Horses and tack
Horses and tack
Our stable is composed of forward-going Anatolian, Arab and cross-Arab mares who will surprise you with their robustness and their agility. They are small (1,50 m on average - the ideal size for trailing on tortuous paths !).
Responsive, well-balanced and respectful of the rider, they are also extremely sure-footed. Horses are assigned according to riding levels and riders' preferences, but the size and the weight of the rider are also important criteria.
The riding equipment includes hackamores and McClellan light trailing saddles. These are fitted with two saddle-bags for you to carry the pic-nic and personal belongings for the day.
Kapadokya Ranch
Our farm is at a short distance from the villages of Ortahisar and Urgup. Located in the heart of the national park, away from roads, it is the perfect starting point for nature trails and the exploration of Cappadocia's most famous valleys.
We share our home with 25 horses, dogs, cats, geese, and a donkey.
Our horses live together in a herd, which contributes to their well-being.
Don't look for boxes or a manège: when they are not on trail, our horses are grazing in the fields around the farm.
The team
Kapadokya Ranch is owned and managed by French-born Nicolas Guillo and Dominique Nonnet. Nicolas and Dominique will be your guides. They decided to make Cappadocia their home over 8 years ago and have been organising horseriding trails since then. They speak English and Turkish.
Connie will also be your guide, and Rifat, your assistant. Connie speaks English, French, Turkish and her native language, German. She has lived in Cappadocia for almost 20 years and she will tell you everything you want to know about the local culture and the Anatolian poneys, which she prefers above all others.
Rifat is a native of Ortahisar. His family has always owned stallions to work in the fields. His riding might not be very academic, but he's got an excellent seat ! He always keep an eye on the comfort of both equines and guests, and he will get out of his way to help you if you need anything at the camp.
