Horse riding in the Bolognese hills
Highlights
- Enjoy a horseback riding experience of about one hour in the woods of Pianoro
- Experience life on the ranch by brushing and saddling your horse
- Ride along paths in the countryside a few kilometres from Bologna
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Full description
A ranch nestled in a green valley, beautiful and tame horses and a route through the hills of Bologna: the elements are all there for a truly memorable horse riding adventure!
Join us for a 50-minute ride through the woods of Pianoro, in the province of Bologna. Here, amidst laughter and first riding lessons, you will experience unforgettable moments together with your favourite animal.
We are waiting for you and your whole family (yes, even the little ones)!
What we will do
We will meet at the meeting point in Pianoro (BO), 15 minutes before the time selected at the time of booking. The ranch is located in a green valley, from which many nature trails start. On arrival, we will meet the equestrian guide who will introduce us to our companion. Let's get ready to brush and saddle him together!
After familiarising ourselves with the animal, we will mount the saddle and take a few rides around the arena. The guide will teach us the basic commands to handle the horse and make us feel comfortable in the saddle, especially if it's our first time on a ride.
We will then leave the ranch to ride into the lush nature: we will ride for about 50 minutes in the woods of Pianoro, among chestnut trees, imposing oaks and the famous "calanchi Bolognesi", clay ridges. Thepace will allow us to observe the local flora and fauna at its best, including birds, squirrels and foxes. The guide will lead on horseback or on foot, depending on the needs and age of the participants.
We will then return to the starting point. The activity lasts about 1 hour in total.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for ages 4 and up; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the ride.
Children from 4 to 13 years of age will be accompanied by a guide who will lead the horse on a walk with a harness; people from 14 years of age will ride the horse independently.
The activity is of an easy level and suitable for a first horse ride.
Other information
The experience takes place from March to December.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Closed shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Pianoro, Bologna

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.