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title: Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 88
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.6
reviews: 288
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/horse-sanctuary-trail-ride/
---

# Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride

**Guidekin's take:** A ride from a sanctuary of rescued horses, where you feed and groom them before a short lesson and a relaxed ride through the pinewood past Roman ruins, open to beginners as well as riders, rated 4.6 across 288 reviews. Guide, helmet and a food tasting are included at €88 per person, hotel pickup is an option. Long trousers and closed shoes.

## Overview

Meet a herd of rescued horses, you learn how to feed and grooming them, than we depart for the relaxing ride in the pinewood. It' not important if you are beginners or expert riders, you are always welcome! You help us to take care of the horses learning habits and beavours of the animals that live free in the pinewood. We introduce you with a short lesson before the ride and we start the adventure visiting some ruins of the Roman Empire on horseback for a relaxing and plesant experience with your special friends!

Discover the biggest archaeological area of Europe on horseback! Ride with us in the Natural Reserve long charming lanscape, have fun an relax with well docile and trained horses to explore the wild side of Rome!

Be a cowboy in Italy!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: From June to October.
- Starts 10:00, 10:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: Food tasting
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €88: ages 6 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €88 per person for the Horse Sanctuary in Abruzzo option; other options up to €90
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 288 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cavalieri di Gaia
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.6 from 288 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 262 of 288.

- 5 stars: 247 (86%)
- 4 stars: 15 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 23 (8%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the horse care and patient teaching; some struggle with communication around meeting arrangements.

**Praised:**
- Feeding and grooming the horses creates a connection before the ride
- Calm horses and visible care for their welfare
- Patient instruction adapted to beginners and experienced riders
- Peaceful trails through woodland and open countryside
- Local history and stories shared during the ride

**Complaints:**
- Some get prompt replies, while others report unanswered calls or slow responses
- A few report trouble finding the meeting point or connecting with their guide
- A few report cancellation or rescheduling notices after they have already set off
- Some see ruins along the trail, while others see fewer than they expected

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-08-22 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Sanctuary in Abruzzo | €88 / person | Italian, English | Cowboy's Paradise : To escape the summer heat, we move the herd to the mountains of Abruzzo. Enjoy great panoramas & the italian cowboy lifestyle Meeting point: Peppino coffe shop, Obelisque square 13, Tagliacozzo , Aq , Italy |
| Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica | €90 / person | Italian, English | - |

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Use of helmet
- Food tasting

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

## Itinerary

1. **Cavalieri di Gaia** (3h; admission included) - Horse Sanctuary in Rome. Welcome to the Ranch, help me to take care about the horses and let's start exploring the natural reserve on horseback

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

From June to October. To escape the summer heat, we move the entire herd to Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo. We head to the mountains so both our horses and our guests can enjoy cooler air, great panoramas and trail rides through the National Park.
It's easy to reach by car in one hour from Rome or by train.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0X0fDDvqLxMREHS7iPDSC2o

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- I suggest you to wear long trousers and sneackers or riding boots
- Bring with you water, sunscreen and cameras
- No flip flop or hill shoes
- Maximum weight 95 kg

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