Kerem Bey Horse Farm
Istanbul riding guide.
Practical tips from Sarıyer for visitors who want to ride a horse for the first time, drive an ATV on forest tracks or spend a day in the green north of Istanbul.
ATV Tour in Istanbul, Quad Biking in Belgrade Forest
An ATV tour is one of the easiest ways to swap the city for forest tracks and sea air. This guide covers the four routes, prices, what to expect on your first drive and how to book in English.
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Benefits of Horse Riding, What You Gain in Body and Mind
The benefits of horse riding are usually felt through balance, time spent outdoors and the bond you build with a horse. In this guide we describe, without exaggeration, what a rider really gains and how to get started.
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Horse Farm Photoshoot in Istanbul, Posing Ideas and Safety
If you are planning a photoshoot at a horse farm, think about the light first and the horse's comfort second. This guide covers the right time of day, backdrops, outfit colours and how to pose safely next to a horse.
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Horse Farms in Istanbul, How to Choose One
Most horse farms in Istanbul are in the north of the city, around Sarıyer and Belgrade Forest, between the forest and the Black Sea coast. There are also options on the Asian side and in the rural districts to the west. In this guide you will find which areas to look at, what to check when choosing a farm and what to confirm before you come.
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Horse Riding and Breakfast, a Day Plan in Sarıyer
To combine horse riding and breakfast in one day in Istanbul, the north of Sarıyer at the edge of Belgrade Forest is a good place to go. In this guide you will find how to plan the day, which ride suits you and what to know before you come.
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Horse Riding for Kids, a Guide to the First Lesson and the Arena
Horse riding for kids starts with a calm first meeting with the horse and moves at the child's own pace. In this guide we walk you through the process, from the first arena ride to private lessons.
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Horse Riding in Istanbul, a Visitor's Guide for 2026
You do not have to leave Istanbul to ride a horse through a forest or along a beach. This guide covers where to ride, which route suits you, what it costs and how to book in English.
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Horse Farm near Kilyos, Kısırkaya and Zekeriyaköy
If you are looking for somewhere to ride a horse in Kilyos or Zekeriyaköy, the farm you want may be right next door. Kerem Bey Horse Farm is in Uskumruköy, Sarıyer, a neighbour of both. This guide covers what you can do at the farm, which ride suits whom, the prices and how to get there.
Read →Things to Do in Sarıyer, Istanbul's Green North
Sarıyer is where Istanbul turns green. The district reaches from the upper Bosphorus to the Black Sea, with Belgrade Forest in between. Here is what to see and do, and how to fit it into one day.
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Weekend Nature Activities in Istanbul, What to Do in the North
If you want to get out into nature at the weekend in Istanbul, you do not have to travel far. In the north of the city, forest, lake and the Black Sea coast sit side by side. This guide covers what you can do there, which activity suits whom and how to combine them into one day.
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What to Wear Horse Riding, a Clothing Guide for Your First Ride
The answer to what to wear horse riding is not an expensive riding outfit. Comfortable trousers, the right shoes and a few small precautions are all you need for your first ride.
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