KEMIJÄRVI HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on Finnhorses: A Quiet Forest Ride Outside Kemijärvi
A guided, two-hour horseback tour on well‑trained Finnhorses through Lapland forests in Kemijärvi, ending with time to care for the horses and deepen the connection to place.
Two Hours on Finnhorses: A Quiet Forest Ride Outside Kemijärvi.
Saddle up for a short, immersive escape into Lapland’s conifer shadows and bog-edge trails outside Kemijärvi: a guided, two‑hour ride on calm, well‑trained Finnhorses that moves at a pace meant for taking in the landscape and learning the animals that carry you through it.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ride well‑trained Finnhorses
The tour uses calm, well‑trained Finnhorses, making the two‑hour forest ride accessible and serene for riders who meet the basic mobility and balance requirements.
Forest trails and gentle terrain
The guided route threads through Lapland forest, offering the quiet and rhythm of a short trail ride rather than a fast or technical trek.
Hands‑on horse care
After returning from the trail the horses are taken to the stables and riders have the chance to give treats and help care for the animals—an opportunity to close the experience on a personal note.
What the day feels like
What two hours on the trail feels like
From the stables where helmets are fitted and riders meet their Finnhorses, you move to a brief arena briefing before mounting and following a guided forest circuit. The pace is deliberate—designed to let the landscape and the horses set the rhythm—and the outing ends back at the stables with time to tend to and reward the horses.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this two‑hour ride suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The guided trail ride lasts two hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Sodankyläntie 1007, Kemijärvi.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
Are there age or mobility restrictions?
The activity is for participants aged above 10; the mounting platform is wheelchair accessible but riders must be able to move themselves into the stirrup and swing the other leg over the horse and keep balance without an assistant. The route is partially uneven and an assistant cannot walk next to the horse throughout the tour.
What happens after the ride?
After returning to the stables the horses are taken in and riders can give treats and help care for them.
What type of horses are used?
The tour uses well‑trained Finnhorses.