Fearless Horsemanship · Götzens, Austria
Bitless trail riding through the Tyrolean foothills near Innsbruck
Bitless trail riding with Fearless Horsemanship in the foothills of the Tyrol near Gotzens, just outside Innsbruck. Every horse is ridden without a bit, the focus on trust and communication between horse and rider. Rides head out through Alpine forests, along streams and across green fields, with sessions to suit beginners and experienced riders, and multi-day trail expeditions for those who want to go further.
The ethos is gentle and communication-led, and rides are matched to you, so beginners are welcome as well as experienced riders. All horses are ridden bitless. The multi-day trail expeditions ask for a bit more fitness and confidence.
Horses trained and ridden bitless, calm and responsive, with welfare and trust at the centre.
Rides set out from near Gotzens into the forests and fields of the Tyrolean foothills, all bitless, with time given to the connection between horse and rider. Longer trail expeditions string several days together through the mountains.
Local guesthouses around the day rides, with simple mountain stays on the multi-day expeditions.
Meals locally or on the trail, as per your trip.
Best months: May to October
The Alpine riding season runs roughly May to October.
Nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN)
Transfers: Gotzens is about 20 minutes from Innsbruck
Fly to Innsbruck, then a short drive to Gotzens.
