Horsemanship

A journey of personal growth among horses and friends, learning the "Be With Me" Holistic Approach and understanding the human and horse connection.

total duration

8

days

total duration

8

days

total duration

8

days

season

Spring - Autumn

season

Spring - Autumn

season

Spring - Autumn

accommodation

Nomad Yurt

accommodation

Nomad Yurt

accommodation

Nomad Yurt

location

Lopushnya, Bulgaria

location

Lopushnya, Bulgaria

location

Lopushnya, Bulgaria

group size

Up to 6 people

group size

Up to 6 people

group size

Up to 6 people

difficulty

Medium

difficulty

Medium

difficulty

Medium

from

1750 EUR

/ person

Private Yurt

+300 EUR

/ person

Stay in a yurt all of your own

Specific diet

+150 EUR

/ person

Vegan, Gluten Free and others

What you'll be doing

We believe that the key to good riding lies in gentle and natural communication with the horse.

Our training weeks offer a eight-day journey where the focus will be on a deeper understanding of equine behavior and body language. You will learn to communicate more effectively, making you more confident in your ability to handle any situation.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, this experience will give you the techniques and knowledge you need to improve your riding skills.

Our horses are extremely well trained and give perfect feedback, and those wishing to come with their own horse are more than welcome! In six days of intensive training, you will really see the change in you and your horse.

In these eight days you will learn to:

  • Use body language

  • You will develop a sense of movement and synchronicity

  • You will be able to control and use internal and external energy in communicating with others

  • You will be able to work with the horse freely and he will be ready to follow you everywhere

We will also study:

  • Seeing and understanding even the smallest details in the behavior and movements of the horses

  • Practices for conscious breathing, positions, balance and elasticity;

  • Positioning when working from the ground

  • Starting lateral movements such as "shoulder in", "travers", etc. and how to apply them from the ground and while riding

  • Tips to flex and balance your horse

What's included

Equipment
Equipment

All needed items for training

Training
Training

Multiple daily training sessions

Accommodation
Accommodation

Sleep in an authentic yurt

Food
Food

Homemade meals three times a day

Transport
Transport

To and from Sofia Airport

What we focus on

Happy horses
Ethical horsemanship
Natural environment
Pain-free tack
Communication & bond
Rider weight limit: 95 kg / 209 lbs

“The Way of the Horse and Bow” strives to offer a natural and gentle environment to practice riding and horseback archery.

Our horses are a part of the family - their wellbeing both mentally and physically is our top priority. This is why in our horsemanship training camps we focus on human to horse connection and collaboration through the “Be With Me” Holistic approach.

Our Valley is home to a total of 19 horses - Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, East Bulgarian, Karakachan and some others.

We do not use bits, or excessive aids. Our preferred tack consists of rope halters and traditional nomadic archery saddles. We provide for guests that prefer an English saddle as well. We also conduct balance training by riding without a saddle, or testing your riding skills without using your hands.

Who you will train with

Vladimir Mustakerski

Vladimir Mustakerski

founder & trainer

Founder and main man at "The Way of the Horse and the Bow", he teaches the "Be With Me" Holistic horsemanship method as well as traditional horseback archery based on the Kassai System. Vladimir often holds clinics in Belgium, Denmark, Scotland and Holland.

Where you'll be staying

Wi-Fi
Campfire
Drinks
Garden
Shower
Kitchen
Hiking
Parking
Snacks
Pet friendly

We offer one of a kind accommodation in our fantastic Mongolian Yurts.

Yurts are heated and furnished with simple beds, tables and light, and beautifully decorated with rugs, skins and nomadic art. They fit up to 6 people, sharing space nomadic style.

Our cozy wooden lodge offers a modern kitchen, a bathroom with toilet and shower, and a spacious living room adorned with a large wooden dining table and a fireplace for chilly, cozy evenings.

We take great joy in offering delightful, freshly homecooked meals to ensure your stay is truly exceptional and satisfying.

Forest Houses
Forest Houses
Forest Houses

Accomodation Alternative:

Forest Houses Complex

For those seeking an alternative to yurt accommodation, "Forest Houses" provide a modern yet nature-immersed retreat. Situated in Godech (6km from "The Way of the Horse and Bow") the complex offers three Alpine-style guest houses with multiple apartments.

Frequently asked questions

I want to join, but at another time

I have some specific food requirements

How do I book an experience?

How much is the deposit?

How much experience do I need to have for a Horsemanship seminar?

Do the yurts have toilets?

Can I come visit in winter?

Can I bring my own horse to participate?

I want to join, but at another time

I have some specific food requirements

How do I book an experience?

How much is the deposit?

How much experience do I need to have for a Horsemanship seminar?

Do the yurts have toilets?

Can I come visit in winter?

Can I bring my own horse to participate?

I want to join, but at another time

I have some specific food requirements

How do I book an experience?

How much is the deposit?

How much experience do I need to have for a Horsemanship seminar?

Do the yurts have toilets?

Can I come visit in winter?

Can I bring my own horse to participate?

from

from

1750 EUR

1750 EUR

/ person

/ person

Private Yurt
Private Yurt

+300 EUR

+300 EUR

/ person

/person

Stay in a yurt all of your own

Stay in a yurt all of your own

Specific diet
Specific diet

+150 EUR

+150 EUR

/ person

/person

Vegan, Gluten Free and others

Vegan, Gluten Free and others

4.8 ⭐ on Google from Happy Clients

4.8 ⭐ on Google from Happy Clients

4.8 ⭐ on Google from Happy Clients