Riding and Driving at the Post Hotel in the stunning Italian Dolomites
Situated in the glorious Italian Alps. 4* hotel with pool, outstanding spa and fitness facilities. Daily rides out for intermediate and experienced riders on Haflingers and expert tuition in the indoor or outdoor sandschool on warmbloods and ponies suited to all levels and ages. Choice of accommodation in the hotel or 4* spacious farmhouse apartments. Carriage driving tuition also available from a European master. Ride and Spa. Learn to ride courses for beginners and 'improve your riding' adults' and childrens' courses. A great family destination with something for everyone.
The Riding
The largest riding stables in South Tyrol. 30 Warmblood and Haflinger horses from own stud. Facilities include a large sunny indoor riding hall and a sand school. Numerous different rides out into the stunning Alpine scenery; half-day and full-day rides up to the Alm plateaus. Highly qualified riding instructors for beginners to advanced riders. Dressage is taught up to advanced medium level, jumping is taught up to a height of 1.20m. Driving instruction on two-span carriages with international champion Hannes Weitlaner. Ride & Spa. Hiking and biking for non-riders.
The Riding Spa
at the Post in Italy is specially designed for horse riders: we have developed our own spa treatments in conjunction with experts from 'Art of Care' and at the University of Deggendorf. The treatments aid recuperation and regeneration after a long day in the saddle. This means that you are fit and raring to go by the very next morning; fully restored for your next horse-riding adventure!Examples of treatments inlcude hot hay and herb treatments, horse hair brush exfoliation scrubs as well as the trademark 'Rider's Massage' to ease and soothe those muscles used in horse riding! Bliss!! There is an extensive range of spa treatments available to suit everyone, including Pantai Luar, Honey back massages and chocolate and almond skin treatments. Please contact us for a full range should you wish to pre book your spa treatments.
Rides out in spectacular Alpine landscape on Haflingers
The much loved Haflinger has been an established breed since the 1800’s and orginates from the Tyrol area of Austria and Northern Italy. They take their name from the village of Hafling, and are a cross between the local Tyrol pony and Arab. All the pure bred Haflingers can be traced back to the first stallion, Folie.
Always chestnut in colour and with their distinctive flaxen mane and tail, they are sturdy yet energetic, surefooted enough to manage the steep mountain paths in their homeland, yet graceful enough to adapt to dressage and other disciplines under saddle. They are friendly and loveable creatures and are renowned for their sprightly gait and rocking horse canter. They are ideal trail riding horses and though small (usually between 13.2 hh and 15hh) are able to carry an adult with ease.
Driving courses
You can take a carriage ride to explore the local area or you can learn how to take the reins yourself in various carriages and marathon carriages The riding and carriage-driving instructor Hannes Weitlaner practices the sport of driving at international level. Tuition is given by the three-time Italian champion and participant in the one-horse carriage-driving world championships.
Horse-and-carriage driving made easy!
Competent and personal: Theory lessons in brightly-lit rooms with small groups. The grips are practiced at first in a »dry run« using the driving teaching device. Experienced and calm driving horses: Now we go out for a drive; the instructor monitors each move and helps with instructions. You will be taking the reins yourself in no time!
Hotel accommodation & facilities
Two possibilities: the 4* Hotel Post, or the 4* Tolderhof farmhouse apartments in a quiet location by the stables.
Hotel Post lies in the heart of this popular mountain village. It has a lovely indoor pool, sauna and steam grotto in the new 900m2 spa and offers various massages, aromatherapy soaks and beauty treatments. The restaurant offers delicious gourmet food from the Alpe-adria region. Special dinner once a week with wine tasting and live music. Sat-TV and wireless internet. All rooms with balcony or loggia, double and single rooms and luxurious suites.
Tolderhof apartment house lies right next to the riding stables at the edge of the village, 300m from the hotel Post. Guests may use all the facilities of the hotel including the restaurant for afternoon tea and the 5 course evening meal. Spacious, bright one and two room apartments for 2-4 people. Choose from B&B or the Post's famous and recommended 3/4 pension.
The hotel is open throughout the year for riding holidays. For details of winter riding with skiing in the famous Dolomiti Superski area, see Winter at the Post Hotel.
Press Articles
The Telegraph Newspaper, Health section.
Horse & Rider magazine.
Guest view:
'Just to let you know that we were delighted with our week in one of the apartments at the Tolderhof Post Hotel in Olang. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the views from out balcony were stunning - we are so glad that we took the option of bed and breakfast - the breakfasts were superb. Riding out on the delightful halflingers in the amazing countryside was an absolute treat. The riding staff were very kind, competent and very safety conscious - we had some superb canters along the forestry tracks. We will certainly return to this delightful spot in the dolomites. Just to let you know that the fly fishing in the area is amazing - my husband spent many long hours fishing in the rivers which are teeming with trout. There is so much to do in the area and the hotel staff are very helpful with their suggestions. It is so good to have a holiday which actually meets all our expectations - The Post Hotel in Olang certainly does this.' Jane (Sevenoaks).
Three-quarter board (breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner), based on two sharing a superior double room (30-35m2) with balcony and riding or driving program where stated. Price excludes flights, and insurance. High season supplements apply from 25th July to 8th August (£80 per person extra per week) and from 8 -22 August (£135 extra per person per week). Please contact us for a child discounts and single supplements. Prices include return car transfer from Innsbruck (except for singles who are advised to take the cost-effective coach transfer from Venice airport (Treviso or Marco Polo).
Guide prices only - please contact us for an exact quote since the price will depend on which category rooms are available and how many in your group and the time of year you wish to travel.
7 nights
With riding £823 (10 hrs per week, trail riding or group lesson) or £717 per person if 4 people booking. Without riding: £676 (or £571 if 4 people booking).
4 nights short break
With riding: £533 (3 days riding, 5 hours total) or £439 if 4 people. Without riding: £459 or £355 if 4 people.
Extra riding
Full day trail rides £80. 3 hours trail riding £45. Private dressage/jumping lessons £45 (20% reduction for each additional person). Block of ten rides which can be used for group lessons or hacks £150. Learn-to-ride lunge lessons (25 mins) £20.
Driving course
With 10 lessons: £375 (drives with 2 horse pairs). Individual driving lessons £50. Carriage rides: £50
Ride & Spa
Rider's Special Spa: £99 for horse hair brush exfoliation and peeling, a hot hay and alpine herb decoction treatment and a full rider's massge. Treatments also available separately. Various spa and beauty packages from one day (c. £80) to 3 day (£150) and weekly packages (£169) for both men and women. Spa includes use of indoor pool and saunas (Finnish, Herb) and Aroma steambath. Please contact us for a list of spa treatments and prices. Available as a 7 night or 4 night break.
4* Tolderhof Apartments
30m2 - 55m2 with two rooms for 2-4 people (Type A). The price is per person in an apartment on half-board with return airport transfer, min 2 and max 4 (for type A) : £364 (without riding) and £512 with 10 hours of riding. Reductions for the 3rd and 4th person in the larger apartments (up to 4 people). Free use of pool and spa area of the Post hotel. Smaller apartments and double rooms without kitchens (30m2 for 2-3 people) also available. Please contact us for a price (also for prices on a bed and breakfast basis).
Holidays can generally be of any duration and start on any day (except where specified).
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These prices are guidelines only. Please contact us for an exact quote since prices will vary depending on the season, the amount of riding you wish to do and whether you are travelling alone or with a group. To calculate the equivalent cost of your holiday in another currency, please visit XE.com's Universal Currency Converter.
Please note that during busy periods, the horses will have a rest day on Sundays.
The Summer season kicks off on June 4th.
The nearest airports are Innsbruck (124km, approx 1hr 30mins transfer) in Austria, Treviso (182km, approx 2hr 40mins transfer) in Italy, and Munich (280km, approx 3hr transfer) in Germany. A minibus or car transfer to Innsbruck is included in the cost of the holiday. An inexpensive public bus service operates from Treviso and Marco Polo airports which can be booked online when you book your flights; we can arrange for your bus to be met. Please deduct £100 per adult from the prices below if you are using this service or renting a car. The nearest train station is: Olang (2hrs 30mins with one change from Innsbruck). Austrian train timetable.
Car hire: A week's car hire from Innsbruck costs from £133 www.holidayautos.co.uk
First Choice (London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester to Innsbruck).
Flythomascook (London Gatwick and Manchester to Innsbruck).
British Airways (London Gatwick to Innsbruck, London Heathrow to Munich).
Austrian Airlines (London Heathrow to Innsbruck).
Ryanair (London Stansted, Liverpool, Dublin and Shannon to Treviso).
Easyjet (London Gatwick, Bristol and East Midlands to Treviso. London Stansted to Munich).
Lufthansa (London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester to Munich).
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We can advise on flying from other airports, train, car hire and self-drive options - please contact us.
Austrian train timetable.
Self-drive: Car rental can be booked easily and inexpensively online with Holiday Autos. Please tell us so that we can reduce the quote of your holiday.
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Riding ability
Beginners to advanced riders welcome. Hacking is for intermediate and advanced riders. Riders are required to tack-up their own horses. Haflinger ponies are used for the hacks; they are generally well behaved, sure-footed and are familiar with the terrain.
What to bring
Riding trousers or jeans, chaps or mini chaps, sun cream, rain wear, riding hat and sturdy boots. For overnights in the mountain huts you will need a sleeping bag, a small rucksack and a torch. Although rarely insisted upon outside the UK, you should always wear your hat whilst mounted. Although hard hats are available in all our riding establishments, you are advised to bring your own.
Weather
Current weather forecasts for the next five days for Salzburg can be found here and weather information for the Tyrol region and Austria in general can be found here.
Environmental issues
You can calculate the CO2 emission of your journey to Italy at Climate Care and compensate for your 'environmental footprint'. If you let us know how much it is we will be happy to pay this on your behalf.
In the office, we use paper from sustainably managed forests and recycled material where possible.
We encourage you to travel onwards from your arrival airport by rail when possible, and will book seats on your behalf.
Consumer protection
As a member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), an Association approved by the Department of Trade and Industry, this company has provided a Bond to meet the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. These regulations apply to packages sold in the UK and this Bond provides security for the money paid over by its UK customers and for their repatriation to the UK in the event of this company's insolvency.
How to book
To make a non-binding enquiry or a provisional booking, please fill in the reservations & enquiries form. Once we have checked availability, we will send you a quote with a holiday reference number by email. To secure your holiday, a deposit is required of £200 per person (or half the cost of the holiday, whichever is lower) and forward any insurance premiums to the insurance company. You should book your flights at this stage, and forward details to us so that we can organise your transfers. The balance of payment must be received by us not less than eight weeks before departure. Payment instructions.
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