Offered by the same hosts as the Tuscan Villages and Vintages ride, this relaxed version is appropriate for all levels and ages of riders and offers instructional or trail riding programs.
The riding center and country guest house is your base and home for the week. On offer is 12 hours of riding with plenty of time left free for you to explore the surrounding area, with Siena 30 minutes away and Florence about an hour. You can choose from a beginner, intermediate or eventing instructional program, or trail riding with half and full day rides.
When not visiting points of interest nearby, the riding center is welcoming and friendly, with comfortable rooms and a lovely pool in which to relax. Your first breakfast is included in the price, and extra meals can be provided upon request at an additional cost, or recommendations given for places nearby to experience the gastronomical delights of Tuscany.
Your daily riding can be according to the following program options:
1) Beginner Program: 10 lessons and 2 trail rides of 1 hour.
2) Intermediate Program: 6 lessons and 3 half day trail rides (approximately 2.5 hours).
3) Eventing Program: 6 lessons (2 dressage, 2 jumping, 2 cross-country) and two half day trail rides.
4) Trail Ride Program:
a. 6 half day trail rides
b. 2 half day trail rides, 1 full day with picnic lunch and 2 lessons
Tell us more about your riding experience and trip preferences below so we may find the perfect options to meet your needs. We will research availability and get back to you with a booking confirmation detailing suggested departure, cost and extended ride itinerary.
Do you have questions about this ride itinerary? Do you want to make sure that this it is the right ride for you? Or are you ready to book? Please call or email our experienced and friendly ride consultants for more detailed information. With first-hand knowledge of the exciting tours we offer, the ride consultants at Equitours look forward to answering any questions you might have
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Your host and her staff in Italy are the definition of "hospitality".... We feel as if we left behind a special family - and it was our privilege to have been a part of their lives if only for a week.
Linda Giannino
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