The Tuscan hills are not a backdrop. They are a way of moving: olive groves, stone tracks, cypress and the smell of warm grass. Horseback riding is one of the few ways to cover that landscape at the speed it was made for.
The ride
Horseback riding in the Tuscan hills is arranged for two to three hours, with local stables. The route depends on the season, the ground and the experience of the group. The stable will match the ride to the people in the saddle rather than put everyone on the same trail.
Tell us whether you ride regularly or have never been on a horse. That single answer changes the morning, and it is better to say it before than during.
How to arrange it
We agree the date, the number of riders, the level and the time, then confirm the meeting point and the price in writing. Riding is subject to the stable's own availability and to the weather.
Wear trousers and closed shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. If you have a back problem, are pregnant or have any condition that affects riding, speak to the stable and to your doctor before booking.
Around the ride
A morning in the saddle pairs well with a slow afternoon by the sea. For other ways to move through the landscape, see golf, tennis or the walking and cycling guide. For a day in a hill town after the ride, see Volterra.
Questions
Good to know
How long is the ride?
The ride is arranged for two to three hours, depending on the route, the season and the experience of the group.
Do I need riding experience?
No. Tell us whether you ride regularly or have never been on a horse, and the stable will match the ride to you.
What should I wear?
Trousers and closed shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer.
Is the ride suitable during pregnancy?
Speak to the stable and to your doctor before booking. We will pass on any limitation you tell us about.
Arrange it with the house
Tell us what
you have in mind
Send your dates and the service you would like. We answer personally and confirm time, provider and price before anything is reserved.
