Horse Riding

The Czech Republic belongs to the family of countries with a long tradition of horse breeding, horse riding and horse racing. There are many opportunities to see interesting horse races; the most famous being the Great Pardubicka Steeplechase. There are many stud farms and establishments offering horse loving tourists the opportunity to listen to lectures on horse riding, enjoy trips in horse drawn carriages and, of course, get into the saddle. If you are an experienced rider, a beginner or just a curious tourist looking for some adventure, send us your enquiry and we will do the donkey work!

The first steeplechase in Pardubice was organised by the local hunting club, under the auspices of the Czech Society of Races.

The first steeplechase took place on the site of the present racecourse. The foundation of the racing circuit in Pardubice.

First running of the Great Pardubicka Steeplechase. Fourteen horses participated. (1883-Count Carl Kinsky, riding a half-blood mare Zoedone (Osvestry, Miss Honiton) won the Grand National at Aintree. The jockey was the owner of the Czech-bred horse, trained by W.H.P. Jenkins.)

The first post-war Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase held on the racecourse, which had been reconstructed following war damage. A record number of 60 000 spectators attended.

The Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase was run for the hundredth time. It was the first running following the fall of the communist regime, and was sponsored by the Ceska Pojistovna Insurance Company.

Dostihovy Spolek a.s. took over the organisation of races at the racecourse in Pardubice, based on a contract with the town of Pardubice, and under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic and the Mayor of Pardubice.

Opening of the Town Grandstand, providing much better facilities for racegoers.