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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 '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Catching the horses in the morning

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Riding through the village of Iano

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Possibly one of the most stunning turn out set ups out there :)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Groundwork session - lunging with focus on communication and straightness

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Out and about in stunning Tuscan countryside!

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Getting ready to set off on trails

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

In-hand session with focus on precision and clarity when training a horse

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Out and about in stunning Tuscan countryside!

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Poolside relaxation :)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Grooming time

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Rest and hydration stop

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Hello :) Come and join us!

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

In the village of Iano trying to locate the riders who are out on the trail

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

On the trail

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Grooming time

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Lessons - focus on the rider's technique

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Breathe in this view :)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Poolside - cooling off at lunch time

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Hydration stop - the weather changed a lot during our short stay fluctuating between SUPER HOT to VERY FRESH ;)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Spying on the riders :)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Poolside with lovely views which you can't see here ;)

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Out and about on one of the trails

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Can you smell the scent of hay? :) Resting and chatting horses.

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Out and about on of the the trails

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Village 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 '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 '14

Aspire GetAway @ La Fiaba - June '14

Grooming 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

aspire@outlook.com

www.aspire-equestrian.com

07438 758 217

VIDEO MEMORIES FROM THE FIRST GETAWAY TO LA FIABA - JUNE 2014

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