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Horse riding
The nature of the Ukrainian Carpathians and riverbanks are suitable for riding. Traveling by developed routes tourists become acquainted with different districts, way of life and culture of local people that didn't change much over the last three hundred years.
In many mountain districts you may ride as much as you want. In some areas you will be offered a special hutsul breed of horse - "Hutsulyk", the kind, quiet and friendly, low, of strong constitution it considered to be one of the best mountain breeds. This horse is noted for its firmness and capability for carrying of heavy load by mountain valleys. The Hutsul horse breed can be referred to the ancient one, because the first mentions about it date back to 1603. In a history there are facts concerning the purchase of horses for the Austrian army. Hungary and principality Luxembourg bought the best horses for breeding. The local people appreciate very much the mountain horse praising it in the songs and legends. Almost in every village as well as in the tourist centers you can rent a horse for riding at the reasonable price. Nearby the regional centers there are horse farms where you will be instructed in riding. The ride in the national clothes will give you unforgettable impressions and even a beginner will believe in his own strength.
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