{"id":9488,"date":"2020-10-28T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T13:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9488"},"modified":"2026-09-13T13:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T10:05:05","slug":"riding-to-blacksmiths-workshop-2h","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/en\/tuote\/riding-to-blacksmiths-workshop-2h\/","title":{"rendered":"Finnhorse Trail Ride &amp; Old Village Smithy Experience at Ronivaara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A calm Finnhorse trail ride through Kuusamo\u2019s landscapes, ending by the fire in Ronivaara\u2019s old village smithy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=43f0d1a8-a545-44ad-8146-00ef952cc5a6\" async><\/script>      <style> #bokun_dbfa6678_00e5_46be_ab31_90efff88983b { display: inline-block; padding: 7px 15px; background: #c63605; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; color: #FFFFFF; border:none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease; } #bokun_dbfa6678_00e5_46be_ab31_90efff88983b:hover{ background: #7b2203; } #bokun_dbfa6678_00e5_46be_ab31_90efff88983b:active{ background: #942804; } <\/style> <button class=\"bokunButton\" disabled id=bokun_dbfa6678_00e5_46be_ab31_90efff88983b data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/43f0d1a8-a545-44ad-8146-00ef952cc5a6\/experience\/83653?partialView=1\" data-testid=\"widget-book-button\" > Book now <\/button>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finnhorses, Ruka-Kuusamo Landscapes and Ronivaara\u2019s Old Smithy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This two-hour experience brings together Ronivaara\u2019s Finnhorses, Kuusamo\u2019s countryside and a piece of the farm\u2019s own history. You begin at Ronivaara Farm by meeting your Finnhorse and preparing for the trail with your local guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before heading out, you receive a safety briefing and help with mounting. In the riding arena, your guide goes through the basic riding aids calmly and clearly: how to ask the horse to move forward, how to stop and how to guide the direction. The experience is best suited for a less experienced guests who feel comfortable joining a calm trail ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your guide then leads the group onto Ronivaara\u2019s own routes. The trail moves through quiet paths, open countryside and Ruka-Kuusamo\u2019s hill landscapes, with the Finnhorse setting a steady rhythm for the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in Ronivaara\u2019s farmyard, the experience continues in the old village smithy. This is the old village smithy where Ronivaara\u2019s blacksmiths once worked. At the smithy, you enjoy a warm drink, a sweet treat such as a bun or pie, and sausages. The old working space, the forge and the handmade objects give the moment a strong sense of place \u2014 something clearly rooted in Ronivaara, not added afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finnhorse gives the experience its rhythm and character. It is Finland\u2019s native horse breed, known for its versatility, steady character and long shared history with Finnish people. With its steady presence and calm strength, the Finnhorse carries you through the landscape and into a place where Ronivaara\u2019s horse culture, countryside life and blacksmith heritage meet.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Forest riding with finnhorses in Ruska Laukka in Ruka-Kuusamo\" class=\"wp-image-6249 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-220x330.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-171x257.jpg 171w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3081-853x1280-1.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ruska Laukka tallin pihapiirist\u00e4 kes\u00e4- ja talvikuvia Ruka-Kuusamossa \" class=\"wp-image-1286 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-195x130.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Herkkua.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Finnhorse Experience with a Real Local Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This experience is for guests who want more than a standard trail ride. Ronivaara\u2019s old village smithy is part of the farm\u2019s own history: the forge, handmade items and old working space connect the ride directly to the place and its past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trail, the Finnhorse and the smithy bring together Kuusamo\u2019s countryside and Ronivaara\u2019s own story, ending with refreshments in the old working space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who is this experience for?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finnhorse Trail Ride &amp; Old Village Smithy Visit at Ronivaara is suitable for adults, couples and small groups who want to experience Finnhorses, Kuusamo\u2019s landscapes and Ronivaara\u2019s old village smithy in one programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This experience is especially suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First-time to experienced riders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>couples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>friends and small groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>travellers interested in Finnhorses, Kuusamo\u2019s nature and Ronivaara\u2019s local history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adults:<\/strong> no previous riding experience required. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Young riders aged 12 and over:<\/strong> previous riding experience required. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More experienced riders:<\/strong> welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the experience include?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>meeting your Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>safety briefing, mounting assistance and guidance before departure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finnhorse trail ride on Ronivaara\u2019s own routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional local guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit to Ronivaara\u2019s authentic old Kuusamo village smithy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the smithy\u2019s forge and handmade items by Ronivaara\u2019s blacksmiths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>warm drink, sweet treat and sausages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>riding helmet and necessary safety equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guest insurance and Finnish Equestrian Federation insurance for occasional riders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours<br>The duration covers the full experience: welcome at the farm, meeting the Finnhorse, safety briefing, guidance before departure, trail riding, visit to the old village smithy, refreshments and return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum age:<\/strong> 12 years. Participation for younger experienced riders can be requested by phone or email.<br><strong>Booking:<\/strong> advance booking online or by phone. Online booking closes 24 hours before the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience is carried out with the route, weather conditions and the horses\u2019 wellbeing in mind. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Good to know and arrival at the farm<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience takes place at Ronivaara Farm in Kuusamo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address:<strong> <\/strong><br><strong>Meskusvaarantie 79b<\/strong>, Kuusamo.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BoJSLrdk5pkH2NWH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Location in Google Maps<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please avoid loose clothing, scarves and backpacks. Riding equipment that has been used at other stables should be disinfected before arriving at Ronivaara.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>FAQ<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need previous riding experience?<\/strong><br>Adults do not need previous riding experience. Children and young riders aged 12 and over need previous riding experience and must be ready to take part in a guided trail ride. More experienced riders are also welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens during the experience?<\/strong><br>You meet your Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm, receive a safety briefing and guidance before departure, ride on Ronivaara\u2019s own routes and visit the old village smithy in the farmyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the smithy located at Ronivaara Farm?<\/strong><br>Yes. The old village smithy is located in Ronivaara\u2019s farmyard, so the smithy visit is a natural part of the experience at the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can a 12-year-old take part?<\/strong><br>Yes, if the young rider has previous riding experience and is ready to join a guided trail ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does the experience last?<\/strong><br>The full duration is 2 hours. This includes welcome at the farm, meeting the Finnhorse, safety briefing, guidance before departure, trail riding, the old village smithy visit, refreshments and return.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=43f0d1a8-a545-44ad-8146-00ef952cc5a6\" async><\/script>\n     \n    <div class=\"bokunWidget\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/43f0d1a8-a545-44ad-8146-00ef952cc5a6\/experience\/83653\"><\/div>\n    <noscript>Please enable javascript in your browser to book<\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax lazy\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13006 size-large has-parallax lazy\" style=\"background-position:65% 68%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ruskalaukka-LYHYITA.02_25_03_13.Still001-1024x576.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#93928f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">A real Finnhorse farm in Kuusamo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Ronivaara is our family home and a working Finnhorse farm. The horses and other animals live here throughout the year, and everyday life follows their needs, the seasons and the work of the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">When you arrive, the day is already under way. For a while, you become part of the place and its everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/en\/ronivaara-farm\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9589\">Discover Ronivaara &amp; the Farm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horse welfare comes first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronivaara\u2019s Finnhorses are known as individuals. Their health, behaviour, workload, recovery and everyday wellbeing guide both their daily care and the activities they take part in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horses live with other horses and have opportunities for movement, outdoor life, rest and species-typical behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/en\/welfare-finnhorses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9406\">Read About Horse Welfare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibility is part of everyday work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have developed our work around animal welfare, safety, sustainability and the care of our surroundings over many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work is also recognised through established Finnish tourism and equestrian quality systems. For us, responsibility is not a separate promise \u2013 it is part of the everyday decisions made at Ronivaara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/en\/sustainability-responsibility\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9395\">Sustainability &amp; Responsibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax lazy\" style=\"min-height:296px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ruska Laukka talli, &quot;Helmi&quot;, suomenhevostamma\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11764 size-large has-parallax lazy\" style=\"background-position:57% 58%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_8577-1024x683.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b5b2b1\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Not sure which experience is right for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about your group and your previous horse or riding experience. 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