The Horses of the Trail Riding Center Prategiano

The Prategiano Team is made up of staff members from around the world and a group of the most wonderful horses for a perfect horse riding holiday in Tuscany.  Each of our furry staff members has a unique personality.  At this moment the herd consists of 14 horses of mixed breeds.

We have five Maremma horses, which are the local breed used by the butteri (Maremma cowboys).  Dark colors, long ears, and sturdy build characterize these horses.  In the past they were typically a working horse mostly used for cattle, but more recently they have been crossed with thoroughbreds and more slender horses to create an all-around saddle horse.

These horses are called the “improved Maremma horse”.  They are wonderful horses for trail riding in Tuscany because they have learned to adapt to difficult terrain and bad weather.  They are strong and surefooted.  Among our other horses there is a halflinger named Asia who has been with us for a long time, and is considered the mascot of Prategiano.  She is a sweet and quiet girl who is wonderful with children and beginners.  We have two trotting horses, two ponies, a Spanish mix, and three other mixed breeds.  The mixed breeds - Saba, Top Gun, and Tango - are definitely some of the barn favorites.  Saba is a beautiful black horse with a white star.  She is great with children and loves to swim, perhaps even a little too much, as some clients have told me after taking an unexpected bath in the river.  Top Gun is a perfect little orange horse.  He is strong, sensitive, and likes to run.  And Tango is the farm’s “special boy”.  He is known for crossing his front legs, sitting like a dog, and - unfortunately for the rider behind him – farting.  Typical man!  He is entirely black and a sweet, sweet boy.  These wonderful animals have brought so many smiles and unforgettable experiences to the guests of Prategiano.  A toast to the horses! Come to see them during you next horse holidays in Italy !