Horsemanship & Trail Ride
Learn to read a horse, and let it read you. Then take what you learned out on the trail.
- When
- Summer 2027dates soon
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Group
- Up to 6
- Price
- Coming soon
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Who this trip is for
You've always been drawn to horses and want to understand them, not just sit on one.
Maybe you lead people for a living, and you're curious what a horse makes of you. They don't care about titles. They respond to how calm and clear you are, straight away.
No experience needed. Most of the learning happens on the ground.
The trip
Three days with the horses, mostly on the ground. In the arena with our trainers, you learn how a horse reads body language, energy and intent, and how to ask for something clearly without forcing it.
It sounds simple. It's often the part people talk about most afterwards, because a horse gives you honest feedback, instantly.
On the last day we take it out of the arena, on a trail ride through the forest, with lunch cooked outside on the way. Evenings are the sauna, the lake and dinner round the fire.
In short
Groundwork first.Learn how a horse thinks before you ride it.
Up to six guests.Plenty of time with the trainers.
A trail ride to finish.Everything you learned, out in the forest.
The highlights
- Groundwork in the arena with renowned trainers
- Reading a horse, and how it reads you
- Western riding, matched to your level
- A trail ride through the forest on the last day
- Fire-cooked food, sauna and a lake to swim in
What you work on
We set the mix around the group, and around the horses on the day.
Reading the horse
- Body language and mood
- Personal space and trust
- When to ask, when to wait
Groundwork
- Leading and lunging
- Asking clearly, without force
- Staying calm under pressure
In the saddle
- Western seat and balance
- Light hands, clear signals
- Riding at your level
On the trail
- Riding out in the forest
- Reading the ground
- Looking after your horse
Trip details
- Dates
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Location
- Bydalen, Jämtland
- Group
- Up to 6 guests
- Level
- No experience needed
- Price
- Coming soon
- Deposit
- €500
- Getting there
- Pick-up from Östersund
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What's included
- Horsemanship and groundwork sessions, 2 days
- A guided trail ride on day three
- Horses, tack, helmets and guides
- 2 nights' accommodation
- All meals, fire-cooked and locally sourced
- Sauna and lake
- Pick-up and drop-off at Östersund airport or station
The experience
- Groundwork in the arena
- Western riding
- Forest trail ride
- Lunch cooked outside
- Sauna and lake swims
What's not included
- Flights or trains to Östersund
- Travel insurance
- Personal clothing and toiletries
Good to know
Do I need riding experience?
No. Most of the first two days are on the ground, and the riding is matched to your level.
Is this good for teams?
Yes. Working with horses shows very quickly how calm and clear someone is, which is why it works well for leaders and teams. Ask about a private group.
Getting there
Fly to Östersund (OSD), direct from Stockholm Arlanda, or take the train from Stockholm, around six hours. We pick you up from the airport or station and bring you back at the end.
What do I need?
Mainly clothes and personal bits. All riding gear is provided. We send a full kit list before you travel.
Deposit, balance and cancellation
A €500 deposit holds your place. The balance is due six weeks before the trip. The deposit isn't refundable, but it can be moved to another G.O.N.E trip within 12 months.
Private groups
Yes. Bring your own group or team of up to six. Get in touch and we'll talk dates.
The team
Hosted by George, with our horse partners in Bydalen
George
Host
George spent years living off-grid in northern Sweden, learning from its landscapes, seasons and people. On the summer trips he runs the craft sessions, keeps the fire going and makes sure the days feel easy.
Our horse partners
Riding and training, Bydalen
Renowned trainers who have spent their lives with horses. They choose and train every horse for a calm, steady temperament, and match each one to its rider.