Development of equestrian tourism in the Podlaskie voivodeship in the light of research Cover Image

Rozwój turystyki konnej w województwie podlaskim w świetle badań
Development of equestrian tourism in the Podlaskie voivodeship in the light of research

Author(s): Mikołaj Jalinik
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Instytut Rozwoju Wsi i Rolnictwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: equestrian tourism; equestrian sports; natural assets

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyzes the development of equestrian tourism in the Podlaskie voivodeship. This voivodeship has particularly good conditions for the organization of such type of activity and for conducting research owing to the presence of large number of horses on its territory. Horses are still used here by farmers for work in the fields and for transport. However, various horse-riding centers and clubs are being also established in the region. Some of them offer hippo-therapy. Equestrian tourism is the only discipline of qualified tourism in which two beings take part – a human and a horse. A horse has also become an inspiration and a rewarding topic for many painters, writers and sculptors.

  • Issue Year: 152/2011
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 189-199
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish