Horseback riding experience to the beach

3-HOURS
Starting from the stable, we ride for join Punta Ala beach - where you can trot and gallop.
With a circle trail we come back to the stable

DAILY RIDE
horseback riding + gallop on the beach + pic-nic

9.45 am: meeting
10.00 am: ride starts. You ride in the reserve towards Punta Ala.
12.30 pm: you reach the pinet forest adjacent to Cala Violina. Stop on the beach or in the pinet forest.
13.30 pm: departure on horseback
3.00 pm/4.00 pm: return to the stables

BATH WITH HORSE
2 hours horseback riding + gallop on the beach + 1 hour bath with horse



Programs and riding hours can change based on the season and on the experience of the group

Get back to nature and marvel at the beautiful sightview of Scarlino Regional Reserve.
The dense paths of Mediterranean vegetation lead us to a vast pine forest from which you can access the long beach of Punta Ala.
Generally the seabed slopes gently and allows to enter the water with the horse.

In a natural reserve with breathtaking views on the sea: Riserva naturale delle Bandite di Scarlino.
We ride to Punta Ala's beach.
In Tuscany in the area of Maremma, between Castiglione della Pescaia and Follonica.
The nearest train station is Follonica or Scarlino. Than you need to have your own transport.
By car, the meeting point is 1,30 hours from Siena; 2 hours from Firenze; 2,30 hours from Rome.

RIDER REQUIREMENTS
Specific difficulties: riding horse on the beach and on the shoreline.
Trot and canter on shoreline even if there are some waves.
For the ”bath with horse” barebacking requires strong legs and good posture to stay balanced on the horse.

WEIGHT LIMIT
No strict weight limit.
If you are more than 90kg - 198 lbs, pls notice us before to booking

Italian horses and mostly Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas.
All surefooted, versatile and perfect for trail riding.

TACKS
Comfortable. Western saddles, also Billy Cook, and a mixture of snaffle and shank bit bridles - all tailored to the individual horses

Walk. Trot and canter to the beach

In ”Daily program” pic-nic is included.
Vegan, vegetarian or other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

-Riding clothes. Jodhpur’s/breeches or western riding (jeans) are best for anything.
-Riding ankle boots with spats or sneakers
-Backpack and scarves are not allowed because they can framed in the branches.
-Belt bag for personal items

NOTICE:
-Maybe your shoes will be wet. You can bring another pair towear after the ride.
-On leather shoes salt leaves stains