I didn’t think that I would visit Ozerishche resort near the Dnipro city and certainly didn’t plan to be in Klimenko Stable equestrian club.
At first this place seemed empty to me, and the point on the map a remnant of previous activity. However, this was not the case!
Regional competitions in Klimenko Stable
It all started with a visit to a restaurant in Ozerishche. And to get to the restaurant complex, on the way you have to pass through the horse club and this time there was unprecedented activity here. A lot of cars, and among them special trailers for transportation of horses. It was immediately clear that there was an event going on here. It turned out to be the Regional competition on August 1-4, 2024.
Horses everywhere, on the lawn, in the stables. Further on we went through the territory – cafe is working, poufs on the lawns, lemonade is poured, clothes with equestrian symbols are sold. We saw several fields and special barriers on them – it became clear that competitions are held here and while the break – the fields were irrigated with water (so that the horses did not raise dust).
And at the appointed time the competition began. Riders on horseback entered the field. It was necessary to pass a certain route in the least time with the least penalty points. Penalty (as I understood it) was when a horse or a rider touched these “obstacles”.
At the stadium there was a special place for spectators – a canopy with benches, where at least two hundred spectators (and maybe more) could be comfortably accommodated.
I liked the performance very much. The horses are clean and beautiful, graceful strong animals. This is a real club of rich, motivated and strong people.
About Klimenko Stable
The club’s grounds are large. There are many buildings and areas. From a large field with grass where horses walk and train, to small stadiums with special pavement and equipment for competitions. There are stables where horses rest, next to them they are washed and fed.
I noticed several two-story buildings. For me their purpose remained unclear. Or it’s a hotel for guests, or maybe the riders and teams live here when they come to the competition. There are picnic areas and places where they sell drinks and food for the guests. There are several of them.
In general, the territory is clean and there is a lot of greenery. It is nice to walk and relax here.
Klimenko Stable is a whole ecosystem. They not only hold competitions, but also train children and adults. They organize horseback riding.