In early June, my daughter and I spent a wonderful week at Castellare di Tonda. We came for the horseback riding but fell in love with the entire experience.
The riding program was fabulous. There is something magical about seeing Tuscany from the back of a wonderful horse. We rode through high grass, vineyards, olive groves and forests. We especially loved the all-day rides with picnic lunches, complete with wine, coffee and homemade breads and desserts.
The riding is Western style, with great tack and exceptionally well-trained, responsive horses. The stable was well maintained and the horses beautifully cared for.
Elsa, our wrangler, made our experience even more special. She knew her horses, matched us well and made every ride enjoyable. She also checked in daily to make sure we had everything we needed.
Our room had a kitchen and patio, and we were steps from a lovely swimming pool. There’s also a wonderful breakfast, bar and patio.
Castellare di Tonda truly felt like an oasis in a hectic world. For anyone who loves horses and wants to experience Tuscany from the saddle, it is a very special place.
I think this one actually makes the **riding program stand out more** because it isn't competing with as many details.
