{"id":9490,"date":"2020-11-04T19:34:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T16:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9490"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:00:36","slug":"sleigh-ride-moment-with-finnhorses-1h","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/en\/tuote\/sleigh-ride-moment-with-finnhorses-1h\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Winter Sleigh Ride with a Finnhorse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Settle under warm blankets, feel the steady rhythm of the Finnhorse and share a winter moment with your own group in Ronivaara\u2019s snowy surroundings.<\/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_ad2c35c9_1982_4089_86ca_2a4b5f748136 { 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_ad2c35c9_1982_4089_86ca_2a4b5f748136:hover{ background: #7b2203; } #bokun_ad2c35c9_1982_4089_86ca_2a4b5f748136:active{ background: #942804; } <\/style> <button class=\"bokunButton\" disabled id=bokun_ad2c35c9_1982_4089_86ca_2a4b5f748136 data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/43f0d1a8-a545-44ad-8146-00ef952cc5a6\/experience\/455566?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\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A touch of old-time winter travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter Sleigh Ride begins in the farmyard of Ronivaara Farm in Kuusamo. The sleigh waits in the snow, the Finnhorse stands ready in front of it, and your group settles under warm blankets before the ride begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the horse steps forward, the moment changes. The farmyard slips behind you, the sleigh runners meet the snow and the winter landscape opens slowly around your group. You feel the cold air on your face, the warmth of the blankets around you and the steady movement of the Finnhorse ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This experience is simple, close and easy to enjoy. You sit together in the sleigh while the horse carries you through Ronivaara\u2019s winter surroundings. The pace comes from the Finnhorse, and the feeling comes from sharing a quiet winter moment with your own group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finnhorse gives the ride its character. In front of the sleigh, its strength and steady working rhythm become part of the experience. From the sleigh, Kuusamo\u2019s winter feels close, real and beautifully unhurried.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"Sleigh ride in Ruska Laukka in Ruka-Kuusamo\" class=\"wp-image-1599 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-220x126.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-480x275.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-3.jpg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><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\/Reen_veto-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sleigh ride in Ruska Laukka in Ruka-Kuusamo\" class=\"wp-image-1601 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ruskalaukka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reen_veto-4.jpg 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A winter journey in the Finnhorse\u2019s rhythm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This private experience is for travellers who want an easy winter moment that fits naturally into the day. A Finnhorse, a sleigh, warm blankets and Ronivaara\u2019s snowy surroundings are enough: you are close to the horse, the winter weather and the people you came with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route and pace are chosen according to the weather, snow conditions and the horse\u2019s wellbeing. The Finnhorse sets the rhythm, turning a simple sleigh ride into a quiet winter experience shared with your own group.<\/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\">Winter Sleigh Ride with a Finnhorse is suitable for guests who want an easy winter experience with their own private group at Ronivaara Farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>families, couples, friends and small private groups <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guests of different ages who want an easy winter experience together <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>travellers who want to experience a Finnhorse without riding <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guests looking for a peaceful private winter activity in Kuusamo <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guests with reduced mobility, depending on the practical arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No previous horse experience is needed. The driver takes care of the horse and sleigh, and guests enjoy the experience from the sleigh.<\/p>\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>private sleigh ride for your own group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meeting a Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>settling into the sleigh under warm blankets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finnhorse sleigh ride in Ronivaara\u2019s winter surroundings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>easy winter experience with a Finnhorse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guest insurance, Finnish Equestrian Federation insurance for occasional guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1 hour<br>The duration covers the full experience: arrival at Ronivaara Farm, meeting the Finnhorse, settling into the sleigh, the sleigh ride and the ending of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Infants:<\/strong> Infants on an adult\u2019s lap free of charge.<br><strong>Minimum age:<\/strong> suitable for guests of different ages<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 guided according to the weather, route, snow conditions and the horse\u2019s wellbeing. Please dress warmly for winter weather. As you sit still in the sleigh, warm layers, winter shoes, gloves and a hat are important<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the experience takes place outdoors in Ronivaara\u2019s farmyard and along the sleigh route. Dress warmly for winter weather. As you will be sitting still in the sleigh, warm layers, winter footwear, gloves and a hat are especially important. Warm blankets are provided in the sleigh.<\/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>How is this different from the 2 hour sleigh ride?<\/strong><br>This one-hour experience focuses on the private sleigh ride itself. The two-hour experience also includes more time with the Finnhorse and its care and harnessing, Ronivaara\u2019s farmyard and other animals, as well as a warm drink and a small sweet treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the sleigh ride private?<\/strong><br>Yes. The experience is reserved for your own group. The group size is max. 4 guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need previous horse experience?<\/strong><br>No previous horse experience is needed. The driver takes care of the horse and sleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens during the experience?<\/strong><br>You meet the Finnhorse, settle into the sleigh under warm blankets and enjoy a one-hour winter sleigh ride in Ronivaara\u2019s snowy surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can children and infants join the sleigh ride?<\/strong><br>Yes. The experience is suitable for guests of different ages, and children take part together with adults. Infants can join on an adult\u2019s lap free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the sleigh ride suitable for guests with reduced mobility?<\/strong><br>It may be suitable depending on the situation. Please mention any mobility needs when booking so the practical arrangements can be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What should I wear?<\/strong><br>Dress warmly for winter weather. Warm layers, winter footwear, gloves and a hat are important, as you will be sitting still in the sleigh. Warm blankets are provided in the sleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can we add refreshments to the experience?<\/strong><br>Campfire refreshments can be booked separately in advance.<\/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\/455566\"><\/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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