Horseriding & Environmental Consciousness

I started horseback riding at the age of six at István Benedek's Camp Olympia stables in Rockville, Maryland. I continued English style indoor ring riding and jumping on a single horse, a German Thoroughbred. At 19 years old I volunteered starting horses around the farmlands of Hódmezővásárhely. I also volunteered one month in the Kéktói Ménes amongst a stud of 86 horses. I've been longriding since I am 22 years old and ever since I have ridden 150, 200, 250 and 300km-s multiple times in groups and alone. I graduated in horsebackriding instructing and horseback tourguide in 2023.

I herd the Hungarian Grey Cattle around the farm off horseback. Experienced horseriders have joined for the experience on events on the farm. One year I was a special guest at the Fekete Lovastanya / Black Horseranch of Kiskunfélegyháza at their Western Fest on a penning competition.

The environment of the farm is Ice Age, protected absinth, salty steppic grasslands. The biodiversity of the Eurasian grassland is a matter of debate to equate the biodiversity of primeval forests. There are three medieval plains' churches, the Royal Stables of Mezőhegyes, the Blaskovics crypt and estate where the internationally reknown horse Kincsem hails from and amongst some other Bronze Age burial mounds, one that rises above 10m within the 25km radius of the Blue Farm. The baths of Tótkomlós and Makó bath and spa's are a popular in a large range. The Makó Hagymatikum Spa has a wide range of international visitors.

The grasslands around the Blue Farm provide habitat for several indigenous semi-domesticated and wild animals. I am available for introducing them for class trips and anyone interested.

There is accomodation on the estate of the Blue Farm in the Small Farm. The Small Farm is also a renovated, more than 100 year old furnished building with a manual pump-well and candle lighting. It is without electricity. It is possible to charge electric equipment at the Blue Farm.

There is also accomodation for larger groups at the Great White Farm, that is a strawbale and brick constructed building. It has electric appliances and plumbing.

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