Ranch Istra Star
About us
Ranch Istra Star has been operating as a small family, recreational riding center for many years. It is located in Medulin, only 10 km away from Pula.
We offer opportunities for recreational riding and trail rides personalized for both beginners and experienced riders.
We use horses of warm-blooded and full-blooded breeds of smaller and medium size who for the most time of the year live in a herd and their natural surroundings. On the trail, you are riding with a professional guide, and the groups are small and individually personalized to the knowledge and skills of the rider.
To ensure safe riding conditions and individual approach to each rider, groups consist of a maximum of 5 riders.
The equestrian club Istra Star was founded in 2011 with the goal of developing and increasing the popularity of equestrian sport and recreational riding.
The club is engaged in various activities involving horses and offers riding programs for children and adults.
Trail Rides
FOR BEGINNERS / FIRST TIMERS
TOUR 1 – price 35.00 € per person
Duration: 50 minutes (walk pace)
Length of the trail: approximately 5 km, forest and field paths
Suitable for beginners, people who have never ridden before, and families with children
TOUR 2 – price 60.00 € per person
Duration: 2 hours (walking pace)
Length of the trail: approximately 9 km, forest, field, and gravel roads. A short section of the trail runs along the seashore with a view of the wild rocky beaches and islands of the Kvarner Bay *
Suitable for beginners, but requires minimal physical fitness, as it can be physically demanding for first-time riders.
* We ride along the coast; we do not enter the sea with the horses. There are no sandy beaches in the area. We do not offer swimming with the horses.
FOR INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED RIDERS
TOUR 3 – price 40.00 € per person
Duration: 1h 15 min (includes trot and gallop, depending on the rider’s experience, and the pace is adjusted to the rider in the group with the least experience)
Length of the trail: approximately 7 km, forest and gravel roads, meadows, and vineyards
Suitable for regular riders and riders who are confident in the saddle at both trot and gallop
* For tours lasting 1h 15 min, the duration of the trail can be changed to 50 min if it is determined during the ride that the riders are not familiar with the basics of riding at the trot and/or gallop. The safety of the riders and the horses is always our priority.
TOUR 4 – price 60.00 € per person
Duration: 2 hours (includes trot and gallop, depending on the experience of the rider, and the pace is adjusted to the rider in the group with the least experience)
Length of the trail: approximately 11 km, forest and gravel roads; one short section of the trail runs along the seashore with a view of the wild rocky beaches and islands of the Kvarner Bay *
Adapted for regular riders and riders who are confident in the saddle, both at trot and at the gallop
* We ride along the coast; we do not enter the sea with the horses. There are no sandy beaches in the area. We do not offer swimming with the horses.
Riding expectations: when riding out we consider the different levels of riders and their expectations. If you are an advanced rider and some members of your family, friends or partner is a beginner or novice rider* – when riding together we will always adapt the level of riding to the least experienced rider to keep the ride safe and enjoyable.
* Beginner / novice rider = no experience so far or little experience.
Book An Appointment
When booking, please state the number of persons, indicate the tour you are interested in and your riding experience so far!
Details & Important Information
- Riding is possible only by calling in advance and reserving a date. The ranch is on private property so we CAN NOT accept walk-ins.
- The ride will take place only in case of stable weather conditions – no wind, rain and mud! In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the organizer has the right to cancel the appointment for safety reasons.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your ride time.
- Same-day rides may not be available.
- Horse riding for children: the minimum age for riding is 14 years. Younger experienced riders on request and with prior arrangement. Please note-there is no “sharing the same horse” allowed for an adult and their child.
- Our maximum group size is 5.
- No long neck-straps for cameras of any kind please, and no backpacks. Cell phones are acceptable for taking pictures.
- The weight limit: 85 kg (please respect the limit for the well-being of the horses)
- Dogs are allowed on the ranch but must be on a leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails.
- Our cancellation policy is 24 hours before your ride start time.
- Riding experience: Our horses are suitable for both beginners and intermediate/advanced riders. Beginner means a person with no experience so far or little experience.
- Beginners and novice are not allowed to trot and gallop.
- Mixed level group (both experienced and beginners wanting to ride together): the ride will be slow, in walk (or faster depending on the least experienced rider). In this case, there is no possibility for experienced riders to ride faster.
- RIDING ON THE BEACH: we ride only along the coast, we don`t enter the sea with horses. There are no sand beaches in the area. We do not offer swimming with horses.
- DRESS CODE: protective helmet obligatory (provided), long trousers and appropriate footwear (sneakers, walking shoes. No flip-flops and sandals are accepted).
- When booking, your riding experience must be precisely explained so the guides can plan the route and pace for the group
- Riding is at your own risk and a declaration of responsibility is signed before the ride
LOCATION
Ranch Istra Star,
Medulin
(in GPS type only “Ranch Istra Star”)
WORKING HOURS
always with a prior agreement and with a mandatory appointment reservation
Horseback riding is possible only with prior notice and appointment booking!
When booking, please state the number of persons, indicate the tour you are interested in and your riding experience so far!
Method of payment: cash
