A small family horse ranch in Irinovac, Croatia — minutes from Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Ever since I was a child, I was completely enchanted by horses. I would draw them, paint them, collect horse figurines — they lived in my imagination every single day. And when I grew up, the dream never left me. It just got louder.
In 2016, I bought my first horse — he wore the number 201. That number stuck, and years later it became the name of the ranch. In 2023, I brought home Blacky and Brandy together. Then came Zoro, then Felix. One at a time. No plan, no investors, no business card — just a woman who couldn't say no to a good horse.
Today the ranch is small on purpose. Four horses, one guide, one stretch of forest, and as many rides as the daylight allows. I still pick the horse for every guest myself. I still walk beside the first-time riders. And I still smile when the kids wave goodbye to Brandy like they're losing a friend.
Every horse on the ranch has a story, a temperament, and the kind of guest they're happiest carrying. Here they are.
Blacky is the steady one — the horse you'll meet first if it's your first time in the saddle. He sets the pace for the rest, never rushes, and reads his rider. If you've never ridden before, he's the reason you'll finish your hour smiling instead of sore.
Zoro came from the racing world — the kind of horse who used to fly for a living. He's older now, slower, and very patient. For experienced riders who want a horse that still remembers what it's like to move fast, Zoro is the one. He doesn't need you to tell him what to do.
Brandy is the softest of the four. Warm, quiet, forgiving — she's the horse we match with children and nervous first-timers. She will not surprise you. She will walk where you ask, stop where you ask, and let you pet her for as long as you want at the end.
Felix is the baby of the group — full of energy, curious about everything, a little mischievous. For riders with some experience who want a horse with personality, Felix is a favorite. He'll test you gently, then carry you beautifully.
Send a message and we'll get back to you with available slots, the right horse for your experience level, and everything you need to bring.
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