Evening Trail Ride with Finnhorses in Kuusamo

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Advanced, Experienced

Trail riding

95,00 €

An evening trail ride with Finnhorses into the quiet northern landscape. Soft evening light, seasonal colours and the calm atmosphere of Ronivaara Farm create a peaceful riding experience in nature.

Let the evening light, quiet landscape and steady Finnhorse steps take you from Ronivaara Farm into northern nature.

Into the Evening Light on Horseback

Ronivaara’s evening trail ride takes you into northern nature as the day begins to quiet down and the light softens. The calm farmyard, the steady steps of the Finnhorse and the changing season create the atmosphere of the ride already before departure. This is a peaceful trail experience for guests who want to enjoy nature from horseback with clear guidance and an unhurried evening mood.

The experience begins at Ronivaara Farm by meeting your horse. Before heading out, you receive a safety briefing, help with mounting if needed and initial guidance in the riding arena. The ride then continues from the farmyard towards forest, private routes and hill landscapes with your professional local guide.

The pace is kept calm, and the ride is based on the group’s abilities, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing. The heart of the experience is the evening atmosphere: the horse’s steps, the quieting landscape and the feeling of northern nature close around you from the saddle.

Each season gives the evening ride a different character. Summer brings long northern light, autumn adds warm ruska colours, and winter brings blue-hour stillness, snow and quiet air. On clear winter evenings, moonlight, stars or northern lights may become part of the atmosphere, although natural phenomena can never be guaranteed.

The ride is carried out with the horses’ wellbeing first. Ronivaara’s Finnhorses are calm, strong and reliable horses, used to moving in nature and meeting different kinds of riders.

Maastoratsastusta Ruska Laukan tallilla Ruka-Kuusamossa

When the Evening Changes the Ride

This experience is for guests who want a calm moment in nature at the end of the day. It is not just a daytime trail ride at a different hour — the evening light, the quieting landscape and the changing season give the ride its own character.

At Ronivaara, the evening trail ride is guided calmly and professionally, with the horses’ wellbeing first. It is well suited to less experienced riders, and also to more experienced riders who are looking for a peaceful nature experience rather than a fast or demanding ride.

Good to know

Who is this experience for?

This evening trail ride is suitable for less experienced riders who want a calm and clearly guided trail experience in the evening atmosphere. It is also suitable for more experienced riders when they are looking for a peaceful nature experience on horseback.

The experience is especially suitable for:

adult travellers
couples
young riders aged 12 and over
less experienced riders
guests looking for a calm evening activity
guests interested in northern nature and seasonal atmosphere
guests interested in Finnhorses
more experienced riders who appreciate a peaceful pace and evening mood

You do not need to be an experienced rider. Please tell us about the participants’ riding experience when booking, so the programme can be carried out in a way that suits the group.

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.

What does the experience include?

The experience includes:

meeting your Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm
safety briefing before heading out
help with mounting if needed
initial guidance in the riding arena before the trail
guided evening trail ride with Finnhorses
riding on Ronivaara’s private routes, in forest surroundings and near hill landscapes, depending on conditions
professional local guide
ride based on the group’s abilities, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing
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

Duration: 1 hour
The duration covers the full programme: arrival at the farm, safety briefing, meeting the horse, mounting, initial guidance, the trail ride and return.

Group size: 2–6 guests
Riding level: easy; suitable for less experienced riders and also for experienced riders looking for a calm nature ride
Format: guided evening trail ride in a group
Price: 95 € / person
Minimum age: 12 years
Booking: online booking closes 1 day before the programme. Other available times can be requested by email.

Good to know and arrival at 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.

FAQ

Do I need previous riding experience?
Not necessarily. The experience is suitable for less experienced riders, as long as the participant is ready to follow guidance and take part in a calm guided trail ride.

Is this suitable for experienced riders?
Yes. The ride is also suitable for more experienced riders who are looking for a peaceful nature experience with Finnhorses.

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.

How does the evening ride differ from a daytime trail ride?
The atmosphere is different. Evening light, a quieting landscape and the season’s changing colours make the ride feel distinct from a daytime trail experience.

Where does the ride take place?
The ride takes place on Ronivaara’s private routes, in forest surroundings and near hill landscapes, depending on the conditions of the day and season.

Can we see northern lights?
In winter, clear evening skies, snow, moonlight or stars may create a special atmosphere. Northern lights may appear if conditions are right, but natural phenomena can never be guaranteed.

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

What equipment is provided?
A riding helmet is provided. A high-visibility vest or safety vest is available if needed. Changing and social facilities are available at 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.

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Horse Welfare First

The wellbeing of our horses is at the heart of everything we do
We work calmly, respectfully and according to each horse’s needs
Our horses have time to rest, recover and live a natural paddock life
We choose safe routines, suitable horses for our guests and responsible group sizes
If needed, the program may be adapted to ensure the comfort and safety of the horses

Local Heritage

Ronivaara is a traditional farm environment with a strong local story
We value the Finnish horse and its important role in Finnish rural culture
The old smithy brings local history, craftsmanship and atmosphere into the visit
We want to preserve and share the heritage of farm life, horses and nature
Our experiences are rooted in the landscape, stories and traditions of the area