The riding horse

The Finnhorse is well suited as a hobby or competition horse for the different disciplines of equestrian sports, it is also a perfect companion for riding therapy and animal assisted therapy. A well schooled Finnhorse is a modern sport horse. There are numerous Finnhorses in riding schools and tourist stables all around Finland.

The Finnhorse is an excellent horse for riding schools. It is big enough for adult riders. Thanks to its steady temperament and movements it can also be ridden by younger riders.  The small pony-sized Finnhorses which are under 148 cm are very well suited for younger riders.

The Finnhorse is also well suited for dressage and showjumping, carriage driving, endurance, eventing, riding therapy and animal assisted therapy, as well as for horse tourism, for example, for recreational use and for trail riding.

The main event for Finnhorses used as riding horses is the annual event “Suomenratsujen kuninkaalliset” (The royal Finnhorses) at Ypäjä. The best Finnhorse riding horses compete in showjumping, dressage and carriage driving at the event.