riding centre

The horse is one of the most beautiful and fascinating ways with which you can enjoy and explore the untouched Costa dei Gabbiani, the southernmost peninsula of the Elba Island, where nature, sea and sports meet. In the heart of the Tenuta delle Ripalte seat the riding centre A.S.D. The Bosana Costa dei Gabbiani, that with its own technicians and horses is available for those who want to get closer to horse riding and visit these unspoilt places.

The centre, affiliated to FISE, offers to its Members and its customers equestrian activities for all: lessons in the riding school, horse riding for beginners and more experienced riders, trekking. For children there are two ponies to gain confidence with horses and to learn through games.

Every week the following activities are organized:

- SADDLE INITIATION FOR ALL GUESTS
- RIDING LESSONS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
- HORSE RIDING FOR 1 AND MORE HOURS
- EVENING RIDING EXCURSION WITH SWIM (on Friday evening)
- SUMMER "BOARDING HOUSE" FOR HORSES

The horses used are selected and chosen for their character, suitable also for less experienced people, for their charisma, bright and fun gait during walks, for their steady footing, suitable to the fields of the Island.

The technicians working in the centre have the FISE qualifications and patents as well as professionalism and a proven experience in the horse riding field.

The Centre facilities are a wide sand field 20×40, a grass field 30×60, a horse walker, a comfortable saddle room, a wide and new stable and several paddocks.

The Centre offers various trails, suitable for beginners and those more experienced, ranging from the beaches to the top of the Monte Calamita, through the unspoilt nature of the Natural Park of Elba that completely surrounds the Centre.