Explore our land in its most authentic form
Our horse stables are only 10 minutes away by car and offer various ways to enjoy the Tuscan countryside on horseback.
In our riding school you will discover the secrets of the amazing world of horseback riding. Explore the wonders of our land on horseback by choosing from the numerous excursions, with itineraries among nature and landscapes that can only be offered in the authentic heart of Tuscany.
As a beginner, enjoy an experience in our arena that is lit up at night, through private lessons from the most experienced instructors. Even the little ones will live their dream on the saddle of our sweet ponies.
For the safety of your family, children under 14 cannot ride outside the arena.
Lessons of various length in the 1800m2 arena at the Diacceroni riding school (night lighting also available). Pony rides for children.
The lessons in the arena are private and take place in our 1800m2 sand arena, equipped with night lighting to allow you to ride even at sunset on cool summer evenings. Children from 4 years old can live their dream on the saddle of our sweet ponies during a walk around our riding school, accompanied by our instructors. From the age of 6, they can enjoy, in safety, our private horse-riding lessons.
During the lessons, you can interact with our expert instructors (FISE qualification of second level federal instructor), who will guide you safely and tell you, in Italian and English, curiosities and anecdotes about the world of horseback riding. The riding is in English style. For the safety of your family, children under 14 are not allowed to ride outside of the arena.
Upon arrival at our stables, you will be welcomed by your instructor who will provide you with a safety helmet and basic information about the saddling of the horse and the type of riding. The first part of the lesson includes gymnastics and warm-up exercises to become familiar with the horse and find balance in the saddle. Afterwards, the instructor will customize the activity based on your level of experience.
This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Horseback riding among the hills of Volterra. For beginners, there is a 30 minutes evaluation in the arena.
The horseback ride in the countryside provides, for beginners, a 30-minute lesson in the arena to allow the instructor to assess the level of preparation for the walk. The excursion takes place on a beautiful route of white roads among the rolling hills of Volterra.
During the lessons, you can interact with our expert instructors (FISE qualification of second level federal instructor), who will guide you safely and tell you, in Italian and English, curiosities and anecdotes about the world of horseback riding. The riding is in English style. For the safety of your family, children under 14 are not allowed to ride outside of the arena.
Upon arrival at our stables, you will be welcomed by your instructor who will provide you with a safety helmet and basic information about the saddling of the horse and the type of riding. During the evaluation lesson, you will learn how to hold the reins and understand the horse’s behavior outside the arena. The walk begins among the rolling hill surrounding Volterra and continues along the Gattero Lake. Let yourself be surprised by the unforgettable landscapes that only the heart of Tuscany can offer.
Possibility of a tasting menu accompanied by wine on request.
This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Horseback ride at sunset or sunrise with aperitivo/breakfast included
The sunrise or sunset ride takes you on a beautiful route of white roads among the rolling hills of Volterra during the evocative hours of sunset or dawn. Afterwards, at the end of the walk, an aperitivo or breakfast will be served at Agriturismo Diacceroni.
During the lessons, you can interact with our expert instructors (FISE qualification of second level federal instructor), who will guide you safely and tell you, in Italian and English, curiosities and anecdotes about the world of horseback riding. The riding is in English style. For the safety of your family, children under 14 are not allowed to ride outside of the arena.
Upon arrival at our stables, you will be provided with a safety helmet and meet the horse that will accompany you during the walk. After a briefing with the instructor, you can discover the beauties of our land on horseback, along the route the runs along the lake of Gattero and the river of Era. On the way back, an aperitivo or breakfast will be served in the wonderful setting of the Agriturismo Diacceroni farm.
This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions.