Private Finnhorse Tour in Ruka-Kuusamo

2h

Private, max. 4 person, Private, only your group

Experienced, Moderate, Reduced mobility

810,00 €

Do you want to enjoy a private riding trip with your group? This program is made for you! Empowering experience in the landscapes and forests of Kuusamo.

Book a private Finnhorse trail ride for your own group and experience Ronivaara’s forests, rural landscapes and northern hill scenery with a local guide.

A Private Trail Ride with Finnhorses

A private Finnhorse trail ride at Ronivaara is a riding experience reserved for your own group. It brings together Ronivaara’s Finnhorses, a professional local guide and the northern landscape of Ruka-Kuusamo: quiet forests, open rural views and the soft shapes of the hills. The experience feels personal from the beginning, because the ride is created around your own group rather than an open group departure.

The experience begins with a personal welcome at Ronivaara Farm and a calm meeting with the horses. Suitable Finnhorses are chosen for your group according to the participants’ riding experience. Before heading onto the trail, you receive a safety briefing, help with mounting if needed and initial guidance in the riding arena. During the guidance, you go through the basic aids: how to ask the horse to move forward, how to stop and how to guide the direction calmly and clearly.

Your local guide then takes you out from Ronivaara’s farmyard towards the forest, open countryside and the hill landscapes of Kuusamo. The pace is kept calm, and the ride is guided according to the riders’ experience, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing. With only your own group on the ride, the experience has a calm and personal character: time with the horses, the landscape and the people you came with.

The Finnhorse is at the heart of the ride. It is Finland’s native horse breed: strong, wise, versatile and trusting by nature. Ronivaara’s Finnhorses are known for their sure step, calm strength and reliable character, making them well suited to a private trail ride where horse, rider and northern nature can meet without hurry.

Ruska Laukan tallilla ratsastus- ja teemapäiviä harrastaja perheiden kanssa Ruka Kuusamossa
Maastoratsastusta suomenhevosilla Ruska Laukan tallilla Ruka-Kuusamossa

Your Own Riding Experience at Ronivaara

This experience is for couples, friends and small private groups who want a more personal way to ride with Finnhorses. A private ride gives your group a calmer setting, a dedicated guide and time to experience Ronivaara without the rhythm of an open group.

The value of this experience is in its quiet quality: Finnhorses, local guiding, northern nature and the warm atmosphere of a real horse farm. It is a good choice for guests who appreciate privacy, calm riding and an authentic Finnish horse experience in Kuusamo.

Good to know

Who is this experience for?

This private Finnhorse trail ride is suitable for couples, friends and small private groups who want a calm, personal riding experience at Ronivaara.

The experience is especially suitable for:

  • couples
  • friends
  • small private groups
  • adult travellers
  • young riders aged 12 and over
  • less experienced riders, when the ride can be adapted to the group
  • more experienced riders looking for a calm nature experience with Finnhorses
  • guests who value privacy, personal guidance and northern nature
  • guests who prefer a private experience instead of an open group 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.

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:

  • private Finnhorse trail ride for your own group
  • personal welcome at Ronivaara Farm
  • meeting your Finnhorse before the ride
  • suitable Finnhorses chosen according to the participants’ riding experience
  • safety briefing before heading onto the trail
  • 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
  • riding through forests, open rural landscapes and northern hill scenery, depending on the route and conditions
  • calm pace guided according to the riders’ experience, route, conditions and horses’ wellbeing
  • seasonal drink 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

Duration: 2 hours
The duration covers the full programme: welcome at the farm, meeting the horse, safety briefing, mounting, initial guidance, trail ride, return and the stable cabin ending.

Group size: 1–4 guests, maximum 4 guests
Format: private programme for your own group
Riding level: inexperienced, less experienced, intermediate, experienced
Price: 810 € / group
Price at maximum group size: 202.50 € / person when there are 4 participants
Booking: advance booking required. 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 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

Is this a private experience?
Yes. The ride is reserved for your own group, without other participants.

Who is this private trail ride suitable for?
The experience is suitable for couples, friends and small private groups who want a calm and personal Finnhorse trail ride at Ronivaara.

Do I need previous riding experience?
The ride can be planned according to the participants’ riding experience. Please tell us about each participant’s riding background when booking.

How does the experience begin?
The experience begins with a personal welcome at Ronivaara Farm and meeting the horses. Before heading onto the trail, you receive a safety briefing, help with mounting if needed and initial guidance in the riding arena.

Where does the ride take place?
The ride takes place in Ronivaara’s surroundings, through forests, open rural landscapes and northern hill scenery, depending on the route and conditions.

How are the pace and route chosen?
The pace is kept calm, and the ride is guided according to the riders’ experience, the route, the conditions and the horses’ wellbeing.

What happens after the ride?
After the ride, the experience ends in the stable cabin with a seasonal drink.

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.

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

Responsible Visit

  • We welcome our guests with respect for animals, people and nature
  • The stable area is alcohol-free and smoke-free
  • We ask all visitors to move calmly and follow the guidance given on site
  • Nature, animals and the local environment are treated with care
  • Our aim is to create a safe, peaceful and memorable experience for everyone