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Join Gutsy Girls for a four night Horse Riding and Yoga Holiday in Norway, where mountain plateaus, national park trails and your own Døla horse create the ultimate beginner riding escape. This trip is for women who've always dreamed of having their own pony, whether you've never ridden before, are just getting started or haven’t sat in the saddle for a very long time. You'll learn everything from grooming and saddling, to building confidence on forest trails through Rondane National Park landscapes. Out of the saddle you'll unwind with lakeside yoga, sauna sessions, wild swimming with the group (if you're brave enough for mountain water), and hearty Norwegian dinners at your cosy mountain hotel.
Why Norway for beginner horse riding?
• Built for complete beginners - Ground lessons, arena practice, and gradual skill-building before you hit the trails, with no prior experience needed
• National Park location - Ride straight from the hotel doorstep on the edge of the Rondane National Park with lakes, mountains, and forests as your backdrop
• Beyond the saddle - Balance active days with yoga recovery sessions, traditional Norwegian sauna, and optional wild lake swimming
• Small group experience - Learn alongside just four other women, with experienced instructors and your Gutsy Girls host to help.
Highlights:
- Your own Døla horse: Bond with your own horse for the week and learn essential horsemanship, from grooming and saddling to reading body language
- Three days of guided riding: Arena lessons and trail rides through Norwegian mountain landscapes, building confidence as you explore forests and meadows
- Summer farm adventure: Hike 12km through wildflower meadows to an old summer farm for a traditional Norwegian lunch and local folklore tales
- Post-riding yoga: Three sessions designed for saddle-sore muscles, with lakeside practice when the weather allows
- Norwegian recovery rituals: Unwind with sauna sessions and brave the mountain lake for traditional wild swimming
- Mountain hotel base: Stay in a family-run hotel with panoramic views, cosy lounge with open fire, and everything you need between time in the saddle.
🔥 Difficulty Level
This trip is rated moderate. You'll spend two to three hours riding a day, plus another three hours of stable work (grooming, saddling, theory), and a 12km hike on your day out the saddle. Three and a half consecutive days of activity means you'll need good fitness and stamina. If you're not used to riding, even an hour in the saddle can leave your body aching, so expect to push through some muscle soreness. The hike covers rough, uneven terrain with 270m of ascent and descent.
No prior horse experience needed, so if you're ready to learn proper riding, bond with your own horse, and build friendships with like-minded women who share your sense of adventure, this is for you.
📍 Location
Stay on a stunning mountain plateau on the edge of Rondane National Park, north of Lillehammer. Diverse riding trails, spectacular views encompassing lakes, mountains, and forests, with horse riding and hiking right from the hotel's doorstep.
🛏️ Accommodation
Stay in a family-run mountain hotel with spacious rooms, a yoga studio, sauna, lounge with open fire, and panoramic mountain views. Everything you need for post-riding recovery between active days.
Price
Twin Room Ensuite £1599 (approx. €1835 / $2160)
Private Room Ensuite £1849 (approx. €2120 / $2500)
Please note: there are limited private rooms available on each date, so early booking is advised.
What's Included
- 4 nights in a mountain hotel
- All meals: buffet breakfasts, hot lunches, three-course Norwegian dinners
- 3 days horse riding with arena lessons and guided trail rides
- 3 yoga classes
- Summer farm hike with traditional lunch
- Wild swimming and sauna access
- Riding helmets and all stable equipment
- Professional riding instructors
- Group transfers from Ringebu train station
- Gutsy Girls host
Full Trip Details: https://gutsygirls.co/S26norway-beginner-horse-riding
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