This is a based ride perfect for all levels of rider who want to combine luxury accommodation with tuition and/or trails on well schooled forward going horses. They can offer tuition in flatwork and jumping so you can brush up on your skills. Riding here allows you to explore unique scenery Sardinia offers with the companionship of responsive Anglo Arab and Sardinian horses. Leaving daily from the farmhouse house your path will lead you past mountains crossing woods of local trees, oaks and the mediterranean scrub.

On the first day guests arrive at the farmhouse in the afternoon and can relax in the beautiful grounds taking advantage of all the wonderful facilities. There is time for relaxation in the swimming pool, jacuzzi or beauty salon. Your fresh organic dinner will be served at 8-8:30 pm accompanied by local Sardinian wines. Each day you will enjoy a continental breakfast with delicious home made jam and cakes.

If you would like to then you can try the 'Galoppo Package' which allows you to buy a number of riding units which you can then use at your leisure. A riding lesson uses one unit, a ride out uses two units and a ride to the sea (approximately two hours for a minimum of two riders) uses four units. 

This is a trail ride through the Montiferru mountains and down to the sea but returning each night to your very comfortable accommodation. You will leave your horses and return to them to resume your ride each day. Your trail will take you over ancient shepherd paths, woody mountains, wild torrents and majestic falls. The limestone volcanic rock, the beautiful smell of the mediterranean herbs and wild plants, the white sandy beaches and clear blue skies make this a wonderful equestrian escape.

Day 1:

Arrival in the afternoon. Relax in your comfortable room and have a drink before dinner which is served around 8 pm. Your guide will give you some information about the week ahead.

Day 2:

Breakfast is served around 8.30. After this you will meet the horses and have a ride to see how you get on with your new horse. Your first ride will be about ninety minutes long. After lunch you can relax in the comfortable grounds and perhaps take a swim or jacuzzi. We can arrange a massage for you (not included). Dinner is served at 8.00.

Day 3:

After breakfast you will leave the hotel and explore the mountains on horseback. The ride will take around 3 hours. Your ride will take you over tracks made by shepherds many years ago. You will ride through huge cork oak forests and fields of sheep, pigs and donkeys. Finally you will climb the first part of the Monte Ferru mountain. Here you will leave the horses to doze in the sunshine and you will return in the jeep to the hotel just in time for lunch. The afternoon is yours to swim or just soak up the sun.

Day 4:

After breakfast you will be driven back to the horses stabled in the mountains. You will saddle up your horse and set off for your ride. The flora consists mainly of mediterranean mountainous species along with rare shrubs and grasses whereas the fauna, quite rich, includes some remarkable specimens, mouflon, boar, Sardinian wild cat, marten, weasel and fox. You will enjoy another 3-4 hour trail hopefully having seen some of this wildlife. You will ride through the village of "San Leonardo" which is famous for its fountains and you enter the protected park of Monte Ferru. You will enter a totally new landscape, full of rocks and big stones, sometimes the terrain looks like the valley of the moon as it is so isolated. You may be lucky and see a mouflon or wild boar but you can look for their tracks. You will ride up to 1100 metres and then you can see the sea - a wonderful breathtaking view over the west coast of Sardinia. Your ride descends to 800 metres and the horses will stay over at Mount Seneghe. You will be driven back to the hotel by jeep On your return once again you can relax and enjoy the lovely grounds and facilities here. Dinner is served around 8.00 pm.

Day 5:

After breakfast you will leave the hotel by jeep and find your horse stabled in the mountains. You will help get your horse ready and leave Mount Seneghe and head towards the sea. You will ride from a height of 800 metres down to 50 metres. A ride of approximately three hours. Today your rides passes through a huge forest with a mystical atmosphere - the landscape and vegetation is totally different to the day before. There are many different sorts of trees and it is very green and humid. Today you will stop for a sandwich and take in the beautiful countryside. Your ride then continues down the mountain passing Mediterranian Macchia (typical vegetation for Sardinia). The aroma of the herbs and the unusual plants will be evocative and memorable. Finally you ride through cactus which seem more typical of Mexico. You will arrive at the paddock at Ranch Catzeddu and you are now back at 50 metres above sea level. Again, you will return to the hotel by jeep and you will be able to relax in the comfortable hotel grounds.

Day 6:

After breakfast you will be driven back to your horse at Ranch Catzeddu. Today you help get your horse ready and will again ride along the beach and explore this wonderful coastline for around 3.5 hours. You will be able to smell the salty sea water and see the blue sea from afar as you ride through narrow and stony paths and big meadows full of large flowers.

You will through the pine woods and along the Is Arenas beach which is 8 km long. Here the horses can play in the sea water and you will have a wonderful canter on the beach which the horses love. Finally you reach a small stable at "Sa Rocca Tunda" where the horses will stay overnight. Riders can enjoy a swim in the sea which is only 30 metres from the stable.

Day 7:

After breakfast you return to the stables by the sea in the jeep. You will get your horses ready for the last ride of 4.5 hours. The landscape is again totally different from the previous day. You will ride through the protected area of the island of Sinis on horseback. You will pass through pinewoods and enjoy a canter through the paths in the fields surrounded by meadows full of beautiful flowers. You will get to the steep cliffs where there is a fantastic view of the emerald green water beyond. Finally you reach the famous "rice corn beach" of Maimoni which is covered with glittering white quartz sand. Together with the intense blue of the sea - it really is a blaze of colour.

This is the end of the trail. Your horse will be collected by lorry and returned to the hotel. The riders will have a last drink together and say a fond farewell to the horses they have made friends with over the last few days.

Day 8:

Breakfast and then you will depart for the airport or the next part of your holiday.

Please note that this itinerary may vary.

This is a new programme introduced for 2012. The Hotel now have a small stables with a club house directly leading onto the beach of Sa Rocca Tunda (in the north of Sinis). Each day you can ride in a different direction for 3-4 hours returning to the stables for lunch. After riding guests can walk along the beach, bathe in the sea or just lie in the sun!

Itinerary (flexible)

Day One: You pass through the huge pinewood of Is Arenas, riding up and down the undulating sandy ground. The pine trees reflect the sun light and there is a wonderful smell of herbs and mediterranean plants. Finally you arrive at the beach of Is Arenas which is over 8 km long and covered with soft sand. The horses love to play and splash in the sea. The beach is ready and waiting for a great gallop.

Day Two: Today you will discover the stony and cliff top area of Capo Mannu. The perspective from horseback is breathtaking! You will see cliffs of more than 200 metres high and the frothing spume of the sea water. We will go by a big saltwater lake and if you are luck you will see the pink flamingos which live here and who often stand on one leg in a very majestic position. The sight is unforgettable.

Day three: Today you will ride through the protected area of Sinis. You will pass pine forests and canter over fields surrounded by meadows full of flowers. You ride upwards until you get to the top of the cliffs where there is a fantastic view of the sea before you. Finally you will reach the famous "rice corn beach" of Maimoni which is covered with glittering white quartz sand, together with the intensive blue of the seawater it really is a blaze of colour.

We recommend that you hire a car to allow you be flexible and transfer back to the hotel from the beach when you wish.