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Ronivaara \u00b7 Kuusamo, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plan your visit to Ronivaara<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A little practical preparation leaves more time for the horses, the farm and the day ahead.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Come in the season that suits you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ronivaara is home to the Finnhorses and other animals throughout the year, and most of our Finnhorse experiences follow the same year-round rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can ride, visit the farm, spend time learning with a Finnhorse or choose a private horse experience in different seasons. Snow, light, forest trails and the life around the farm change as the year turns, giving each visit its own character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horse-drawn sleigh rides belong to the snowy winter months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the other experiences, choose the time of year that suits your trip and check the individual programme calendar for available dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Finnhorse Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of Ruska Laukka’s experiences are offered through the changing seasons, while sleigh rides are specifically part of winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your visit begins before you reach the yard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check your programme, dress for the weather and leave enough time to arrive without rushing. Then you can step into Ronivaara with the day’s practical things already taken care of.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finding Ronivaara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ronivaara is in Meskusvaara, Kuusamo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong>
Meskusvaarantie 79B
93800 Kuusamo
Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drive takes about 20 minutes from Kuusamo town centre<\/strong> and about 25 minutes from Ruka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last part of the journey brings you away from the busier resort and town surroundings and towards the forest and farm landscape of Ronivaara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you arrive, you are coming to a working family farm. Horses and other animals may already be outside, people may be moving between the yard and horse areas and the ordinary work of the day is going on around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact & Getting Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arrive a little before your programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend arriving 10\u201315 minutes before the programme begins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That gives you time to arrive calmly, find your way around and get ready before the experience starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horse activities have their own rhythm. Horses need to be prepared, equipment checked and people introduced to what will happen next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few unhurried minutes at the beginning help the whole group start together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toilet and changing facilities are available for guests, and there is also a stable cabin at Ronivaara.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dress for a farm \u2013 and for Kuusamo weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A visit to Ronivaara often means spending time outdoors, around horses and on natural ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose clothes that allow you to move comfortably and that suit the weather of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For riding, wear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n