a former mayor of Daday, donated his stud farm and horses to a Turkish-German couple he had met at the races held annually in the township. Its first guests were Germans, and today as well German tourists are among the regulars who come forGreenstruck Borabay and wild boar hunting parties, which are organized especially in winter. The horseback riding tourism slated to get under way next year in the neighboring Küre Mountains, which boast some of Europe’s oldest virgin forests, already looks likely to be a big hit with horse-lovers.

MAGNANIMITY OF NATURE AND OF VILLAGERS
The forests that lie between the Küre and Ilgaz Mountain ranges where horse-riding tourism is on offer are decked with a thousand and one different hues. Species of deciduous trees and scrub in the foothills give way at higher altitudes to conifers and evergreens. Fir, oak, beech and pine predominate, with willow, poplar and walnut adding special highlights. But wandering in this landscape affords a pleasure all its own.