It is also good to stay in Dishoek for the horse lover. The beach, the woods and the agricultural hinterland are just perfect for horse rides. In the surroundings there are different equestrian routes defined which are taking you along the meadows, woods and the beach.
Horseback riding
Do you want to get horseback riding with your own horse in and around Dishoek? In the surroundings there are different parking facilities for horses. There are also riding schools which are renting horses.
In the riding schools horses are ready for you to go into nature for a couple of days. You come through woods, dunes and along the beach. Every day a guided ride outside is made. A ride in daytime is nicely relaxing.
Beaches
Horseback riding at the beach relaxes you completely. Feel the wind through your hair when your horse drives in galops through the breakers. Are you going yourself horseback riding at the beach? Then there are two important things to take into account: de times that you are allowed at the beach and the tides.
Horse riding on the beach at Dishoek is prohibited from 1 May to 15 September between 10:00 and 19:00.
Outside these dates and times, horse riding on the beach is permitted.
Additionally, we advise always consulting the local beach information boards for the latest and any (temporary) changes to the restrictions. These boards can be found at most access paths to the beach.
Horseback riding at the beach is the most beautiful at low tide, one could gallop to his heart’s content over the wide beach. Please watch carefully at the information signs which are at each beach(entrance) for eventual (temporary) rules.
Beach entrance for horses
In the vicinity of Dishoek there are several beach entrances that are suitable for horses. Below you will find an overview.
For horseback riding we recommend you following companies:
Manege de Zwaanhoek
De manege is gelegen op een unieke locatie en daar maken wij dan ook dankbaar gebruik van! Wij maken regelmatig buitenritten voor jong en oud. Paardrijervaring is wel vereist voor de veiligheid en het welzijn van onze paarden en de ruiters. Geregeld gaan wij met een groep ruiters een tocht maken. Op onze fotopagina ziet u hier een impressie van. Natuurlijk bent u ...