SVANSELE HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Snow Ride: A gentle winter horse ride through Svansele’s frozen meadows
A 2.5-hour family-friendly outing with 1.5 hours in the saddle, followed by hot chocolate and pastry—an essential practical guide to planning the winter ride.
Snow Ride: A gentle winter horse ride through Svansele’s frozen meadows.
Embark on a magical winter adventure with Horses of Taiga: a family-friendly, easy-paced horseback ride through snow-laden forest and across the frozen Svansele Dam Meadows, finished with a cozy fika by the fire. The Snow Ride is designed for riders from age eight and up and pairs well-trained horses with simple comforts to make winter riding accessible and memorable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Forest trails to the Svansele Dam Meadows
The ride follows gentle forest tracks around the farm and includes crossing the frozen Svansele Dam Meadows natural reserve, giving riders an easy, scenic 1.5 hours on horseback through classic winter terrain.
Well-trained, family-friendly mounts
This is an easy, family-focused ride on gentle horses suitable for all levels; the itinerary is tailored to make the experience comfortable for younger riders and beginners alike.
Fika by fire: hot chocolate and pastries
After riding, the group gathers either outside by the fire or indoors depending on temperature to warm up with hot chocolate and a pastry—an integral social finish to the outing.
What the day feels like
What the Snow Ride feels like
The Snow Ride is a relaxed 2.5-hour outing that includes 1.5 hours on horseback. Riders set out from the farm on well-trained horses, travel through the surrounding forest and along the frozen Svansele Dam Meadows, and then return to share hot chocolate and pastry around a fire—an approachable winter loop that prioritizes comfort and simple pleasures.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total outing is 2.5 hours with approximately 1.5 hours on horseback.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing, long trousers and closed shoes are necessary; undergloves and a thin headband are recommended. The operator provides a riding helmet and a warm overall if needed.
Price per person is 800 SEK. Private tours incur an additional charge of 1,500 SEK. Children under 15 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Snow Ride?
The total outing is 2.5 hours, which includes about 1.5 hours of riding.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Riders must be at least 8 years old; children under 15 should be accompanied by at least one adult.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. The operator enforces a weight limit of 85 kg.
What food or drink is included?
After the ride participants are served hot chocolate and a pastry as part of the post-ride fika.
What should I wear and what equipment is provided?
Wear long trousers and closed shoes; undergloves and a thin headband are recommended. The operator supplies riding helmets and warm overalls if needed.
What happens in very cold weather?
The operator has a cold limit of −25°C; operations may be affected by extreme cold.
How much does the ride cost?
The rate is 800 SEK per person; a private tour option is available for an additional 1,500 SEK.
Who runs the Snow Ride?
The experience is operated by Horses of Taiga in Svansele, Västerbottens län, Sweden.