Horse-riding camp in Bakonybél

For some real Hungarian horse-riding experience, Adri-Ilo spent a week in an American-style ranch in the beautiful village of  Bakonybél a few hours west of Budapest. The Wikipedia article on Bakonybél mentions "an unusual attraction" which is a "19th century American ranch, not very far from the village, with horse-related activities." This was the place the girls stayed for a week, and it is a place of some renown, as the ranch was the center of an "Indian camp" organized by Hungarian folk legend Cseh Tamás (the Hungarian Bob Dylan, if you will) back in the 60's and 70's. None of this history was of particular interest to the girls, who were just there to ride and spend time with the horses.    

Ilona with a young mule. 

The competition on the last day: who can ride the fastest without trotting?

One never tires of looking at beauties such as these....

Contemplation

Amazing turn put Adri in the lead. Unfortunately the Adri-horse team started to gallop, perhaps celebrating their sudden lead, and disqualified themselves. 

Happy camper (well, perhaps next year!)