Riding fans can choose between three horses suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders. A 13-year-old Maremmano, a 12-year-old German-Arab and a 10-year-old Lipizzaner mare. The Maremmano and German-Arab are trained to be ridden Maremmano style which involves holding the reins in only one hand in the tradition of the butteri (Tuscan cowboys) who needed a hand free to hold a stick for driving the steers. The Lipizzaner mare is trained to be ridden both English and Western style as well as to pull an authentic Maremmano gig. The perfect pastime for children who can be taken for trips around the farm or for visits in the lovely surrounding countryside. Outings can vary in length and difficulty depending on the experience of the riders. Beginners can go for rides in the farm’s olive groves while more expert riders can venture into the woods on the surrounding hills where they can enjoy the splendid view. If you ask the owner first, you can visit the “Tino Di Moscona” fort on the “Il Poggione” farm where you can sometimes watch the butteri at work with the steers. Guests are always accompanied by the owner of the farm or by Signor Crociani Olivando, a buttero of many years experience. Both hold an Italian Guida Equestre Ambientale licence. The farm is affiliated with the Italian Environmental Equestrian Guides Association (ENGEA) and is therefore authorised to carry out this activity. By purchasing the special daily or weekly card guests will receive insurance cover. Riders proving their riding skills will receive the 1st level diploma which is valid for one year. We can organise rides with more horses upon request