Lead rope tour

A careful start.

The most important thing when learning to ride is to develop balance and a natural relationship with the horse. That’s why we organise lead rope tours in varied terrain at a leisurely pace for the very youngest. This gives children the opportunity to get to know friendly horses and experience nature from horseback.

Frequently asked questions

Although our Icelandic horses are strong, we have a weight limit of 95kg for both short trips such as Lofoten til Hest, Midnattsolturen and Nordlysturen and for longer trips. On longer tours, the weight limit may depend on your riding skills and experience.
We offer helmets, gloves, thermal suits, rain jackets, rain trousers and boots on loan, but recommend everyone to dress for the weather as far as possible.
The age limit for riding a horse alone is 8 years. For younger participants, it is still possible to join the tour by booking an extra guide (+750 NOK). For children under 5, we offer a hire tour for a safe start. For experienced riders, the age limit is 14 years. For younger riders, we offer private tours at an additional cost.
It is possible to book an extra guide to walk with you throughout the tour.
At Hov, we have horses for everyone. We will choose a horse for you based on weight, age and experience. For your safety and the horse’s welfare, we ask you to provide information about experience, weight, height and age when you place your order.