Horse riding in Meran - the home country of Haflinger horses

The most beautiful race course Meran Mais near the city centre offers a great areal of 40 ha; a racing school with an equestrian centre and polo place. For further information: www.centroequestremerano.it and www.meranomaia.it. There are also private riding stables in the surroundings offering interesting possibilities to go for a ride – for beginners and experienced.

Events for horse enthusiasts

Easter Monday:
traditional "Haflinger Galopprennen" (races) with the well-known Haflinger horses

September:
"Große Preis von Meran", an endow steeple-chase, coupled with the national lottery

October:
"Maia October celebration", Meran „grape procession“