Tours and routes for trekking in these regions are also widely available. For more details contact the Slovenian Tourist Board. Fishing permits are available from hotels or local authorities. Fish-linking' with a local small craft owner is popular. There are 10 golf clubs in Slovenia.
Membership is sometimes open to visitors.
Lipica in the west of Slovenia is home to the lippizaner horse, bred by the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy of the 18th century. There are currently only 3000 of these horses left in the world. Visitors can take tours of the stud farm, watch performances of classical riding or even ride the horses themselves. Basketball is very popular. See the Slovenian Tourist Board for further information.