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Since the time of Hippocrates, the concept of "hippotherapy" has been known - treatment with a horse. Indeed, these animals have a unique ability to lead a person out of a closed internal space, awaken the desire to communicate with people, learn about the world around them, and enjoy life. When you get nervous or tired, it's worth talking to the horses for half an hour - you become a completely different person. We invite you to spend the whole day in the company of these amazing animals. In addition to recreational recreation, cognitive excursions are waiting for you, filled with entertaining, amazing facts from the life of horses.
First, we will introduce you to the Elitar horse breeding farm, the main purpose of which is to breed breeding and sports horses of the Hanoverian breed. This is an amazing breed of horses, distinguished by its gracefulness and royal exterior. The Hanoverian breed is one of the leaders in the world ranking of the World Federation of Sport Horse Breeding. During the tour, you will learn the history of how a horse became a domestic animal, the variety of breeds that exist in the world, and what requirements professional sports horse breeds must meet. You will be introduced to the cycle of reproduction of horses from breeding to rearing, training and factory testing of young animals. Of course, there will be time to communicate with these amazing animals, the opportunity to treat them with fresh carrots, to feel the warmth of their rough tongue and the softness of velvet wool.
The "session of hippotherapy" will continue in the hospitable realm of mini-horses - the Kostin Dvor horse breeding farm. Here, on a picturesque territory of 4 hectares with its own pond and orchard, there is a modern stable. Its inhabitants are miniature horses. Their main distinguishing quality, of course, is small stature and a special kind horse character. Miniature horses are not ponies, but an independent, rare breed. Their height does not exceed 86 cm at the withers. At the same time, there are horses and 38 cm, while they weigh from 20 to 65 kg.
You will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these funny horses, learn the history of this breed and their distant Paleolithic ancestors. Children love these horses very much and call them “Humpbacked Skates”, and they also remember the rhyme: “I love my horse, I will comb her hair smoothly!”, Moreover, you will have this opportunity. "Miniki" are very fond of when they braid their braids and decorate them with colorful bows. After tea drinking, there will be an opportunity to ride in a horse-drawn cart.
09.00 - Departure of the bus from metro station Turgenevskaya. Travel information.
Visit to the Elitar breeding farm: a story about the Hanoverian breed of horses, a tour of the stable, a demonstration on the arena (parade ground) of mares with foals and stallions.
Visiting the Kostin Dvor mini-horse farm: visiting the stables, getting to know Shetland ponies and mini-horses, a hairdressing master class, tea drinking, horseback riding (for an additional fee - 300 rubles per person. Payment at the office).
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An amazing journey into the world of Lilliputian horses, the smallest horses from the Shetland Islands. After all, they are slightly larger than a shepherd in height. Full immersion in the world of unusual and very kind animals. The program will be interesting for both children and adults.Price: from 1480 RUB
Do you know that there are very small horses? Not ponies, but horses. This breed of horses can be safely kept at home or in the country with a plot of 6 acres. They are more like cute plush toys - the height at the withers of a mini-horse does not exceed 86 centimeters, or even less. Thus, the height of the mini-horse is the same size as a large and medium dog. So, on our tour you will get to know them.
miniature horses have a calm and friendly disposition. In addition to their small stature, their breeding was based on a very important trait for all miniks without exception, namely their good disposition. The good nature of any of the minis will never match their "big" brothers. There is an opinion that an ordinary horse, but not large for its breed, often has a bad temper. This is by no means the case for mini-horses. Mini horses are a completely different species. His main distinguishing quality is certainly small stature and a special kind horse character. They get along very well with children and become their best friends. Unlike other pets, mini horses require special care, which, as practice shows, brings pleasure and entertainment. Children love combing their manes and braiding their pets in fancy hairstyles. They love to walk with them and feed them. In addition to bringing joy, a mini-horse will contribute to the development of such qualities in a child as responsibility and care.
The mini horse is smart, brave and beautiful learns various tricks - like a dog. You can simply teach her various commands - stand, lie down, sit, bring diarrhea, play ball, give a paw (or rather, a leg), neigh on command, jump on command, and so on. You can teach her to start moving on command, and then, on command, change gaits - from step to trot, from trot to canter and again transition to a walk or trot and a complete stop.
Visiting a private farm, we will see not only mini-horses, but also Shetland ponies(the smallest in its class), and we can also ride.
Only children weighing up to 30-35 kg, older children and adults will be able to ride in a light cart (adults ride 1 person each) or on big horse
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At the end of the program in a cozy game room you will find tea party with cookies and bagels.
Highlights of the tour:
- the farm is located 30 km from the Moscow Ring Road, and it takes no more than 40 minutes to get to it;
- unlike most farms and animal kennels, where dirt and bad smells are a characteristic feature, this farm is more like a 4-star hotel than a place for horses to stay.
Tour duration ~ 5 hours (approximately).
Gathering at metro station "Yugo-Zapadnaya" at 09:45. Departure at 10:00.
Program cost:
adult - 1480 rubles.
child - 1480 rubles.
The tour price includes:
Additionally paid:
The cost of riding a mini-horse, in a cart and on a large horse is 350 rubles. (paid additionally at the office).
The information on the site is not public offer and is informative: for clarification, please contact the managers.
The travel time and duration of the tour are indicative.
On all excursions, you must have a passport with you, for children - a birth certificate.
Foreign citizens must have a migration card with them.
Other important conditions for booking excursions.
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05/05/2016 Olga
Good afternoon. 05/03/2016 I was on an excursion with my son, got a lot of positive emotions. The guide Pavel spoke very interestingly about mini horses. At the farm itself, they gave us a tour and let the children stroke, comb and feed these cute animals. Thank you. We will definitely go on other excursions with your travel agency.
08/10/2015 Puzikova Olga
08/08/15 \"Visiting the mini-horses\" . My daughter dreamed of making this trip. She is 10 years old. She has been interested in horses for a long time, reads, studies breeds, but she did not have the opportunity to visit the stable. We are very grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to visit \"Zakharov's Farm \". This is a great opportunity to meet amazing animals, learn and see firsthand how they live! The owners and employees are wonderful people! Competent specialists in their difficult work, kind and sympathetic. The program is thoroughly thought out: acquaintance with the stable, different types horses, ponies and mini-horses, riding and even tea drinking! Perfect cleanliness and comfort in the household! How much effort, labor and health invested!!! Only positive emotions and words of gratitude. And the assessment of the child is probably the most important thing! Her dream came true!!! Thanks a lot! We plan to visit this wonderful event again. Special thanks to the driver for a comfortable ride on the difficult roads near Moscow and to the guide Pavel Maslov for an interesting story and creating a cozy atmosphere throughout the trip. There is only one wish - to increase the duration of your stay on the farm. Recommend to parents with children! Children will be delighted!
22.05.2015 Komissarova Oksana
05/17/2015 were on an excursion \ . Impressions are wonderful. Pleasant friendly guide (Galina), polite driver, comfortable bus, directly on the farm itself - interesting information about horses, easily perceived by children, in general - a friendly atmosphere. A suitable collection point for waiting for all participants until the time of departure is at McDonald's, i.e. under the roof. Rainy cool weather did not affect the mood. Thank you very much!
07/27/2014 Tatyana
July 27, 2014 went on an excursion with a child of 6 years. I liked it very much, I recommend it to everyone! The tour was conducted by the hostess of the farm, Elena Viktorovna, a very sweet, friendly and pleasant woman. She told us a lot of interesting things about the life of horses on the farm, about the farm itself, about the breeds and their characteristics. We took pictures, the child rode horses and combed them (at the end he said that it was easier to get a dog, because there was less trouble). Then they drank tea and biscuits. Everything was fun and good mood. We really liked our guide - Pavel. VERY interesting told everything about horses, ponies, mustangs, etc. I didn’t want to sleep on the bus, I wanted to listen! Dmiriy - the driver, also liked it very much (quickly and accurately drove us there and back). The bus was very comfortable and new, with good air conditioning. In general, the day off was great, we also managed to go to the dacha .... Thank you all !!!
05/11/2014 Natalia
We went on a tour on May 11th. Everyone liked it very much! Thanks a lot to the driver Andrey. guide Pavel and guide and hostess Elena. Excellent conditions, wonderful information, and very tasty tea) I think we will use the services of the "Travel Store" more than once. The organization is excellent - no delays and conflict situations. The children are, of course, delighted! Adults, too. Thank you very much! We recommend to everyone.
05/05/2014 Anton
Good afternoon. We were on an excursion "05/04/2014. I liked everything very much, the guide - quite interesting and understandable for the kids, he told about mini horses, ponies, etc. In general, everything is very positive. But there are a few remarks: carefully plan your seats on the bus, several people had vouchers for the same places.It should be added in the description that the purchase of horseback riding includes riding in a cart and riding.In principle, it would be great, if not a time limit.Therefore, I consider the time spent on the farm need to increase Thank you.
Great tour! The guide was there on time, the bus left without delay. We had a guide Pavel. Many thanks to him for an interesting story during the road! So much information! The farm was pleasantly surprised by the staff. Everyone is very attentive, polite and friendly! Such people are a rarity these days. I would like to wish them prosperity and a rich sponsor) The farm is in excellent condition, everything is neat, but I imagine with what efforts all this is done. Rich people, help them a little! They deserve it! The horses are adorable, but that's too much to say. Our children (2 years 3 months and 4.5 years old) really enjoyed it, it was interesting, exciting, they took part in everything. We had a wonderful guide on the farm, Svetlana. Like a professional tour guide. Very well spoken and knows how to grab attention. All the children in the group listened to her with bated breath. A very nice girl. Bottom line: we recommend this tour! Get a huge boost of positive energy both from the animals themselves and from the people you have to face!
For all animal lovers, and especially horses, in the Moscow region there is a unique Kostin Dvor farm, where very rare breeds of mini-horses are bred. And since there are long New Year holidays ahead, it will be easier to make time for a short but interesting trip. Children will especially like this trip, for whom in late December and early January the farm arranges New Year's programs with gifts and horseback riding.
mini horses
You can come here as part of an excursion group. In this case, tourists leave Moscow at about 12 noon, so there will be no need to get up early on weekends. An interesting entertainment program will await the children at the place: at first they will be able to take part in various competitions and quizzes, where the children will be able to show their ingenuity and ingenuity. Then they will have the opportunity to ride big and small horses. And later Santa Claus will give gifts to everyone. But in order to get on such a holiday trip, you need to be puzzled by buying a ticket in advance.
We decided to go to Kostin Dvor spontaneously and on our own, when we were tired of the monotonous weekend. In addition, we had a five-year-old niece visiting us, who really wanted to see the little horses.
Since we went to the Kostin Dvor farm for the first time, we got up early, decided to lay time for traffic jams so as not to get there by the arrival of the excursion group, then, of course, we would not have had the opportunity to ride our niece on mini-horses. However, we arrived very quickly.
The Kostin Dvor farm is located 50 kilometers from Moscow in the village of Senkino-Sekerino along the Kaluga highway. We were moving along the navigator, and at the end of the path we were helped by signs on a country road. Therefore, we arrived quite early, around 10 o'clock in the morning, at first we did not see people at the farm at all.
Then the stable workers came out, and we asked if we could ride horses. It turned out that until the tour group arrived, we can walk around the territory, look at mini-horses and ride a niece on a horse in the arena for a fee. I understand that the cost of one lap will be as agreed with the workers. The official cost on the website is 300 rubles for two laps (150 rubles for one lap).
The farm "Kostin dvor" is located on 4 hectares. It has its own stable, riding arena, a small pond, summer houses and gazebos. In summer, of course, everything looks more fun: here you can fry kebabs and go fishing in the pond, and you can stay overnight in wooden houses. In winter, the main joy is the horses, for the sake of which we came here.
Farm Territory Kostin Dvor
stable building
We are all used to the fact that a small horse is a pony. However, mini-horses are an independent species of animals. When exactly they appeared is unknown. One thing is clear that such horses were the result of many years of work of breeding farms, where the smallest individuals with a good-natured and calm character were selected. They differ from ponies in the proportionality of the body, characteristic of large horses. They have fairly long legs for their size and small hooves. At the same time, their growth reaches a maximum of 86 cm. And there are also very short individuals about 40 cm in height.
Mini horses on the farm
There are several breeds of mini-horses that were bred in the North and South America. In Russia, such horses appeared around 2004, and now there are not many private farms involved in their breeding. Because of their small size and very friendly nature, mini horses are ideal for teaching young children how to ride. Such a horse will be able to withstand a child weighing up to 35 kg. More adult children are already riding ponies.
mini horses
And parents can ride standard horses, there are some on the farm. For riding there is a special arena for riding.
The niece was chosen a mini-horse and put on a protective helmet. Then, accompanied by a stable worker, she rode a few laps on the horse. These cutest creatures caused great delight in the child, all the way back we listened to how much she would like to take such a “mini car” home.
Riding a mini horse
During excursions, children are allowed to feed the horses and braid their pigtails. But, even communicating with these cute animals through a small fence, you get great pleasure, because they themselves come up and poke their cute muzzle in their palms. The threshold of mime-target rolls over.
After riding a little more down the hill and going around the entire territory of the farm, we got ready to go back. In addition, it got colder and the next visitors began to arrive. In general, I highly recommend the Kostin Dvor farm for a short trip with young children. Communication with mini-horses will benefit and delight kids and adults.
How to get to the farm Kostin Dvor to mini-horses
Address: Moscow, Troitsky TO, Senkino-Sekerino village (about 50 km from Moscow along the Kaluga highway).
Opening hours from 10 to 18-00 (from 13-14 feeding horses, no riding).
Tours are held at 12-00 and 16-00.
Official site
A small hobby for a huge pleasure. The first farm of miniature horses in the Urals is waiting for replenishment again. Tatyana Mustyakimova, a resident of Chelyabinsk, changed her job to an unusual hobby two years ago.
American miniature horses have a Ural idyll. After a delicious breakfast of hay, muesli and some carrots, each inhabitant of a small farm is busy with a very important task. Someone on the sand is sunbathing or washing. Someone walks on a leash, and someone learns the basics of training. While Khatenka is doing "Up", Lyalya starts with a simple one. If the dog gives the owner a paw, then the mini-horse gives a leg.
Lyalechka is not only smart, but also very musical. In his free time, he likes to stand on a wooden barrel and play it like a drum. Tiny horses are generally distinguished by a cheerful and playful disposition. For breeder Tatyana Mustyakimova, a small horse is an ideal pet.
“They are all quite curious, quite sociable, always ready to communicate with any child. They will never bite, they will never kick,” says Tatyana Mustyakimova, a mini-horse breeder.
Horses are carried on the hands here - both literally and figuratively. Reduced copies of riding horses weigh little, they also eat at a minimum. Now there are already 15 guests on the farm: Shetland and mini ponies, Appaloosa ponies and Tatiana's special pride - American miniatures. “The mane is curly, because this girl is only a year old, she is small,” Tatyana Mustyakimova explains. “But she will not grow any more - the breed standard is up to 86 centimeters in total.”
"I was rollerblading, I look: like a horse and not a horse, some small ones. And so, I changed big horses on small ones, and I really like it," says Ksenia Taran, a volunteer.
Among the small horses that were bred in Europe in the 70s and then transported to America, today, it turns out, there are big and serious competitions. There is also agility in the world - a track with obstacles, and show jumping, only without a rider, and driving - this is when mini-ponies race on carts. Tatyana dreams of holding such competitions in Russia. Her tiny horses have more than once stated the ideal height, excellent weight and the straightest legs.
Fante is only a year old, but in Russia she is already a rising star: this spring she won first place at an exhibition in St. Petersburg. The blue-eyed affectionate beauty was recognized as the best in her age. However, none of the horses has star disease. The main thing for them is not public recognition, but love, communication and attention. And Tatyana plans to expand the boundaries of her farm so that small horses coexist there with large ones.
We invite students and their parents to excursion to mini-horses during which adults and children will get acquainted with amazing animals. Mini-horse farm in the Moscow region- this is a unique place, the analogue of which is difficult to find all over the world.
mini horses- this is not at all a pony, as many people think. Nature and people - Argentinean farmers have managed to create a unique charming creature of the Farabella breed.
The horse character of these crumbs is distinguished by its intelligence, calm and friendly disposition. Their innate jumping ability over various obstacles causes tenderness and delight. You will see all this on excursions to the mini-horse farm.
These horses are perfectly trained and gentle with a person and, especially, with children, for whom horses become best friends. They can be easily taught various commands, like a dog - to stand, lie down, sit, play ball, give a paw (or rather, a hoof), neigh on command, and so on.
mini horses are indispensable when teaching children to ride, because due to their size they do not cause fear of falling. Communication between a child and a small horse is not only the first step in Big world equestrian sports, the effect of communication is simply invaluable, because it has a huge psychotherapeutic effect on nervous system child.
Treatment with a horse has been known since the time of Hippocrates. This section of zootherapy is called hippotherapy. Specialists on the farm have developed various programs, taking into account the individual characteristics of the child's development, communication difficulties, any personal problems in the family and school.
We invite children and their parents to visit miniature animals, where you will learn how these wonderful creatures live and what they eat, what breeds live on a farm in the Moscow region, how to care for miniatures, how to clean and wash them, and about ammunition. At the entrance to the stable you will be told important rules behavior with animals.
At the end of the trip, we will be shown the champion of the miniature Appaloosa breed. Then the guests go outside, to the paddock, where they can clean, comb and feed the horses.
At the end of the program, you will be able to ride horses. Children weighing up to 30-35 kg can ride on horseback, older children and adults can ride in a light cart or on a large horse. At your request, we are ready to arrange for you tea party with sweets.
In the souvenir shop you will find many interesting themed souvenirs.
Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes + 30 minutes for tea
Direction: 30 km. Kaluga highway.
Program cost per person:
| Duration | 20+2 | 30+2 | 40+2 |
| 6 hours | 1350 | 990 | 850 |
The price of the tour includes: bus, guide-accompanying, excursion service on the farm
Additionally:
-tea with sweets + 50 rubles. \person (payment at the office of the travel agency)
-Horse riding + 250 rubles per person (payment on the spot)
