In an ever-changing world, travel is taking on new expectations. Horse riding holidays in Italy for example are a new way to discover the joy of exploring. And research shows it: horseback travel is good for your health and happiness. In addition to decreasing stress, horseback riding holidays have other surprising benefits, such as strengthening […]
Three days in the life of Butteri cowboys in Maremma
Maremma is a land of somewhat peculiar traditions….such as the legendary figures of Butteri cowboys, the Tuscan cowboys! When the countryside was once marshy, agriculture undeveloped, and large landowners had large herds from native breed: the men at work tending them, moving them from one pasture to another were and still are the Butteri. Between […]
6 practical tips to get started for Horse Riding Holidays in Italy
Are you a horseback rider who wants to embark on horse riding holidays? Has it always been your dream? Then you should definitely go for it! Riding a horse is an amazing experience, especially for those who feel this innate connection with this beautiful animal, and the first horseback ride (or a lesson) is usually […]
The Ultimate Guide to Horse Riding Holidays (in Italy)
Are you a horse riding traveler? Or you’d like to become one? Once you embark on horse riding holidays, it’s true, you can’t live without! You discover a new world made up of long days in the saddle, unspoiled nature, and a contact with the animal that is very different from what you experience with […]
Sicily on horseback – a ride on the moon of Etna Volcano
Sicily on horseback is a one-in-a-lifetime experience, especially on Etna Volcano. You’ll feel liking riding on the moon! Etna, also known as Mongibello, is the most active volcano on Earth – the gentle giant or simply “’A Muntagna” (the mountain in Sicilian dialect) as the Catanese call it. It has many names , and it […]
3 top horse riding destinations in Tuscany for summer 2022
Horse riding in Tuscany is the ultimate experience for summer 2022. Tuscany means good life, good wine, good food and overwhelming nature: the perfect ingredients to create an authentic active experience! This land is ideal to be explored without haste, on horseback, so that you can slowly dive into it: gentle hills covered with vineyards, […]
A journey through the world of HorseTouring.com
Horse riding holidays in Italy have never been so close – HorseTouring is a mindset, a way of discovering the wonders of Italy, on horseback. So embark on this adventure and glance behind the scenes of our tours. You will fill your eyes and your heart with beauty and hospitality, among amazing horses and sceneries! […]
Discovering authentic Sicily between the ears of a horse
The sound of the horses feet along the rock makes a rhythmic sound that reminds me of a heartbeat. Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop…. I am trying to balance my weight to help my equine companion, lifting myself from the saddle in a standing position – pretty difficult to maintain. I look ahead to give the horse […]