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Meeting: San Filippo
Airport:   Florence       Train station:   Train: Florence SMN Bus: S.Filippo
Transfer: Florence airport or Florence train station    Distance: 22 mi

Pick-up/ drop-off for this trip is possible from San Filippo, Poggibonsi train station, Florence airport/ city centre, or Pisa airport. Prices may vary based on driver availability and time of the day (nigh supplement)
There are also train connections and bus options.

Tack: English saddle; general purpose and dressage., Italian saddles
Horses: Lusitanos, Arabs, Anglo Arabs, Sella Italiano, Holsteiner, Kwpn, Maremmano, Merens and Pony breeds
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: Riding Level (Click for legend) (2 to 5 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age: Min 6
Weight: Max 190 lbs / 85 kg
Riders: Min 2 riders Max 4 riders


Riding Center
The riding center has been recommended by the English T.T.T. (Training the Teachers of Tomorrow) association. The quality of tuition is excellent and caters mainly to the novice to good intermediate rider. Instructors and guides are BHS, GEA, FISE UISP.
Riding lessons are taken in one of the two training arenas and are in English, Italian, French or German. There are usually up to 20-24 riders at the center, but the riding groups are kept small (max 4 rider per session) and divided into different level groups.

Horses
We have approximately 30 horses, among which Lusitano, Anglo-Arab, Sella Italiano, Holsteiner, Arab, Kwpn, Maremmano, Merens and Pony breeds.

Riding Experience
Although these rides out are calm and always accompanied by a qualified guide, they are not suitable for beginners. In most cases, we follow small country paths or go across the Tuscan countryside.  

Age Restriction
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.

Staff
A very dedicated and friendly team will welcome you at the riding center in Tuscany.

Coming from an equestrian family, Pietro started riding as a child and at the age of 19 he had already obtained the titles of Instructor both with FISE and with the British Horse Society, through which he became an "accredited Professional Coach". After several years in England, in 2020 he decided together with Natalie to return to Italy to take care of the development of the equestrian center. 
Although Pietro has had an excellent competitive career, his true passions are coaching and training. Always interested in respectful training of the animal, with extensive knowledge in dressage, jumping, eventing and relationship with the horse, it can be said that Pietro is a complete trainer, or as many have defined him, "a true horseman".
According to all his pupils, Pietro's strength lies in explaining in an extremely logical way the training, and not just the how. A calm and open approach make him an appreciated coach both by top level riders (Pietro has also taught Grand Prix riders s.o. E 4* complete) and by those who do not yet have much experience but want to increase their knowledge.

Natalie has over 10 years of experience teaching, starting as a hobby back in the UK which then evolved into a profession over in Italy. With her calm and patient manner she has great success in helping riders to gain confidence and believe in their abilities. Coming from a ‘horsey’ family, she started with showing as a child, competing at the Royal International and Horse of the Year show, the two most important events in England.
She has trained with Olympic showjumper Geoff Billington, renowned coach Susie Gibson, and also dressage legend Dorothy Johnson to name a few.


Passport and Visa Requirements: Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note(a) Italy is. more
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Dressage and Trail in Tuscany
Tour Code: IT-SR04
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : March to November

Trip Rating :
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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Tack: English saddle; general purpose and dr...
Horses: Lusitanos, Arabs, Anglo Arabs, Sella I...
Pace: 2-3 riding hours / day, the trail ride...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Florence
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