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(No availability) 2 Day Horse Riding Holiday in Swedish Lapland, Västerbotten
Sweden Horse Riding Holiday
This short horse riding holiday will allow you to discover the best Swedish Lapland has to offer: beautiful forest landscapes, shiny blue lakes, a night in a typical Swedish stuga, and meals over an open fire. And all that following the four gaits of the Icelandic horse.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
- Horse Breed: Icelandic
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Highlights
- 2 days of horse riding
- Program for intermediate and advanced riders
- Ride through the woods, Skellefteå River, and lakes
- Free use of riding equipment
- 1 night accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Intermediate
Types
2 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Your main accommodation will be the old school in Svansele village. You will sleep in a shared four-bed room. Simple, with two bunk beds, it is right next to the “bagarstuga”, the traditional fire oven that people use to bake their bread. The sanitaries are in the old school’s main building, just 20 meters away from your bedroom (you will need to walk a bit outside to go to the toilets). It is also in this building that breakfast and dinner will be served.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1
You will meet at the farm. Horses of Taiga gives you the equipment you need (helmets, saddlebags, etc.) and then you will saddle the horses together. After an introduction and a mini-course in the paddock, you can ride in the forest all day. In the woods, along the Skellefteå River, around fantastic lakes, your gentle horses take you to various peaceful places. Lunch in the forest on an open fire. In the evening, you enjoy the camp, cuddles with the horses, swim in the lake, take the outdoor dinner, and stay overnight in a typical Swedish stuga.
Day 2
Another fantastic riding day in the northern forest. You leave the camp after breakfast and head for the farm. On the way, you hope to see reindeers and if you are really lucky, maybe even a moose. Back at the farm, you take care of the horses. After the last fika together, you can drive on to more adventures.
Level
Basic riding skills and good physical condition.
Horses
1. Trú
When Flo met this little mare in Iceland, she completely fell in love. So obviously Trú has followed her to Sweden, where she happily discovered the forest. Independent and smart, she is the head of the herd.
2. Skuttull, alias Skutte
Skutte joined Horses of Taiga just before they started. He comes from the area, so he felt quite quickly at home in Svansele, and he really loves discovering new paths. Calm and playful, he is a good buddy. And the big eater too.
3. Sædis
Attentive and determined, this blue-eyed lady will always go forward.
4. Sólfari
The clown in the herd. Mischievous and cuddly, no one can resist him.
5. Leó
Calm and confident, this good-looking gelding knows his job.
6. Mána
A kind little mare. But make no mistake, she is also full of energy.
7. Embla
Focused and powerful, this kindhearted mare is the perfect match for experienced riders.
8. Iðinn
Trú’s baby was born in July 2019. Watch out, you are for sure going to fall in love with this cuddly ball of fur.
Instructors
Floriane Colonnier
Floriane has always been fond of horses. She started riding in her home country, France, when she was six years old and has not stopped ever since. After a long winter season, it was time to realize another dream. Still guiding - this is definitely what she wanted to do - but this time in Iceland, with horses. In the south of the country, she discovered the Icelandic horse and all its characteristics. Then came North Iceland, where she was responsible for another horse riding tour stables. A wonderful adventure that will lead to another: Sweden and Horses of Taiga.
Location
The holiday will take place in Boliden, Västerbotten, Sweden.
Food
You will be served all meals from lunch on day one to lunch on day two included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
What's included
- 2 whole days on horseback
- Guiding for the rides
- 1 night accommodation
- All meals
- Possibility to borrow a riding helmet
- Transport of the luggage to the cabin by car
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
