The best times to ride in the Chianti area are spring and autumn, April until mid June, and September to mid October, when average temperatures are between 18 and 28 degrees. Spring is an explosion of flowers and fragrances with the incomparable concert of birdsong, in autumn you can enjoy the warm colours of the woods and vineyards and the fragrance and flavours of the grape harvest.    
  We offer two options for our riding weeks:    
       
RIDING AND RELAXATION This is a combined week of riding and leisure time for those who wish to ride, but with time available to visit this corner of Tuscany.
As we said, the riding centre is located in a strategic position for the cultural and architectural attractions of our region. This solution is ideal for:
 We welcome riders of all levels, from beginner to advanced
Maximum weight: 85kg
Those who wish to begin riding on an intensive course, achieving tangible results by
the end of the week
Beginners have two lessons a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, maximum 3 learners per group at the same level, with horses carefully selected and prepared for the purpose. The instructor starts beginners off with a personalised, gradual system, tried and tested over years of experience, enabling the novice to learn to ride and get to know the horse and move with him.
Learners usually go out for their first ride after 3 days of lessons, and alternate lessons and rides from then on.

Experienced riders who wish to visit parts of Tuscany that are only visible on horseback. Thanks to a close network of bridle paths and cart roads, there is a wide variety of rides available enabling the rider to discover the historical, cultural and architectural beauties of the Chianti area, surrounded by nature and far from the noise of tarmac roads.
Excursions are always accompanied by a certified guide.
Our horses are professional hacks that alternate work in the paddock with work in the country and although they try to eat and may be frightened by a wild boar in the woods, you will enjoy the countryside and their gait.

- Those who wish to follow an advanced course on well-schooled horses. The art of horse riding is often acquired superficially with gaping holes. We are presumptuous enough to believe ourselves capable of filling these gaps, patiently and competently explaining and helping you practice.

We do not claim to be dressage specialists, but we are specialised in flat work. We do not offer 140cm jumps, but we do offer techniques that improve the balance of horse and rider.
We believe that a house cannot be built from the roof, and the preparation and satisfaction of our pupils are our visiting card.
So, after a morning on horseback you can wander through the narrow mediaeval streets of
Siena, you can enjoy a glass of chianti at Castello di Brolio, or Brunello at Montalcino.
You can visit the Cistercian abbey of Monte Oliveto, get to the heart of Chianti through the village of Volpaia, or visit the famous cities of Florence and Arezzo, Cortona or San Gimignano. None of these destinations is more than an hour away from our riding centre.

Alternatively, it is possible to combine riding with personalised spa and massage treatment available at the nearby spa town of Terme di Rapolano.

This week is normally offered from Saturday to Saturday with bed and breakfast
+ 10 hours of riding

We should like to remind you that Monday is rest day for our horses and therefore an ideal opportunity for a visit to somewhere like Florence.
 

 

 

 
WINE AND RIDING IN THE CHIANTI AREA OF TUSCANY This week will give you the opportunity of discovering the variety in this area, rich in historical buildings, vineyards, olives trees and woods.
Riders stay in comfortable farm accommodation, where they can taste superb Tuscan food and wine.

Minimum number of participants: 4

We accept only experienced riders
Maximum weight: 85 kg

They will mount well-schooled horses that compete in horse trials and dressage events during the year, in a perfect combination of relaxation and riding.

 
Program Sunday to Sunday

Thel price given includes: full board, wine, riding, visits and wine-tasting,
entrance to the thermal spa.

For a minimum of 4 people, on request, we can organize different dates from those on our calendar