About Us

Havana Horses is a natural horse school, located just around the corner of the toll road exit Salatiga, centrally positioned between Yogyakarta, Semarang and Solo in Central Java, Indonesia (see also: Location and for a map Where to find us).
Our robust and surefooted horses - of Indonesian breed and local crossed with thoroughbred - are kept, fed and trained the natural way. Our horses live outside 24/7 in herds, eat the naturally available grasses and hay, go barefoot, and we train our horses using natural horsemanship & straightness training methods.
We train and ride our horses without bit, spurs or any other means of force; at Havana Horses you learn how to communicate with your horse and become partners.
As from 2007 people from all over the world enjoy lessons, courses, trail rides, horsey yoga retreats and holidays, at Havana Horses in Central Java. Havana Horses is run by horse trainers and instructors Havedz Nugroho and Anna van Rheeden.

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Others About Us

Look at this awesome impression of a beginners' lesson in 2020 on Youtube that the parents of these students made!

Watch this video on Youtube a guest made after her visit in September 2014!

Havana Horses has been featuring in several magazines through the years. Read the articles here!

We are listed, among others, on Book Yoga Retreats, on Pferd & Reiter and on Riding Vacations.

Here is a review by one of our guests:
I traveled alone from the UK to Indonesia and Anna tailored a 1 week package adapted to my wishes and skills. The scenery at Havana Horses is beautiful, wild and incredibly peaceful, the homemade food is 5 stars and there’s a natural swimming pool. The Iyengar yoga teacher is amazing, lessons last for 2 hours - a proper workout - and it’s a fun moment to share. I warmly advise to opt for the accommodation on site for an immersive experience. Anna and Havedz have been receiving guests for many years and they truly are dedicated hosts, as well as their two boys! They respect your privacy and you’re always welcome to join them in their day to day and family activities. They can organise the logistics for your days out - I visited the Gedong Songo temples which remains my favorite site. < br/> As for the horses… Natural Horsemanship is a totally different experience from traditional dressage and it feels so right! Not only will you learn about horse behavior and dressage without using dominance and strength but you will work on building your own confidence. Anna and Havedz have been incredibly attentive, supportive and patient and I loved the complementarity of their approach and teaching styles. The maximum of 4 riders per lesson allows you to get all the attention and guidance that you need. < br/> The passion Anna and Havedz have for all things horsemanship, their openness, kindness and lifestyle is infectious. After a stay with them, you will also have made two more friends and I guarantee you will want to revisit.

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Read many more reviews by visitors here on Tripadvisor!