Sweden has one of the highest numbers of horses per head of the population in Europe and there is a deeply rooted tradition of high quality horse management and breeding. Sweden has strict regulations regarding animal welfare.
The country's vast length, almost 1,600 kilometres from the northern to the southern tip, makes the contrasts between its different parts dramatic. The range of activities on offer is impressive, and you can choose between riding through deep forests or over magnificent mountains in the midnight sun.
Canter along sandy beaches or drive a horse and carriage through picturesque areas rich in cultural heritage. Stop for a break and pick mushrooms and berries and drink the water from the stream. As a guest you can feel completely safe as your guide has extensive experience and training in safety matters. You can choose between living in a castle and eating gourmet meals made from top-quality raw products or staying in a cottage with self-catering.
Sweden has two indigenous horse breeds: the North Swedish Horse and the Gotland Pony. The North Swedish Horse is a brilliant all-round horse that with its good temperament is well suited for anything from driving to riding. With their good feeling for terrain, the North Swedish Horses can cope with any type of countryside, and are therefore perfect for hacks. The Gotland Pony has been called a living monument. This amazing animal is unique and still lives on the forest-covered moors of Gotland as its ancestors have done for thousands of years. Gotland Ponies are versatile – they make pleasant rides for children and are at the same time fast trotters.
Sweden offers a wide variety of different riding opportunities – from western riding or Icelandic horse riding to forest hacks on North Swedish Horses or two-horse carriage driving with our own domestic breed of Swedish Half-bred. You can also visit one of the country’s trotting and race courses or go to one of the international horse shows: Gothenburg Horse Show in Scandinavium, Stockholm International Horse Show in the Globe Arena and the Falsterbo Horse Show. Or why not visit Stockholm and check out the Royal Horseguards?
There are any numbers of possibilities – all you have to do is decide what tickles your fancy. Sweden's quality-assured horse farms are waiting to take care of you and ensure that you have a marvellous equestrian holiday.
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