WHAT IS IT?
Short break for riders seeking training filled riding holidays where they are involved in all aspects of horse care. Unique blend of rider focused training with horse training and challenging countryside trekking.
LOCATION:
Stunning, hilly and blissful to look at. Tuscany. Airport: Pisa (or Florence).
Our Hosts: http://la-fiaba.com/
WHEN:
4-9 September (Thu-Tue) - optional return on Monday possible
RIDING & HORSE TIME
Total hours: approx. 14+ hours in the saddle + In-hand training + off-horse training rider training + horse care time as per your wishes
1) Daily Aspire Training Sessions (working on horse's straightness, suppleness and correct biomechanics as well as on own use of body as a rider. Adjusted to levels of the riders and horses. Use of video feedback and body awareness training.
2) 3 x Challenging half-a-day Trail Rides over varied Tuscan countryside. Loads of hills and tracks to explore. Both fast and slower options available. Very well mannered horses. Fit and fun. For fitness and for joy of life :)
3) Each rider to also receive daily lessons (60 minutes) with focus on seat, effectiveness, improvement of given horse on given day. Lessons adjusted in content to the level of the rider.
4) Opportunity to fully look after the allocated horse throughout the stay, muck in and out, feed, groom, make friends and prepare the horse for training and trail rides (with supervision).
ACCOMMODATION:
La Burraia - peaceful apartments (twin rooms; private rooms available - please enquire) with stunning views.
Photo Gallery: http://www.laburraia.it/en/photogallery.html
FOOD AND DRINKS
All fresh, organic, local produce delivered and cooked by the hosts. All diets catered for! Breakfast produce (as ordered) is delivered to apartments (with own kitchen). Lunches and dinners are cooked fresh and delivered by the hosts.
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Catching the horses in the morning | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Riding through the village of Iano | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Possibly one of the most stunning turn out set ups out there :) |
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Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Groundwork session - lunging with focus on communication and straightness | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Out and about in stunning Tuscan countryside! | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Getting ready to set off on trails |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14In-hand session with focus on precision and clarity when training a horse | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Out and about in stunning Tuscan countryside! | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Poolside relaxation :) |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Grooming time | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Rest and hydration stop | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Hello :) Come and join us! |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14In the village of Iano trying to locate the riders who are out on the trail | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14On the trail | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Grooming time |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Lessons - focus on the rider's technique | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Breathe in this view :) | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Poolside - cooling off at lunch time |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Hydration stop - the weather changed a lot during our short stay fluctuating between SUPER HOT to VERY FRESH ;) | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Spying on the riders :) | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Poolside with lovely views which you can't see here ;) |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Out and about on one of the trails | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Can you smell the scent of hay? :) Resting and chatting horses. | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Out and about on of the the trails |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Village stop for rehydration | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 |
Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14 | Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14Grooming and spending time together :) |
PLACES AVAILABLE:
Maximum 5 riding places available. Non-riding companions warmly welcome!
THE FEE:
Includes: ALL ABOVE as well as group return transfers Pisa airport (individual transfer can be arranged - please enquire), taxes, towels and the center's bank transfer fees. FLIGHTS are NOT INCLUDED.
£780 (Aspire clients - past or current)
£825 (all other riders)
£415 Non-Riders
DEPOSIT securing your place (non-refundable): £372.50
The remaining fee (£407.50) to be paid by 25th August 2014.
Questions and further info:
Wiola Grabowska BHSAI/INT'T
07438 758 217