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RENDOLA RIDING

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Rendola Riding was founded in 1972 by Jenny Bawtree, an English woman enamoured of the Tuscan countryside, and has since become a well-known Riding-center.

Situated at a thousand feet above sea-level on the slopes of the Chianti hills, it has splendit views over the Arno Valley.


What you can do here

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THE HORSES RIDING LESSONS

The stables are situated behind the house, and the horses graze daily in the surrounding paddocks.
There are eighteen at your disposal, mostly Italian bred and carefully chosen to suit all levels of ability.
the saddles are English style and of excellent quality and condition.
Instructors and guides are all experienced and friendly.
In the ring surrounded by olive-groves small groups of beginners can take their first lessons and more expert riders can improve their flat work and jumping.
Those who desire may also help to groom and feed the horses, and take lessons in elementary horsemanship.
Minimum age: 10 years.There is maximum
Maximum weight; 85 Kilos. There is minimum.
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TRAIL-RIDING
R ides out for small groups are organized daily, quiet ones for novices and longer, faster rides for the more experienced.
The surrounding hills, with their olive-groves, vineyards and extensive woodlands offer an endless variety of itineraries.

In Spring and Autumn Jenny organizes 3-5 day rides in the Chianti Classico area, between Florence and Siena.
If you are fit and experienced, you can explore on horseback this beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visiting abbeys, castles, Romanesque churches, medieval villages.

Pietro will meet you at lunch-time with a splendid picnic and accompany you in the evening to your inn or farmhouse.
If you desire insurance, bring a medic certificate and proof of up-to-date tetani vaccinations, and we will issue a Sporta riding insurance.


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SUMMER COURSES

From mid June till the and of Jiuly Jenny organizes Equitation + English conversation courses for childrend aged 10-17 . Ridig lessons alternate with trekking, theory courses, films, gymkanas and moonlight riding . In August there are weekly courses for adults only, whether beginners or advanced riders .

With the 25th exit of the Autostrada del Sole only ten kilometres away and Montevarchi Station even closer, Rendola Riding is easily accessible; and its position in the middle of the triangle formed by Florence Arezzo and Siena gives its guests the opportunity to combine riding with visits to close beautiful Tuscan cities.
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The guests are lodged in Jenny's home, a comfortable Tuscan farmhouse.
There are eight bedrooms, some with private bathrooms, a large dining-room and a sitting-room with fireplace, plenty of books and a music library.
Pietro the cook prepares for you delicious Tuscan dishes, accompanied of course by Chianti wine. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly, and you will immediately feel at home.

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Price List

 

To get to Rendola Riding, leave the Autostrada del Sole at Exit Number 25 (Valdarno).Drive to Montevarchi, then follow road-signs for Mercatale. After 5 kilometres turn right towards the little village of Rendola, where you will see our signboard on the left. If you come by train, get off at Montevarchi (between Florence and Arezzo) and we will fetch you with our van.

 

ASSOCIAZIONE SPORTIVA RENDOLA RIDING
Rendola Valdarno
52025 Montevarchi - Arezzo


Agriturismo Rendola Riding
Rendola Valdarno - 52025 Montevarchi - (AR)
Toscana


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