Scenic Finnhorse Trail and Farm Experience at Ronivaara

This gentle Finnhorse trail experience is suitable for inexperienced and less experienced guests who want a calm and clearly guided experience with horses. It is also suitable for guests who value time in the stable environment, meeting farm animals and getting to know the atmosphere of a real Finnhorse farm.

The experience is especially suitable for:

• inexperienced adults
• guests with little previous riding experience
• young riders aged 12 and over
• travellers looking for a gentle Finnhorse experience
• guests who want to meet the horse before or alongside the ride
• guests interested in Ronivaara Farm, its animals and stable environment
• guests looking for a calm nature experience
• guests interested in Finnhorses and local horse culture
• guests who value clear guidance, a professional guide and horse wellbeing

Minimum age: 12 years
Participation for children under 12 can be requested by email or phone if the child has previous riding experience and is ready to take part in a guided trail ride.

Participation for guests with reduced mobility can be considered in advance according to the group’s needs and the practical possibilities of the programme.

The experience includes:

• guided Finnhorse trail ride
• meeting your Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm
• getting to know Ronivaara Farm, the stable environment and the animals
• guidance on how to act calmly and clearly with the horse
• safety briefing before riding
• mounting from a ramp
• help with mounting if needed
• initial guidance in the riding arena before the trail
• basic riding aids: moving forward, stopping and guiding direction
• professional local guide
• calm ride based on the group’s abilities, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing
• seasonal drink and a small snack in the stable cabin after the ride
• riding helmet and, if needed, a high-visibility vest or safety vest
• use of changing and social facilities
• group insurance for guests
• Finnish Equestrian Federation insurance for occasional riders

Group size: 2–6 guests
Riding level: inexperienced, less experienced
Format: guided Finnhorse trail experience and farm visit in a group
Price: 135 € / person
Booking: advance booking online or by phone. Online booking closes one day before the experience.

Photos can be taken after the ride in the riding arena, once the horses and riders have returned calmly to the farm.

The experience takes place at Ronivaara Farm in Kuusamo.

Address:
Meskusvaarantie 79b, Kuusamo.
Location in Google Maps

Please arrive in good time so the programme can begin calmly at the agreed time. Part of the experience takes place outdoors in the farmyard, stable area and on the riding route, so dress according to the weather.

Choose sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for a stable and outdoor riding environment. Wear long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. In winter, warm layers, gloves, a hat and proper outdoor footwear are important.

Please avoid loose clothing, scarves and backpacks. Riding equipment that has been used at other stables should be disinfected before arriving at Ronivaara.

Do I need previous riding experience?
No previous riding experience is required. The experience is designed for inexperienced and less experienced guests. You receive a safety briefing, help with mounting and initial guidance in the riding arena before heading onto the trail.

Is this a trail ride or a farm visit?
The experience brings together a guided Finnhorse trail ride and a visit to Ronivaara Farm. As part of the programme, you also get to know the farm, the stable environment and the animals.

What does the farm visit include?
The farm visit means getting to know Ronivaara Farm, its stable environment, animals and Finnhorses as part of the experience. It helps you feel the atmosphere of the farm and understand how people work with horses at Ronivaara.

How does the riding part begin?
Before heading onto the trail, you receive a safety briefing, help with mounting and initial guidance in the riding arena. Riders mount from a ramp, which makes mounting easier for the guest and more comfortable for the horse.

How do we guide the horse?
During the initial guidance, you learn the basic aids: how to ask the horse to move forward, how to stop and how to guide the direction. The guidance is calm and clear, with respect for the horse’s space and wellbeing.

Where does the trail ride take place?
The ride continues from Ronivaara’s farmyard towards forest and northern nature. The exact route is chosen according to the route conditions, the group and the horses’ wellbeing.

What kind of horses do we ride?
The ride is with Ronivaara’s Finnhorses. The Finnhorse is Finland’s native horse breed: strong, wise, versatile and trusting by nature. Ronivaara’s horses are used to moving in nature and meeting different kinds of riders.

How are the pace and route chosen?
The pace is kept calm, and the ride is based on the group’s abilities, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing.

What refreshments are included?
After the ride, the experience ends in the stable cabin with a seasonal drink and a small snack.

What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12 years.

Can a child under 12 take part?
Participation for children under 12 can be requested by email or phone if the child has previous riding experience and is ready to take part in a guided trail ride.

Is the experience suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Participation can be considered in advance according to the guest’s needs and the practical possibilities of the programme. Riders mount from a ramp, and the final suitability is assessed case by case.

Can we take photos after the ride?
Photos can be taken after the ride in the riding arena, once the horses and riders have returned calmly to the farm.

What should I wear?
Dress according to the weather and season. Wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes, such as hiking boots or rubber boots. In winter, wear warm layers, gloves and a hat.