Trekking on horseback to Saturnia's thermal springs

INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE PROGRAM
10am set off riding towards Cascatelle del Mulino.
During the morning the ride takes about 3 hours with trot and canter.
Stopping for a light lunch at the Cascatelle's bar (when it is close, packed lunch).*
Free time to take a thermal bath at Cascatelle del Mulino.
Continue for about 3 hours ride with trot and canter.
Farewell to the horses.


BEGINNERS PROGRAM
Set off riding towards Cascatelle del Mulino in the early afternoon.
Near a wild area we reach Gorello: a torrent of thermal water that feeds Saturnia therms.
Stopping for a thermal bath on Gorello.
When we come back to the stable an aperitif with typical tuscan products is served.




* Access to Cascatelle del Mulino with horses has been forbidden. Riders will reach the site of interest by foot

Tuscany is famous for a lot of reasons, also because of the so many beneficial thermal springs.
Saturnia's natural therms consist in a single thermal spring that flows at a constant temperature of 37.5 degrees and it is located within a thermal structure that includes: Thermal Park, Baths of Saturnia SPA & Golf Resort and Golf Club. The spring, in addition to providing the spa park, also feeds, with a lower water temperature, the Mulino Falls.
Terme di Saturnia's waters have renowned therapeutic properties, providing relax and well-being to simply immerse yourself in them.
"Saturnia" name borns from an ancient legend: God Saturn - angry for the level reached by human belligerence - hurled a lightning bolt that opened a crater from which a spring of hot, sulphurous water arose. This prodigious water calmed souls' man and led them to live in an age of peace and prosperity, a golden age, whose ruler was Saturn himself.

In an area where history, archaeology, nature and well-being intertwine, making it one of the most evocative areas of southern Tuscany, in Maremma's area.
Maremma Landscape it's a context of great biodiversity: hills, woods, olive groves, and vineyards.

Intermediate ad above program
Starting from a point near Sovana - preserved medieval village on Maremma’s hills, built on tuff rock formations


Beginner program
Starting point in a stable near Terme di Saturnia, natural spa with sulphurous waters at constant temperature, a natural and historic attraction.


Nearby you can visit Tuff Area with archaeological park, Vie Cave, Saturnia Spa and etruscan and medieval village (like Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano).

RIDER REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate ad above program
This ride is at a fairly relaxed pace overall but there are good chances to canter and you need to able to control a well schooled horse at all paces in open country.
The pace will be limited by the terrain. There are good opportunities to trot and canter on the chalky white dirt track or when you cross agricultural land.
You will follow white dirt tracks, narrow paths through the forest, and will climb up to ridges and descend into deep valleys so you should have a good independent seat.
You should be reasonably riding fit and should have a fairly good level of general fitness.
You should be able to mount a horse without help, be confident on and around horses and comfortable, relaxed and secure on saddle.
There are some tarmac road but safe going that the horses are used to.


If you are more than 85kg - 188 lbs, pls notice us before to booking


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

Intermediate ad above program
Well trained and looked horses. They are all responsive, willing and enjoyable to ride as well as being sensible and calm to handle.
They are fairly lively temperament but calm with traffic and surefooted.
Mixed breed. They are medium builded local Italian saddlebreds crossed with various other breeds. Some local Maremma crosses, Anglo Arab, Sicilian, Andalucian & Apaloosa crosses.
Mostly English style and most horses are ridden in snaffles.
Mostly Wintec saddles or similar. Very comfortable - but don’t expect tack to be gleaming, or anything more than adequate.
There are pockets in the saddle blankets with room for water bottles, swimwear, suncream etc
Horses are prepared and tacked up for you - some help with untacking etc at the end of the day is appreciated.


Beginner program
Mixed breed
Mostly American and Maremma style

Intermediate ad above program
There are good opportunities to trot and canter on the chalky white dirt track or when you cross agricultural land. The pace will vary from day to day and will be limited by the terrain.

Beginner program
Only walk

INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE PROGRAM
Light lunch at the Cascatelle's bar. When it is close, packed lunch

BEGINNERS PROGRAM
When we come back to the stable an aperitif with typical tuscan products is served.

-Riding clothes. Jodhpur’s/breeches or western riding (jeans) are best for who don't have equestrian sportswear
-Riding ankle boots with spats or sneakers for who don't have equestrian sportswear
-Backpack and scarves are not allowed because they can framed in the branches.
-Belt bag for personal items
-Swimwear
-Thin beach towel
-Sun cream
-Own helmet. For who don't have it, we will give one to them