Alfa Centaur Ltd. was founded in 1996 in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. Still in the first year, our company became the Bulgarian leader in the field of the international horse transport and trade. Nowadays we are the biggest Bulgarian horse transporter. In 2006 we founded our second company- Alfa Riders LTD., which started organizing riding trails. Initially we had two 8-day trails, but because many of our clients wanted to come back again, we had to make new trails for them. Now we offer 4 long and few short and our services range over the all equine activities:
- Horse sport
- Horse breeding
- International horse transport and trade
- Equestrian tourism
- Riding school for children and adults
- Official representative of Podium saddles for Bulgaria
TRANSPORT
“Alfa Centaur”Ltd. provides excellent horse transportation services to anywhere in the world, combining road and air services. Using the latest vehicles & trailers, we ensure that your horses arrives at its destination calm and in good health. We care for all horses, no matter its a Shetland pony or a priceless sport horse.
For the past 15 years we have been providing high quality services to many customers from Iran, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Columbia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Sweden, Turkey, UK and USA.“Alfa Centaur” Ltd. was established in 1996 and has over 16 years experience in transporting horses across Europe and worldwide. The company is based in Sevlievo, Bulgaria and has its own approved stables and fleet of specialised horseboxes. Our fleet of horseboxes is driven by very capable and devoted people who take care properly for the horses they carry.
The staff and the horseboxes provide:
- Transport of 28 big horses or 30 arabians or riding ponies in separate horseboxes at once
- Experienced and knowledgeable drivers
- Expert loading of the horses
- Competent veterinary help in case of emergency
- Adjustable stalls and partitions
- Non-slip floor
- Low height loading ramp and comfortable non-waving travel
- Water and feed available throughout the journey
Two drivers accompany the horses on all journeys and can be contacted 24 hours a day. On board cameras monitor the condition of the horses at all times, allowing the drivers to react quickly to any problems that may occur. Feed and water is carried on board and special dietary needs can be meet. Using a network of stables across Europe and Turkey enables all horses to be rested every night, making their journey easier.
Paperwork
Our company is competent and experienced with all the paperwork requirements of international horse transport, such as:
- Export Licence
- Export Laboratory blood tests
- Export Health Certificate
- Invoice & Customs Declaration
- Certificate of Origin
- TIR and ATA Carnet
Having a good partnership with agents in other countries, we can manage with all the paperwork regulations for the various states, through which your horse will be transported
and with the import requirements for the final destination. We can transport horses between any points in EC, helping the sender to prepare all the necessary veterinary documents. Also we have an essential experience in transporting horses by air to different countries in the world.
Riding Adventures at Alfa Centaur
Open daily year round
If you want a really thrilling ride through spectacular scenery, surrounded by unique natural landmarks and magnificent historical castles and monuments, we are here waiting for you! Our riding holidays are carefully designed to meet all riders’ individual requirements. And for those who have never been on horseback, this is a perfect place to learn how to ride!
We offer:
- A riding school for beginning, intermediate, and advanced riders.
- For advanced riders, the opportunity to ride at liberty through the countryside, with a guide.
- Short rides from the riding center to:
*The Teutonic lake Belyakovets -- 2 hours riding
*The extraordinary rock formations “Vitata stena”-- 3 hours riding
*The remarkable canyon of the Yantra River -- 3 hours riding
*The medieval fortress Hotalich near Sevlievo -- 4 hours riding
- Five-day riding holidays from the Riding Center to Dryanovo Monastery- Tsareva Livada- Bozhentsi- Teutonic Lake Belyakovets- Rocky Chain Vitata Stena- Medieval Fortress Hotalich.
- Six-day riding holidays in the beautiful foothills of the Balkans, with visits to the village of Sevlievo; the Skalsko rock formations; the Dryanovo monastery; Ledenik village with its medieval tower; Veliko Tarnovo, the well preserved medieval Bulgarian capital; and the spectacular Krushuna’s waterfalls and caves.
- Six-day riding holidays on Sredna Gora mountain, visiting Hisar, the Thracian temples in Starosel, Koprivshtitsa, and Strelcha.
- Seven-day riding holidays through the ancient Bulgarian capitals Veliko Tarnovo, Pliska, and Preslav to the famous 8th Century monument “The Horseman of Madara”.
All our horses are calm, obedient, and well trained, and our trainers and guides are top-notch professionals. Naturally, we use only very high-quality riding equipment.We can promise you sparkling-clean air, gorgeous scenery on all sides, and wonderful, healthy food, including some of the freshest naturally grown vegetables and most delicious breads, cheeses, and local wines anywhere.
And we can also promise you a very warm welcome!
