Equitation
In Maremma you can take horse riding courses, trekking and splendid horseback rides organized by agritourisms and equestrian centres. Equi tourism and the various itineraries are promoted by the Via Equestre Toscana.
Maremma is the land of the legendary Butteri, the characteristic herdsmen on horseback, the last representatives in Europe. The beauty of the area and the variety of landscapes that are crossed on the back of the local equine breed, the Maremmano Horse, make this land a particularly suitable place for the practice of numerous equestrian activities. In the equestrian centers of the Maremma it is possible to carry out riding courses for adults and children with qualified instructors, horseback riding and trekking throughout the Province of Grosseto up to Monte Amiata, courses technical and competitive improvement and for the acquisition of FISE licenses, totally customizable equestrian weeks and summer school camps for children. Many Maremma farmhouses also make their horses and riding stables available to their guests, with the possibility of organizing riding lessons, trekking and horseback riding which can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on requests and ability. of the knights. In sella al proprio cavallo si visitano luoghi suggestivi e si attraversano spiagge, paludi, colline e boschi della Maremma Grossetana e Livornese. For those who wish to personally experience the buttero’s profession, it is possible to work closely with the herdsmen, assisting in the breaking of the horses and the branding of the cattle.