Sweden, Riding Icelandic Horses in Roslagen
You will find this gem in beautiful Roslagen. Jenny and Hreggvidur (Hreggi), both multiple Swedish champions and successful national team riders, are big names in the Icelandic Horse world. Jenny is one of only four certified Icelandic Horse riding instructors in Sweden. They are both professionals with a passion for Icelandic horses and taking care of you as a guest.
Here you can choose between a training weekend, weekly rides or a long weekend ride.
Amid the beautiful Uppland scenery, Jenny and Hreggi discovered this horse farm 13 years ago and have carefully restored it and converted it into a beautiful center for Icelandic Horses. In addition to the newly renovated farmhouse, there are guesthouses, a conference hall for 20 people and a stable with 40 stalls, pastures, an oval track and endless trails. They also have employed instructors who conduct lessons and lead rides. You are treated to great meals, and at times you may even be served a special Icelandic dinner in the vaulted cellar.
Sweden, Roslagen - Long Weekend Training Camp
This is perfect for those people who want to develop their riding and relax, dine and socialize with like minded people. You have two sessions on Friday and Saturday and a final ride on Sunday morning. It includes practical instruction interspersed with theory and takes place on the oval track, in the paddock or the small indoor riding arena. You can bring your own horse or ride on one of the highly trained riding school horses.
Horses
Well trained, confident Icelandic horses. In total there are about 40 horses, of which twenty are used for trail riding. The horses are very well kept and in good physical condition. For the more experienced rider, there might also be an opportunity to try any one of the other horses at the equestrian center.
Sweden, Roslagen - Icelandic long weekend
This long weekend has a strong Icelandic flavor, with both rides and lessons on the fine Icelandic Horses. A dip in the "Heitta pot", an Icelandic hot tub at 39C (102 F), is perfect after a Fall or Spring ride. Sufficiently warmed, you are invited to an Icelandic dinner in the vaulted cellar cooked with genuine Icelandic ingredients. You get a real chance to sample the best of what Iceland has to offer!
The weekend's program (flexible, subject to changes) may look like this:
The first evening (Thursday) you eat a welcome dinner in the dining room. If it is warm, you sit out on the veranda overlooking the horse pastures.
After a buffet breakfast on Friday morning, there will be a presentation of the weekend's program and testing of horses. After lunch, you head off on a lovely ride through the Roslagen scenery, or - if you are not a very experienced rider - you may instead receive a riding lesson on the arena or oval track.
You take care of "your" horse during your stay, including brushing, saddling, etc.
After riding, it can be nice to have a relaxing dip in the "Heitta pot" before dinner.
On Saturday, you have a trail ride with a break for a picnic lunch (if the weather is not cooperating, you will have two lessons with lunch at the center between sessions).
On one evening, you may get to enjoy a special Icelandic dinner in the vaulted cellar.
Sunday: another ride after breakfast - ride or lesson - before this glorious weekend ends with coffee and sandwiches and then departure around 1.00pm
Sweden, Roslagen - Summer Ride
This week is very rich in new experiences. You are treated to lovely rides through the beautiful Roslagen scenery and lessons on the outdoor arena and oval track. At the end of the week, you ride off on a full day trail ride staying overnight at Gimo Manor, one of Sweden's most beautiful manor houses from the eighteenth century.
Examples of a weekly schedule (subject to change due to local circumstances):
The first evening (Sunday) you eat a welcome dinner in the dining room or outside on the veranda overlooking the horse pastures.
After breakfast on Monday morning, there will be a presentation of the week's program and testing of horses. After lunch, you head off on a lovely ride through beautiful Roslagen. After riding, you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the "Heitta pot" before dinner.
Tuesday: Riding lesson in the morning and a nice ride out in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Full day’s ride to a deserted farm and a nice picnic lunch in the forest.
Thursday: Riding lesson in the morning, training at the oval track in the afternoon. Icelandic dinner in the vaulted cellar in the evening.
Friday morning: you start the ride to Gimo manor where you will stay overnight. Before you get to Gimo, you stop at a small lake where you and the horses can have a refreshing dip. You ride at different speeds along fields and meadows on gravel and forest roads that are well suited to ‘Tolt’. Once in Gimo, you leave the horses and check into your rooms. There is time for a refreshing dip in Gimo pond and a soothing sauna before a tasty dinner.
Saturday: Departure after breakfast.
You take care of "your" horse during your stay, including brushing, saddling, etc.
Accommodation
You stay in a twin rooms upstairs in the guesthouse. The rooms have new beds and each guest can borrow a lovely terry-toweling bathrobe for their stay. You will sleep well!
On the ground floor is a dining room with a 'bar', meeting room, sauna and shower / toilet. Through the windows, you can see the horse pastures and "heitta pot" that is perfect for talking and relaxing in after riding. ("Heitta pot" is Icelandic and means "warm pool" - about 39 degrees centigrade/ 102 F).
Climate
Travel Information
Ability description: Trail Ride Level 2-3 >>
Included in the price: 6 alt. 3 nights, riding according to program, full board incl. water.
Not included: Flights, transfers, wine/beer, personal inscurance and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Flight: to Stockholm-Arlanda. Take train or bus from the airport to Uppsala centralstation (travel time 25-45 minutes). Change to bus to Alunda (travel time ca 35 minutes). (www.ul.se)
Train: to Uppsala centralstation (www.sj.se). Change to bus to Alunda (travel time ca 35 minutes). (www.ul.se)
Transfer: Book in advance with HorseXplore
From Alunda to equestrian center, about 6 km (4 miles). Included.
Number of participants: A minimum of 6 and a maximum of about 12 participants in the group.
Credit card: Not accepted by riding center.
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet
Feedback from our travellers
The Feeling of Coming Home
"Feels like coming home, always such a warm welcome. A very cozy environment, and it's great that bed linens, towels, and a bathrobe are included. The food is always delicious, homemade with love. Very skilled instructors who made me feel safe, which encouraged me to challenge myself. Wonderful, fun, and slightly challenging rides both in the terrain, indoor arena, and oval track.
It feels like one big family, full of love, warmth, and joy, where wise thoughts and ideas are shared.
It couldn't be better!"
Maria Högman
Learning and Growth in a Safe Environment
"I learned so much from the highly competent instructors. Well-trained and kind horses that are well cared for. Feels like coming home.
Fantastic."
Karin Johansson
Cozy Accommodation and Inspiring Riding
"The welcome was very warm and genuine. Cozy rooms and comfortable beds. The food was homemade and of great quality. The lessons were excellent, taking each rider’s skills into account. Lovely rides in a beautiful environment.
An amazing week, I went home with new knowledge that I will bring into my continued riding."
Carin Kreku Carlsson
Personal Attention and High-Quality Instruction
"A very pleasant welcome from Jenny with a tour and a wonderful dinner. Such a beautiful place to stay!
Good and varied food made with care. Excellent instruction from Jenny, who really took the time with each rider! During the final dinner in the fantastic cellar vault filled with candlelight, we all agreed that we had developed in our riding!
Fantastic to ride such a well-trained and positive horse!
Professional and attentive in every aspect!"
Katarina Axelsson
Well-Cared-for Horses and Amazing Food
"Great riding instructors, well-cared-for horses, and beautiful riding trails. Everyone made sure we were comfortable, and the food was absolutely fantastic!"
Leif Berglund
Friendly Atmosphere and Fun Riding
"Fantastic hospitality. I felt more like an old friend visiting than just another customer. A great mix of lessons and trail rides. It was fun to ride on the oval track! I would love to come back!!!"
Anna Påhlsson
Hospitality and New Experiences
"The hosts and their children were incredibly hospitable and friendly, making us feel so well cared for! I developed a new appreciation for Icelandic horses and their fantastic gaits!"
Anne-Li Öman
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