# City detox - one day Small-group sessions Half a day (about 4 h), small groups, all year round | individual quote - [booking form](#wstepna-rezerwacja) and [programme](#program) below | 📍 [Hucisko near Zawiercie](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) - ![Participants stand quietly at the paddock fence watching the horses, with forest in the background.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_uzupelniamy_wode_dla_koni_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![Participants groom horses on a grassy meadow surrounded by forest, while another horse grazes nearby.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_czyscimy_konie_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![Participants lead horses in hand along a track by the pasture at the edge of the forest.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_prowadzenie_koni_z_wybiegu_na_jazdy_02.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A summer pine forest with dense ferns around the centre.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-sierpien-2026%2FIMG_20260814_121553977.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Get away from the noise of the city. The one-day City detox is half a day in which you swap noise, screens and rushing for horses, forest and silence. First, unhurried time with our horses: watching the herd, a calm approach, grooming and leading a horse - no riding and no pressure. Then [forest bathing](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en): a slow time in a forest of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura, paying attention to what you see, hear and feel. For adults from big cities, including those with no experience with horses. About 4 h in a small group, all year round, at our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie. Price: individual quote. It is hard to think about e-mails around horses: to approach them you have to slow down, breathe calmly and look carefully. A good start before you walk into the forest. [📋 Programme outline below](#program) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews: [horseback.pl/opinie](https://horseback.pl/opinie?lang=en) ## Make a preliminary reservation This form lets you make a preliminary reservation of classes for your group. You do not have to pay anything now. Fill in and send the form, we will contact you within 24 h and agree the date and details. Phone \* Number of people and age group \* \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send pre-reservation ## I'm interested - let me know about the next date Give us your phone number and we will get in touch with you. Phone \* Number of people and age group (optional) \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send If you are also interested in forest bathing on its own (without horses), [click here](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en). ## Who is it for? - •City dwellers tired of noise, screens and rushing - •People who want to spend time around horses but do not want to (or cannot yet) ride - •Couples and friends looking for a calm half day out of town - •Work teams who would rather have fresh air and silence than another meeting room ## Our horses Our horses live in a herd, in a free-range system: they have a pasture, a paddock, a covered shelter and their own forest area. You meet them where they spend their day. More: [free-range horse keeping](https://horseback.pl/chow-wolnowybiegowy?lang=en) and [animal welfare policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-dobrostanu-zwierzat?lang=en). ## Outline (about 4 h) ### 1\. Arrival and settling in (about 15 min) A few words about the session and safety around horses, phones on mute. ### 2\. Watching the herd (about 30 min) Quietly, by the paddock: how horses move, rest and communicate with each other. ### 3\. Meeting a horse from the ground (about 60 min) A calm approach, grooming and leading a horse in hand, under an instructor's supervision. No riding. ### 4\. Break (about 15 min) A hot cup of tea and a moment to catch your breath. ### 5\. Forest bathing (about 1.5 h) Slowly into the forest, a stop by the two-level beaver dam and the signs of the beavers' work (we cannot promise the beavers themselves), simple sensory exercises and some quiet time for yourself. ### 6\. Closing (about 15 min) A short conversation for those who want it and a calm walk back to the centre. We adjust the order and length of each part to the group, the weather and the horses on the day. More about forest bathing itself: [Forest bathing in the Jura](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en). ## A detox in every season The horses are here all year round, and so is the forest. Each season offers something different - we have highlighted the current one. ### Spring The herd after winter, the forest in its first green. - •The horses shed their winter coats - grooming is calm, absorbing work for your hands. - •The first grass on the pasture and the herd grazing peacefully. - •Birdsong and the smell of damp earth in the forest. ### Summer Horses in the morning, then the shade of the forest. - •We start earlier, before the heat. - •The herd resting in the shade of the trees - our horses have their own forest area. - •It is cooler in the forest than in the hot city. - •Long days: time to really stop rushing. ### Autumn Colours, mist and the warmth of a horse's flank. - •The horses grow a thick, soft winter coat. - •The smell of leaves, mushrooms and the damp forest floor. - •Morning mist over the meadows and between the trees. - •After the holidays it is quieter - here and on the trails. ### Winter Horses' breath steaming and a quiet winter forest. - •The herd in winter coats, breath steaming in the frost. - •Snow muffles the forest - the calmest time for forest bathing. - •With the leaves gone, the beaver dam and the signs of the beavers' work are easiest to see. - •More walking, shorter stops and hot tea. - •Half a day away from the winter bustle of the city. ## What the City detox is not It is not therapy, hippotherapy or a riding lesson, and it does not replace a doctor's advice. It is half a day with horses and in the forest - time to slow down, take a break from the city and be in silence. ## Safety We work with calm, experienced horses, supervised by an instructor throughout. At the start we go through the rules of safe behaviour around horses. Please wear closed, sturdy shoes and clothes suited to the weather. ## Other forms of city detox - [City detox - weekend](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-weekendowy?lang=en) - Stay the night: two days with horses, an evening without screens, a night at OW Orle Gniazdo and a longer forest bathing session the next day. - [Forest bathing in the Jura](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en) - Forest bathing on its own, without horses: about 2.5 h of unhurried time in the forest with a guide. ## Price Individual quote - it depends on the number of people and the date. We give you the total cost before you book. Ask via the form above, by phone or by text message (buttons below). [Payment methods](https://horseback.pl/metody-platnosci?lang=en). ## Location and directions We run the City detox at our Horse Riding and Outdoor Activities Centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort (where you can use - for a separate fee - the catering and hotel facilities). [How to find us?](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does the one-day City detox cost? We quote it individually: the price depends on the number of people and the date. Ask via the form on this page, by phone or by text message - we give you the total cost before you book. Meals and accommodation at OW Orle Gniazdo, if you want them, are paid separately. ### Do I need to ride or know horses? No. We spend time with the horses from the ground: we watch the herd, approach, groom and lead a horse under an instructor's supervision. We go through the safety rules at the start. ### Is there any riding? No, the one-day City detox is time with horses without riding. If you would like to ride, ask about it when booking - for the horses' welfare the rider weight limit is 75 kg. ### What is the minimum age? The one-day City detox is designed for adults. Teenagers from 13 can take part with a parent or guardian. ### Can I come alone or as a couple? Yes. Tell us in the form how many people are coming and we will find a date. We also welcome small groups of friends and work teams. ### What if it rains or freezes? We run the one-day City detox all year round, in the rain and in winter too. In difficult weather conditions (e.g. a storm, strong wind, black ice) we offer another date. ### How do I cancel or change the date? Call or text us as early as possible. Cancellation and rescheduling rules are set out in our Terms of purchases, orders and bookings: horseback.pl/regulamin-zakupow-zamowien-rezerwacji. ### Will we see beavers? We cannot promise that - beavers are wild, shy animals. What is certain is that there is a two-level beaver dam next to the centre and plenty of signs of their work, such as felled and gnawed trees. We stop by them on the way. ### Can I stay overnight? Yes. There is the City detox - weekend: two days with horses and in the forest, with an overnight stay at OW Orle Gniazdo (horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-weekendowy). You can also add accommodation at OW Orle Gniazdo to the one-day version for a separate fee. ### What should I bring and wear? Closed, sturdy shoes that can get dirty, layers (they may get dirty around the horses too), a rain jacket and water. In winter a hat, gloves and warm socks. ### What are the most common mistakes? Sandals or other open shoes (always closed shoes around horses), light-coloured smart clothes, a jacket that is too thin, and rushing - plan your day so you do not have to hurry afterwards. Horses are fed only as the instructor shows you. ### Where is it and how do I get there? At our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort; we walk into the forest from there for the forest bathing. Directions: horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic. QR code for this page (for printing) horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-jednodniowy?lang=en [Pre-book - no payment](#wstepna-rezerwacja)[📞](tel:+48732059769)[💬](sms:+48732059769)