My lessons here, including lessons on the lunge, were the best riding instruction I have ever received. My instructors understood perfectly what each horse and rider needed, and carried an array of arrows in their quiver to come up with the best approach to improve each individual. From Cristina, I finally have a taste of what is meant by Classical... More

It was our sixth stay at Il Paretaio at Easter this year and our two sons would like to go back right away. I have to add that we usually don't return to places - Il Paretaio is an exception. Why is this so? First of all it is located beautifully in the Tuscan countryside - we love the old... More

We went as part of our honey moon there in March. It was our first time in Il Paretaio but I am sure we will be back. What a lovely place! Weather were not brilliant and we had flu when we arrived but Cristina and Giovanni made our time so enjoyable. Horses are well looked after and very well trained,... More

We visited Il Paretaio in October last year and were truly satisfied with what we found! Beautiful countryside, incredible sunsets and great company. I had lessons every morning and then spent the afternoons visiting the area, everything is in such easy reach. The lessons were incredible, a high level of sensitivity from all the horses I rode and from the... More

Il Paretaio is a magical place, whether you are riding the beautiful horses under excellent instruction, swimming in the pool, or watching the sun go down with a cold beer! Dinner all together is friendly and fattening, and is somewhere that non riding partners are welcomed. I am one of many returning guests since my first visit in 2000. Also... More

I would definitely return. The accommodations are such an experience. Family style dining, riding, lessons, picturesque backgrounds this place has it all! I would recommend renting a car so that you are not stuck at the farm house during your off hours. I think this is not a bad choice for a complete visit it Italy. You are close e... More

There must be a reason why people keep coming back. I have been to Il Paretaio 12 times so far, but there are others who have come, and come again more than 2o times! The lovely rooms, beatiful view and Tuscan homecooking are good reasons to come here, but to me IL Paretaio is first of all a riding centre.We... More

Good food and wine, good riding if you want to think and understand the lightness in aids, good people. My favourite of the riding centres I've visited! I also recommend to go to wine tasting trip, either ride there of for non-riders, by car. Ricardo's wines and food je serves with them are wotrh of every penny. You'll miss them... More

From the first contact with the Di Marchi family, life in Italy became an absolute pleasure. The whole experience at Il Paretaio was positive and uplifting. As an Equestrian centre it is world renowned. We were two non horse riding visitors and were shown such a warm welcome by the Owners and all the staff. The dining experience was a... More