Adventure Horse riding in the heart of Tuscany
Some great pics of one of our October weeks riding last month.
This year we have had some truly international clients. American, Brazillian, English, Norwegian, Finnish and German just to mention a few.
The horses are now on their 5 month winter rest in preperation for next season.
Last year we made a photo excursion down to the south of Tuscany, to photograph some very special horses. The Maremmani. The group of riders we photographed were passionate Tuscan riders, who kept alive the Butteri style of riding, and the love of the hardy and strong minded Tuscan cowhorse, the Maremmano (and one adorable rare Tolfetano mare).
Below are some of the photos. It was an amazing day, with really wonderful people, and the horses were something out of this world.
If you ever have the chance to ride one of these horses (there are many trekking centers in the south of Tuscany) and try the fantastic traditional tack, you should jump at the chance.
 
Cheval magazine (France) this month, in a special feature on western riding (if only they had seen how Brownie behaved just after this photo was taken…)
Here is a double page feature on the riding at Castellare di Tonda in Cavallo Magazine Ed. September(Antonella Montalti) Italy
Here is a multi page feature published in the American Paint Horse publication ‘Chrome Magazine’ last year.
Our horses have also featured in various calendars for both 2015 and 2016!! The nicest thing about our supermodel ponies, is that they are real horses. Turned out in all seasons, living in herds, and working during the season.
Castellare di Tonda Quarter Horses 