Banca dati dei progetti dei PSR
Equestrian Naturalist Centre
Summary
This is an innovative rural tourism project that aims to offer horse riding facilities and training in an area where such centres do not exist. The riding centre will include other leisure facilities for horse riders and their families.
Background
The promoter is himself a horse rider and has been training horses for years together with active participation in competitions. He has decided to transform his “hobby” into a permanent job and offer the local area with an innovative sport and leisure alternative. There are currently no riding centres in Karditsa.
Objective
The project aims at the creation of a horse riding centre in order to contribute to tourism development in the area, in particular rural tourism.
Main activities
The investment includes: a) construction of facilities such as a riding arena, wooden stables, a storage house for animal feed, a wooden hut for saddles, a roofed leisure area, a playground, parking space and landscaping works; b) provision of equipment for the above installations, such as riding equipment, catering, leisure and playground equipment; c) promotional activities such as a website and publicity material (leaflet); d) purchase of seven horses and a trailer for horse transportation
Results & Benefits
The project will provide the area with an innovative sports and leisure centre, offering facilities for both riders and their families. The riding centre will have an integrated character making several options available, such as hiring a horse for riding, therapeutic riding, riding lessons, stabling of riding horses, training horses for riding and leisure services for customers. It is also envisaged that one full time employment post will be created.
Lessons learnt
Knowing your subject is fundamental for the success of innovative rural tourism interventions. It has been important that the beneficiary is a horse rider himself and is aware of the needs and requirements for setting up an equestrian centre of high quality.
Project location and other information
Karditsa, Thessaly
Region
Thessalia
RDP Territory
Greece
Total project cost (€)
252 000
EAFRD contribution (€)
100 800
National contribution (€)
25 000
Private contribution (€)
126 000
Contact name
Evangelos Theologis
Telephone
+30 6932 706080
Languages for contact
English, Greek
At a glance
Country
Greece
Final beneficiary type
Individual farmers
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
13/12/2010
End Date:
01/07/2013
Theme / Measure:
Implementing the LEADER Approach
Implementing local development strategies
413. Quality of life/diversification
Keywords:
Horses, Rural tourism, Leader, Entrepreneurship, Recreational facilities
Last update
26/02/2013