Contemporary Buttero
Equiazione is a non-profit organization working with horses in the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani, in the Lazio region, Italy. It manages the Equiazione Village, a 20-hectare natural area of woods and open land, home to over 60 horses and Maremma cattle raised extensively.
In this natural setting, the “Contemporary Buttero” brand was born. It represents our way of reinterpreting the traditional Italian buttero (cowboy). The project aims to keep rural culture alive by rethinking it in a contemporary way. The contemporary buttero is not a historical reenactment, but a living figure that connects tradition and present, animal work, relationships and cultural expression.
It brings together horse and cattle management with a broader vision that includes educational, social and performative elements, while maintaining a strong connection with the territory and its historical and environmental roots.
It is a project about identity, community and relationships, offering a different way of living and experiencing the connection between people, animals and nature.
LIVE YOUR CONTEMPORARY BUTTERO EXPERIENCE
between horses, cattle work and local culture
In the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani, just outside Rome, among volcanic landscapes, forests and countryside, the horse becomes a way to explore and understand the territory.
This is not just horseback riding: it is an immersion into a living culture shaped by butteri, transhumance, rural knowledge, myths and local traditions.
Our horseback experiences in Lazio, near Rome, combine horse trekking with activities involving horses and Maremma cattle, creating a unique blend of equestrian tourism and cultural experience.
Each activity is an encounter between people, animals and landscape — a different way to experience horses and discover the territory in an authentic and nature-based way.
For experienced riders, we offer multi-day immersive programs including horse trekking and cattle work.
For beginners, we offer activities focused on connection with the horse, herd dynamics and nature-based experiences.
Contact us to find the horseback experience that suits you best!
equiazione@gmail.com
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The Contemporary Buttero Festival
The Contemporary Buttero Festival is an event dedicated to equestrian and rural culture in Lazio. It is an opportunity to rediscover traditions, landscapes and knowledge connected to transhumance and the buttero figure, historically present in the Castelli Romani area.
Every year, in the heart of the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani, an experiential village comes to life, immersed in nature. It features equestrian performances, workshops, activities for children, talks, folk music, local crafts and traditional food.
It is an experience designed for both adults and children, combining culture, environment and community, and promoting the relationship between humans, animals and territory.
In recent years, the Festival has grown steadily in participation and recognition, reaching the finals of the Premio Senofonte for two consecutive editions, confirming the quality and originality of the project.
Follow us to stay updated on the official 2026 date, the program and all upcoming news about the next Festival.
