Rates Note:

Transfer Option:

These riding packages are available (all are the same rate) :

1. Lessons and Hacking: 6 dressage lessons and 3 trail rides.
2. Beginner Program: 15 lessons or 11 lessons and 2 trail rides
3. Hacking Program: 5 half days, 1 full day ride and 1 wine tasting
4. Dressage Program: 10 dressage lessons 

Non rider rates include: 7 nights lodging with breakfast and dinner.


Thirty well trained horses (Lusitanos, Anglo-arabs, Berber, Arabs, English Thoroughbred and Italian Riding horses) are available. They will be assigned according to the skills and wishes of the riders.

The lessons are divided into three groups.
Beginners can learn riding from the very first steps.
Post-beginners can extend their knowledge and skill or partake in the riding out.
Experienced riders can take dressage lessons and combine this with riding out.

The riding lessons are taken in the training arena adjacent to the house. The lessons are in small groups, which are arranged according to riding skills. The lessons are in English, Italian or French.

The riding out on trails is always accompanied by a local guide. In most cases they follow small country paths or go cross-country. Roads are only seldom crossed. It is also possible to book additional lessons or rides out.

Classical Dressage Training
The training method is based on supplying and loosening up the horse to achieve elasticity and lightness in the use of the aids. We follow the very traditional principles of classical riding but which are also practiced by riders competing in modern dressage.

The professional foundation is based on the academic style and the qualification is derived from the benefit of several years of training with Portuguese master Pedro Batista De Almeida, a pupil of the great Nuno Olivera. Mr. De Almeida spent his career as the technical director responsible for the Portuguese National Stud which has more than 100 stallions.

Non riders: The center also organizes courses in the Italian language and is an excellent base for touring the heart of Tuscany (you should have a rental car). Florence and Siena are just 30 minutes by car. The swimming pool gives splendid views over olive groves and vineyards. This is an ideal place to explore the Tuscan countryside by foot or by bicycle. The beautiful trekking routes of the Chianti-valley can be reached by car very easily.

In spring 20º to 25º Celsius, during summer and fall 25º to 30º C. Central Italy has kind of ocean climate with mild winters and not too hot of a summer.

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Beginners do not have to bring a full riding equipment - we can provide chaps, whips and riding hats (not all sizes). 
No laundry service is available, but there is one in Tavarnelle (3Km from Il Paretaio). Travelers cheques are accepted.

Staff:

A very dedicated and friendly team will welcome you at the riding center in Tuscany.
Carla and Katiuscia will organize anything you need and will be your main contact persons during your holiday in Tuscany.
Miriam, Jenny, Stefano, Camilla, Rebecca (the trail guide), Helen and Dany will collaborate with Cristina and Gianni in all the horse riding activities.
Rosetta, Gabriella and Bava will serve you fantastic dinners, while Elide will have the direction of the shopping and gardening activities. Ivan is our nice and mad jolly.
You will have the chance to meet all these nice people during your stay.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

The quality of tuition is very high: instructors and guides are BHS, GEA, FISE UISP. Riding lessons are taken in one of the two training arenas and are in English, Italian or French or in German for beginners. There are usually up to 20-24 riders at the center, but the riding groups are kept small to max 4 rider per session -- divided into different level groups.

Hacking / Trail Riding:
The rides out are calm and always accompanied by a qualified guide. In most cases we follow small country paths or go across the Tuscan countryside. It is possible to organize riding out with wine tasting or full ride out with picnic.

Please note we cannot guarantee hacking/trail riding for children under 14 years old. We can confirm it only once we have seen them riding.

Tack:		English saddle; general purpose and dressage., Italian saddles
Horses:		Lusitanos, Arabs, Anglo Arabs
Pace:		2-3 riding hours / day, the trail rides are generally calm: mainly walk and trot, sometimes canter. Hacking out is not available for beginner riders. | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2 to 5 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 12
Weight:		Max 185 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 4 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 24

The quality of tuition is very high: instructors and guides are BHS, GEA, FISE UISP. Riding lessons are taken in one of the two training arenas and are in English, Italian or French or in German for beginners. There are usually up to 20-24 riders at the center, but the riding groups are kept small to max 4 rider per session -- divided into different level groups.

Hacking / Trail Riding:
The rides out are calm and always accompanied by a qualified guide. In most cases we follow small country paths or go across the Tuscan countryside. It is possible to organize riding out with wine tasting or full ride out with picnic.

Please note we cannot guarantee hacking/trail riding for children under 14 years old. We can confirm it only once we have seen them riding.