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Western Riding in Isernia


Itinerary for Western Riding in Isernia




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
You are expected to arrive on Saturday evening at the farmhouse. After a welcome drink there will be dinner with your hosts/guides. A three-course Italian dinner will be served every night, accompanied by local wines.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 2 (Sunday): Introductory Ride
The morning is yours. You may sleep in, take your time over breakfast, do whatever you like. Before lunch there is a safety briefing. Then we groom and saddle up the horses, followed by a short demonstration in western riding. After lunch we do a test-ride (3 hours) to enable you to get acquainted with the horse you are going to ride all week. Some riders like to ride different horses during the week which is also possible. We visit the new riding center which is close by and look forward a fresh prepared dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 3 (Monday): Ride to Valle Fredda
At about 10 A.M. we leave the house. After a long ride through the woods, we ride across fields and are able to canter. Picnic is at an idyllic spot. After lunch, there is a lovely view of the village of Vastogirardi. Then the route takes us through miles of beech-woods, before ending in “Valle Fredda” (Cold Valley). Here it is time for another long canter, before heading back to the stables. In the evening, we get served delicious food cooked by our host.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 4 (Tuesday): Ride to Carovilli & Castiglione
Today, we pass the new riding center and ride down to the village of Carovilli. We tie the horses and have a fresh aperitif on the Piazza. We can enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the small and big news from the inhabitants. Our next destination is Castiglione, a small town nearby. On the top of the hill from Castiglione, there is a church ruin to see. This church still houses a functioning bell that we can ring. From there, we have a great view over the valley. After our picnic beak, we ride back to the farmhouse. The late afternoon is free for you to relax in one of our amankas at the Bistro with a book or near our cozy fireplace in the house. If you prefer, you can take a refreshing deep in the pool of the neighboring town or go visit the castle in Pescolanciano (we will take you there).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 5 (Wednesday): Ride to Pietrabbondante
We cross a little river, immediately followed by a steep adventurous climb. We continue uphill along small paths with wild berry bushes left and right from us until the forest clears. Here, we stop for a picnic. To the north, we can see where the Abruzzo mountains start. Then it is just a short way to Pietrabbondante (literally meaning “stones in abundance”).  Let’s admire the theatre and the two Samnitic temples.  The Samnites were the original population of Molise. It took the Romans three centuries of war before they finally conquered this region, which then became part of the Roman Empire (79 B.C). After our visit, it is time to ride back home.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 6 (Thursday): Ride to Pescolanciano
After breakfast, we ride downhill in the direction of Pescolanciano. Shortly before the village, we pass on the Tratturo. A Tratturo is a 2000 years old track that is still used to move cattle from the far south where grass is scarce in summer. From here, we have a nice view over the old castle from the village. Before arriving in this village, there will be some canters in the fields. Lunch is served in a little restaurant. The owner is well-known for her home-made ice-cream. And now, get your trunks out. We can go swimming. Directly next to the resting place of the horses there is a little pool. We can relax here. The last few miles on horseback take us over open heath land and dense oak-woods. At about 6 P.M. we are back at the farm-house, unsaddle the horses for the last time and enjoy the farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Farmhouse


Day 7 (Friday): Departure
Departure after breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast

Due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the program may have to be adapted. Alternative options include: Bell Museum Agnone, Pescolanciano Castle visit, Western riding lesson in the round pen of the new riding center.
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Western Riding in Isernia
Tour Code: IT-ITCD01
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : May, Jul & Oct-Nov

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2024 05/04 - 05/10 7d / 6n 7 day trip 3 /7 Reserve
A 2024 07/27 - 08/02 7d / 6n 7 day trip 3 /7 Reserve
A 2024 10/26 - 11/01 7d / 6n 7 day trip 3 /7 Reserve
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Airport: Naples
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