The world on horseback
We travel through the land on our mounts through towns, villages, fields, wilderness, over mountains, rivers, forests and sands, along the shores of lakes and oceans. On a good horse, we can reach any wild place.
THE DIRTY HOOVES
Our troops ventured to Ukraine’s Zbruch in 2005. In 2012, the riders appeared in Georgia, in the Caucasus mountains. Two years later, we raided the sands of Sahara and the Atlantic coast in Morocco. Now we’re sending incursions to Romania and Kyrgyzstan. And it’s not the end of our rouge expeditions!
Wildlife and animals
We care about the nature and animals, both wild and domesticated. We believe that, like a good rider should always respect the horse, a real traveller ought to respect the surrounding world.
We care about the people
We care about our companions as much as we do about our local partners in the destination countries. We play it fair and support the just and balanced development. We respect other cultures.
GETTING THOSE HOOVES DIRTY
We share our passion for horseback riding and travelling
Our story
We started our first treks in Poland, in 2005, as 'Lisowczycy' - named after a 17th-century irregular Polish cavalry unity. A bit later we expanded to Ukraine where we founded a stable in Ternopil region, which grew to be our major base of operations.
Today we ride across a number of countries, visit new ones and add new locations for our riders every year. Our ultimate goal is really simple: we want to travel the World on horseback. Everyone with the same passion is welcome - ride with us!
Riders unite!
We opened Dirty Hooves upon multiple requests from our riders scattered around the World. We're well aware of the fact that the Polish language is tricky, so we made it easier for all of you and launched a sister brand in English. That should make things much easier.
We're used to setting up English-speaking groups of riders coming from various countries. Our local partners often speak very basic English or don't speak it at all (although there are exceptions to this rule) so we usually provide a pilot who speaks both English and a local language.
The recruitment is on!
Alone or with friends – join the Dirty Hooves!
The Lone Riders
You want to embark on a trek but lack any companions? You can join our ranks! Pick the date and the destination from our ride calendar, fill the form and we will book a spot, and reach out to you shortly. In case of any questions – let us know. We reply to all messages!
Treks for groups
Are you a group of riders, willing to take the challenge together? Just let us know where and when you wish to go. We can book a place in our riding calendar for you. We could also plan a separate, dedicated trek if your group is big enough to form a party.
For one to fly, one needs only to take the reins.
The Dirty Hooves are always ready
Our incursions aim for the lands far and near. Each trek is an adventure, resulting in unpredictable situations. That’s why we take care of any matters, your safety above all.
Tour operator
We are registered in the official tour operators registry, listed by the Polish Ministry of Sports and Tourism (CEOTiPT), n. 10497.
Guarantees
We have the insurance guarantee and contribute to the Polish Insurance Guarantee Fund. We meet all obligations of a tour operator.
Insurance
We insure our riders over the trek duration. The insurance covers horsemanship and other high-risk sports.
Our Team
Dirty Hooves are led by Agnieszka and Pawel
Agnieszka
She loves horses. Exotic saddles, tough terrain or awful weather are just another challenges for her. If she's not on the road, she's likely to be found in a stable near Wrocław or planning new routes. Professionally, she’s been working in marketing for a few years now. In Dirty Hooves, she's responsible for organizing treks, creating new routes and contacting the party members.
Pawel
Horses don't scare him, but he's best with the horsepower. He loves bumpy local roads and driving on uncharted areas. Professionally, he's been involved with web technologies and management. In Dirty Hooves, he's responsible for the business part – he creates long-term plans and negotiates. Also, he drives far to reach the starting point of a new route.