FROM PROFESSIONAL HORSE RIDING COMPETITOR TO CAMP OWNER

DS Camping is a boutique, small and intimate campsite – just big enough to make us all feel like one big family. Over the years we have made many friends with our guests and we want you to become a part of this community. Through everyday work, dedication and love for nature, we create a place where visitors feel at home.

How did it all start?

Dejan began his journey with horses at the age of six, when he got a three-year-old Lipizzaner. He and his grandfather Stanko would ride him while watching cowboy movies. His love for horses remained, and in high school he upgraded it with professional training and a sports career in endurance, eventing, and show jumping.

2016

dream -> reality

Dejan fulfilled a long-standing childhood wish and set up a camp on the spot where military tents were set up during the war for Slovenia. Today, three glamping houses stand right there. Many wondered who would go to Banjšice, where “there is nothing”, but when we opened the camp, the whole village came to celebrate with us. We will remember this day forever.

2017

team expansion :)

Sparks flew at the party and Aneja soon joined Dejan. Until that day, she only had a hamster at home, but she soon fell in love with horses. It started with cleaning the stable, caring for them, and later with riding. Her first horse, Nano, gently introduced her to the world of equestrianism. Together with Dejan, they began to co-create the camp's story.

2018/2019

plot

After successful seasons of equestrian competitions, the moment of decision came: equestrian competitions or development of the camp. We decided on the camp - and so in 2018/2019 we completed a large part of today's story.

2020-2023

e-bikes, ATVs, yoga...

Over time, we added e-bikes to our offer and in 2023, quads. However, horses remain the heart of our family and the core of our business.

2020

new family member

Our daughter Zaja and dog Rory joined the team, who warmly completed our family and brought us even more good mood!

2023-2025

expanding the campsite and enriching the offer

By expanding the upper campsite to the lower part, we have gained additional space for relaxation, and we have also expanded the range of experiences that will enrich your stay in Banjšice!

We look forward to meeting you!

DS Camping team

We also collaborate on various projects.

Project 'If you can do it, so can I' in collaboration with VDC Nova Gorica: LINK TO ARTICLE

LAS PROJECT Embraced by the Sun , Equestrian trails:

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project description