th century farm
is modest but comfortable with a large living room, several rooms for 2
to 3 persons, a bathroom with a large bathtub and shower and a spacious kitchen.
Camping on the grounds
is also possible. The farm has central heating and in addition to that
also some authentic tile - stoves. Your own horse is also welcome, it will
certainly enjoy the large stables and green pastures. All arrangements
are full board. Your hostess Karina will provide you with three typically
Polish delicious meals a day.
   
How to get there
The farm is located near the village of Strzyżewo
between Frankfurt a/d Oder and Poznań, about 120 kilometers from the polish
border and about 200 kilometers east of Berlin. Penates can be easily
reached by car via the A2 (Berlin - Poznań), right turn at Trzciel in the
direction of Zbąszyń left turn to Strzyżewo after about 10
km.
Poznań
has excellent plane, train and bus connections. We will arrange for transfer from
Poznań or Zbąszyń,Zbąszynek.
Arrangements
We offer a wide range
of arrangements. The basic - arrangement consists of 7 nights and 6 full
days with an average of 2.5 hours of riding a day. The Trek - arrangement
is one of the most intensive arrangements; you will ride an average of 30 - 40 kms a
day,
everyday in a different location.
   
The Wielkoposkis stock
The Wielkopolsky horse is a Polish warmbred horse originated by cross breeding
Trakehners, East Prussians, thoroughbreds and Arabian horses. Some Polish
breeders also use the ?Silesiena?, another Polish breed, to get more heavy
and calm horses that are better equipped for riding carriages.The
average size of the horse is about 160 ? 170 cm. It has a well proportioned
and muscular body which is medium to heavy weight.
Because of their tremendous stamina they are very well fit for long rides in the
country. Also their performance in jumping, dressage and carriages is excellent.
It is a calm and brave horse with many sides.
   
The style of riding at
Penates
We
ride our horses on the farm in English style. Mainly the dressage full seats are
used.For
galloping on our magnificent and long sandy roads the canter half seat position
is used as much as possible.
The
horses are well trained and nice to ride, out in the open as well as in the
paddock. In spite of their size they are very comfortable in riding even if this
lasts for hours. Even the western riders favour the nice and relaxed way these
horses can be ridden.Apart
from daily trips in the field and tracking tours Penates also offers you
dressage lessons (even for the inexperienced riders).
During
the tracking tour one night is spent on the breed and jumping stables of our
good friends Andrew and Jola. Accompanied by these experienced trainers you may
book a jumping lesson in the evening after the day trip to see for yourself all
aspects of the Wielkopolsky horse!
   
  
Prices
For one day full board (full day, three meals
and a night) we charge 21£.Horse riding and riding lessons cost
7£ per hour. A basic - arrangement will cost you 286 £, the trek -
arrangement 325 £Coffee and tea are always free. Other beverages, trips and
transfers are not included. The transfer trainstation Zbąszynek - Penates costs
15 £,
from Poznań - 25 £. Train fare Amsterdam - Zbąszynek is about 160 euro. .
 
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