Riding school & horse-riding courses for children in Stockholm

About riding school for children in Stockholm

Riding is one of the most popular leisure activities for children in Sweden, and a riding school is about far more than sitting on a horse. Children learn to care for animals, to be calm and clear, and to cooperate — while their balance, body control and confidence grow. For many children the stable becomes a safe place and a community that means just as much as the riding itself.

The youngest often start with lead-rein or pony riding, where a leader walks alongside and the focus is on safety and the basics. Over time children learn stable craft — grooming, saddling and caring for the horse — and ride at a walk, trot and eventually a canter in group lessons. A helmet is always compulsory, and many riding schools also recommend a safety vest for children.

Riding schools in the Stockholm area are often run by clubs affiliated with the Swedish Equestrian Federation, and interest is high — waiting lists can be long, so it pays to register your interest well in advance. When comparing courses, it is worth checking whether grooming and stable time are included and what the riding school lends out. Below you'll find current riding courses with age and price where the provider states them.

The courses are aimed at children from age 0. Some courses accept the Fritidskort — this is shown on the individual course. Courses run during autumn and spring.