Prospects For The Development Of Equestrian Tourism In Georgia

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Malkhaz Ghvinjilia

Abstract

Equestrian tourism is an interesting form of active one in the modern world. It is a means of significant relaxation in addition to the humane attitude of the man and horse in an ecologically clean environment.


The life of a Georgian man in Georgia is closely related to the horse. He has historically been a loyal and reliable “friend” of the rider on the field of movement, cargo, as well as on the battlefield.


In our country there is a traditional attitude towards equestrian competitions and on holidays, jiriti, horse racing, zucchini, isindi, etc. are held in the tourist destinations. Our country’s relief and landscape diversity, the existence of objects of material and cultural heritage sites and especially castles-towers are a contributing factor for arranging hiking tours.


Currently, equestrian bases are created in the vicinity of tourist destinations and especially protected territorial systems in Georgia, which provide services for the movement of tourists.


Presently, in the immediate vicinity of tourist destinations and especially protected territorial systems of Georgia, equestrian bases have been created, which provide services for the movement of tourists.


In order to popularize equestrian tours, it is advisable to study equestrian routes in detail, minimize hazards and risks, arrange shelters, provide banners and panoramic views and install mobile applications for installation in GIS systems. The introduction of existing measures will become a factor contributing to the development of equestrian tourism in Georgia.

Keywords:
Tourism, horseback riding, hiking
Published: Nov 21, 2021

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How to Cite
Ghvinjilia, M. (2021). Prospects For The Development Of Equestrian Tourism In Georgia. Proceedings of Tskhum-Abkhazian Academy of Sciences, 21, 223–232. Retrieved from https://proceedings.taas.ge/index.php/taas/article/view/5489
Section
Geography and Tourism
Author Biography

Malkhaz Ghvinjilia, Shota Rustaveli Theater and Film State University of Georgia

Academic Doctor of Geography, Shota Rustaveli Theater and Film State University of Georgia

Head of Cultural Tourism

E-mail: malkhazgvinjilia@gmail.com