Get your Boat at the Model Shop in Rocca Di Mezzo
Activities - Horse Riding
ABRUZZO4U
Web Site For English Speaking Tourists
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You will see this one on your Left as you get near to Rovere heading towards Ovindoli. Great for beginners as you will go along a flat, circular walk with excellent views of the mountains.
There are plenty of opportunities for Horse Riding (Beginners or more experienced) BUT if you are safety conscious, which we recommend, then you may have to insist or ask for protective helmets! Two of the main permanent ones are listed but in summer there are other Pop-Up ones dotted around.
Maneggio, La Marsica (Ovindoli)
Horse Safari in the Zoo D’Abruzzo Park
Ask for a hard hat
The Abruzzo Zoo offers an unforgetable Horse Safari inside the zoo to discover the animals. Suitable for those who want to discover for the first time the thrill of a ride on the saddle of this splendid animal. Perfect for beginners, don’t miss the chance …. 30mins on horse back in the zoo, Equestrian Guide and 1st Level Instructor, Insurance, Protective Helmet & Bodice for under 18’s. Available most days 9.30am - 8.00pm 15 Book On-Line Location = Castel di Sangro Directions: Go through Sulmona and Roccaraso to Castel di Sangro (Via Strada Statale 17) About 50miles (80.3km) 1hr 18mins Note: Not to be confused by Zoos of the same name, like the one we visited near Lanciano/Vasto on the coast!
You will see it on your Circular Walk A Great Family Adventure Nice friendly place (Pop in and ask)
The Velino - Sirente Paddocks (Rovere)
On the Left going to Rovere Make friends first Nice ride for beginners or more experienced Nice views as you ride along
Hard Hats are available if you ask. You can get a drink and there is a Portaloo Toilet
It is best to pre-book by telephone, ask for Elise (the Guide who speaks English) Tel +39 338.2112.632
Directions: Coming from Rocca Di Mezzo, and through Rovere, turn Left at the Large Roundabout before you get to Ovindoli (where the market is held) - go past the Picnic Area on the Right - round the bend to the Left then, at the next bend to the Right, you should see the Maneggio sign on the wooden fence. You can have a “Taster” for an hour for about 10 Euros each and be well looked after, especially if you are a Novice/First Timer OR you can hire a ride for a half/full day Tel +39 349.5035474 ask for someone who speaks English (You should be lucky!)
Activities - Horse Riding
ABRUZZO4U
Web Site For English Speaking Tourists
© PC Senior All Rights reserved
There are plenty of opportunities for Horse Riding (Beginners or more experienced) BUT if you are safety conscious, which we recommend, then you may have to insist or ask for protective helmets! Two of the main permanent ones are listed but in summer there are other Pop-Up ones dotted around.
The Velino - Sirente Paddocks (Rovere)
You will see this one on your Left as you get near to Rovere heading towards Ovindoli. Great for beginners as you will go along a flat, circular walk with excellent views of the mountains.
Nice ride for beginners or more experienced Make friends first
Hard Hats are available if you ask. You can get a drink and there is a Portaloo Toilet. It is best to pre-book by telephone, ask for Elsie (The Guide who speaks English) Tel +39 338.2112.632
Maneggio, La Marsica (Ovindoli)
Directions: Coming from Rocca Di Mezzo, through Rovere, turn Left at the Large Roundabout before you get to Ovindoli (where the market is held) - go past the Picnic Area on the Right - round the bend to the Left then, at the next bend to the Right, you should see the Maneggio sign on the wooden fence. You can have a “Taster” for an hour for about 10 Euros each and be well looked after, especially if you are a Novice/First Timer OR you can hire a ride for a half/full day Tel +39 349.5035474 ask for someone who speaks English (You should be lucky!)
You will see it on your Circular Walk Ask for a hard hat A Great Family Adventure Nice friendly place (Pop in and ask)
Horse Safari in the Zoo D’Abruzzo Park
The Abruzzo Zoo offers an unforgetable Horse Safari inside the zoo to discover the animals. Suitable for those who want to discover for the first time the thrill of a ride on the saddle of this splendid animal. Perfect for beginners, don’t miss the chance …. 30mins on horse back in the zoo, Equestrian Guide and 1st Level Instructor, Insurance, Protective Helmet and Bodice for under 18’s. Available most days 9.30am - 8.00pm 15 Book On-Line Location = Castel di Sangro Directions: Go through Sulmona and Roccaraso to Castel di Sangro (Via Strada Statale 17) About 50miles (80.3km) 1hr 18mins Note: Not to be confused by Zoos of the same name, like the one we visited near Lanciano/Vasto on the coast!
Activities - Horse Riding
© PC Senior All Rights reserved
ABRUZZO4U
Web Site For English Speaking Tourists
There are plenty of opportunities for Horse Riding (Beginners or more experienced) BUT if you are safety conscious, which we recommend, then you may have to insist or ask for protective helmets! Two of the main permanent ones are listed but in summer there are other Pop-Up ones dotted around.
The Velino - Sirente Paddocks (Rovere)
You will see this one on your Left as you get near to Rovere heading towards Ovindoli. Great for beginners as you will go along a flat, circular walk with excellent views of the mountains.
On the Left going to Rovere Make friends first Nice ride for beginners or more experienced
Hard Hats are available if you ask. You can get a drink and there is a Portaloo Toilet
It is best to pre-book by telephone, ask for Elise (the Guide who speaks English) Tel +39 338.2112.632
Maneggio, La Marsica (Ovindoli)
Directions: Coming from Rocca Di Mezzo, and through Rovere, turn Left at the Large Roundabout before you get to Ovindoli (where the market is held) - go past the Picnic Area on the Right - round the bend to the Left then, at the next bend to the Right, you should see the Maneggio sign on the wooden fence. You can have a “Taster” for an hour for about 10 Euros each and be well looked after, especially if you are a Novice/First Timer OR you can hire a ride for a half/full day. Tel +39 349.5035474 ask for someone who speaks English (You should be lucky!)
You will see it on your Circular Walk Ask for a hard hat A Great Family Adventure
Horse Safari in the Zoo D’Abruzzo Park
The Abruzzo Zoo offers an unforgetable Horse Safari inside the zoo to discover the animals. Suitable for those who want to discover for the first time the thrill of a ride on the saddle of this splendid animal. Perfect for beginners, don’t miss the chance …. 30mins on horse back in the zoo, Equestrian Guide and 1st Level Instructor, Insurance, Protective Helmet & Bodice for under 18’s. Available most days 9.30am - 8.00pm 15 Book On-Line Location = Castel di Sangro Directions: Go through Sulmona and Roccaraso to Castel di Sangro (Via Strada Statale 17) About 50miles (80.3km) 1hr 18mins Note: Not to be confused by Zoos of the same name, like the one we visited near Lanciano /Vasto on the coast!