Joanne J.

‘The Tuscany Ride was positively magical! Absolutely amazing! 5 stars all the way! I was travelling on my own, but everything about getting there was easy, from being picked up at Grosseto train station by my transfer driver to arriving at the villa and being greeted by host Gio, the most charming and lovely person you could hope to meet. Gio cannot do enough for you and is such fun and great company. The apartment in the villa was the height of luxury with plenty of room for me and my new roomie/ride bestie, including a large bedroom and bathroom each and spacious shared living areas. The horses were fantastic, and I adored my sweet Paint mare Nyara, whom I rode every day. She was super sure-footed, had a chill temperament and was happy to be at the back or go forward, depending on what I wanted. The other five riders were fun and great company, too, and the staff at Gio Ranch were so helpful, making everything easy and a real pleasure. Then there were the after-ride cocktails and the amazing meals and wine, which included themed dinners and some of the best food I tasted in Italy! The whole atmosphere at the ranch was so warm and welcoming. I loved the dogs and the cats and Matilda the mini pony who went on one of the rides with us! Everything about this ride was exceptional, and I could go on and on about it. I will definitely be back!’