Riding on horseback in Oltrepò Pavese

Being in touch with nature is not just about walking in the middle of a meadow.

It means listening to the sounds of a forest, admiring the rows of trees that outline the slopes of the hills, learning to know the trees from their leaves and recognising the scent of flowers and aromatic herbs.

This connection can be experienced with equal intensity while riding a horse in Oltrepò Pavese . 

It’s wonderful to imagine starting the day with a horseback ride along the paths of our Oltrepò hills.

While the rest of the world begins with its frenetic pace, with our horse we can already fill up on positive energy, breathing clean air and following the play of light and shadow of the sun’s rays filtering through the treetops.

Us, the horse and all around the greenery and the lonely sounds of the horse’s footsteps, the chirping and the rustling of the leaves.

This is perfect harmony with nature ….

And a horseback ride at sunset ? The scenery changes when the sun sets, it is the moment of the day when we and the horse become a single being that stands out against a sky generous with shades of orange and pink.

There is a wonderful sense of quiet around that allows you to absorb these almost magical moments, given by a natural spectacle of great beauty.

Oltrepò Pavese has several riding stables. Let’s see some of those that organize horseback riding !

Horseback riding with Equitazione Chio.Re A.S.D.

This Equestrian Center in Rivanazzano Terme – in Cascina Lavagè – offers panoramic horseback rides , as well as riding lessons, for children aged 14 and over.

This is a broad proposal for equestrian tourism , that is, equine eco-tourism in which

Images taken from the Chio.Re ASD website

Chio.Re’s offer for this type of immersive equestrian tourist experience – the Horse Green Experience – consists of “an extraordinary adventure” lasting approximately 1 hour, whose sequential activities are:

• Horse grooming , that is, taking care of it to become familiar with this beautiful, noble and intelligent animal, combing its coat, learning to position the saddle… without forgetting to cuddle it and become friends!
• Horse riding lesson to learn the basics of the discipline.
• Horseback riding to put into practice what you have learned with the riding instructor, immersed in the natural scenery of the areas around Salice Terme. When the sky is clear, you can even see the Alps!
• In the meantime, any companions can wait at the clubhouse (even with their own dogs, as long as they are kept on a leash)
• Activities for children with ponies
• Finally, upon returning from the walk, the horse riders will be welcomed with an appetizer.

The riding school is open all year round, every day except Mondays.
Lots of opportunities to experience beautiful moments with the whole family !

Horseback riding with Agriturismo La Valle

The Agriturismo La Valle, in Zavattarello, in Alta Val Tidone , is also a riding school and boarding house for horses.

Its programs include horse trekking and basic horse riding lessons .

This Horseback riding path, in particular, takes place along dirt paths, in the middle of meadows, or crossing streams in the area. By Horseback riding you will experience a lot of emotions, considered as a must try at least once.

Images taken from the Facebook page of La Valle – Agriturismo Scuderie – Zavattarello

Beppe Tassara Performance Horses

This riding school is located in Retorbido, in Località Parpellona.

It allows you to go on horseback excursions in the surroundings of Voghera, accompanied by professionals along the entire route.

On horseback, the landscape has a different perspective!

Images taken from the Facebook page of Beppe Tassara Performance Horses

horseback rides in Oltrepò are experiences that can connect us with the most authentic rhythm of life that we all need to feel