Meet the Finnhorses of Lapland – Riding or Sleigh Ride
Experience the gentle and authentic Finnish horse at a traditional family-owned stable just a short drive from Rovaniemi city centre.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Transfer: 15 min each way
Time at the stable: Approx. 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy. Suitable for families and beginners
Group size: Minimum 2 guests, Riding max. 2 adults + 1 child at a time / Sleigh ride max. 7 guests at a time (rotation and extra sleigh for bigger groups).
Availability: On request, advance booking required
Booking requests: office@souloflapland.com +358 40 503 5277
After a scenic 15-minute transfer, you will meet the horses and learn about their daily life on a local family farm. Under the guidance of a professional, you can take part in grooming and preparing the horses before enjoying your chosen experience.
Choose your Finn horse experience:
Horse riding: A peaceful riding experience for up to 2 adults, with pony riding available for 1 child.
Horse-drawn sleigh ride:
Enjoy a traditional sleigh ride through the peaceful Lapland surroundings. Up to 7 guests can join one sleigh.
The local professional is present throughout the experience, making the activity suitable also for beginners and families. The focus is on a calm and genuine connection with the horse – not speed or performance.
Meet the horses
You may meet Pikku-Ryti, Mentori and the family's pony Vilda – each with their own personality and story.
The story behind the stable
Horses have been part of the family’s life for more than 40 years. Both members of the family grew up with horses through their own families, where harness racing and recreational riding were part of everyday life.
The family has continued this tradition throughout adulthood. Since 2009, Jarmo has been the owner of the farm, which had already been part of his life as a rented stable before that.
Today, the family farm combines harness racing, horse breeding and tourism. The horses are not simply animals kept at the stable – they are part of the family, and each horse is known and cared for as an individual.
One of the stable’s special horses is Pikku-Ryti, a well-known Finnish Horse with a gentle character and a strong personality.
Today, the family opens its stable to visitors who want to experience horses in a peaceful and authentic way. For them, the most important part is not performance, but the connection between human and horse – a quiet moment of trust and mutual understanding.
This experience is available on request
To enquire or make a reservation, please contact us by email at office@souloflapland.com or by phone at +358 40 503 5277. We’ll be happy to assist you and arrange the experience according to your wishes.
What’s Included?
- Return transfers from Rovaniemi
- Professional guidance
- Meeting and caring for the horses
- Grooming and horse preparation
- Horse riding or sleigh ride
- Riding helmet & jacket
- Warm blankets for the sleigh ride
- Guidance and assistance throughout the experience
Itinerary overview:
- A short 15-minute transfer takes you to a traditional Finnish family farm.
- Meet the horses, learn about their everyday life and take part in grooming and preparing them under professional guidance.
- Choose your experience between:
Horse riding: A peaceful riding experience for up to two adults. Pony riding can be arranged for one child.
Sleigh ride: Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride through the peaceful Lapland surroundings, for up to 7 guests. - After the experience, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Rovaniemi city centre.
Know before you go:
- Minimum 2 participants
- Suitable for beginners and families
- Availability is confirmed upon request
- Warm outdoor clothing is recommended
- The experience may be adjusted depending on weather conditions
- Please note: This is a peaceful and authentic horse experience focused on connecting with the animals.
- No previous riding experience is required.