Horse Riding in North Karelia
Icelandic horse hike is an experience for everyone
The clatter of hooves on forest trails and breaks by the water. Fluffy Icelandic horses are kind and, thanks to their soft gait, are also suitable for first-time riders. You can find various Icelandic horse stables in North Karelia, where cross-country riding lessons are always carried out according to the level of the riders.
Check out at least these:
- Paimentupa Koli
- ElämysMantsi in Ilomantsi
- Heiskala Hoppala in Liperi
- Hepovaara Wellness Centre in Kitee
- Dagur in Heinävesi
Get to know the Finnish horse and relax with the horses
In North Karelia, you can also go on a horseback ride with our national breed, the Finnish horse. For example, Kelokoski Horses in Nurmes offers cross-country rides, where you can experience the closeness of nature in a new way from the saddle. A peaceful moment on horseback, suitable for beginners, will remind you of your horse skills. You can get to know your horse better, for example, by brushing or walking it.
In addition to traditional hikes, Hepovaara Hyvinvointitila in Kitee offers various small group services, where you can delve deeper into interaction skills, stress management and equality with the help of horses. Also at Hoppala in Heiskala, Liperi, horses and well-being have been combined into a whole, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Check out at least these:
- Kivikkolan tila, Nurmes
- Heiskalan Hoppala, Liperi
- Kelokoski Horses, Nurmes
- Hepovaaran hyvinvointitila, Kitee