Horse-drawn sleigh rides
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Duration
15 minutes - a few hours
Difficulty
Very easy
Location
Mountain and country areas, and guesthouses
Season
Winter, once there is snow
What is a horse-drawn sleigh ride?
A horse-drawn sleigh ride is a winter outing where the passengers are carried over the snow in a sleigh pulled by horses.
It brings together country tradition, the open air and time to unwind in a winter setting.
It suits families, visitors and organised groups.
Right for
Families
Something parents and children can do together.
Children
A winter treat.
Visitors
Getting to know the mountains and the countryside.
Couples
Unhurried rides through a winter landscape.
Organised groups
Activities for outings and events.
Types of experience
Short rides
Short tours, over before you know it.
Sleigh rides through the woods
Winter routes through wild country.
Traditional country sleighs
Rides drawn from village life.
Sightseeing tours
Rides that form part of a winter programme.
Themed occasions
Rides for the holidays or for private occasions.
What is included
The sleigh ride
Travelling along the agreed route.
Time in the open air
Seeing the winter landscape.
Time with the horses
Watching the animals and how they are got ready.
Photographs
Stops for photographs where the view opens out.
How the activity runs
Arriving
The participants arrive at the starting point.
Introduction
The route and the rules are explained.
The ride
The sleigh takes the agreed route.
Wrapping up
Closing the experience.
At a glance
Best time to go
A cold-season activity, for when there is snow on the ground.
Experience level
You need no experience with horses.
Duration
From short rides to tours of a few hours.
Booking a slot
Worth doing for groups and at busy times.
Safety and organisation
The welfare of the horses
Proper care
The horses have to be seen to before and after.
Effort to suit you
The load and the length have to match what the animals can do.
Breaks
The horses have to get time to rest.
Working conditions
The ride has to be run in conditions that suit the animals.
What to bring
Winter clothing
Warm clothes that stand up to the cold.
Waterproof footwear
Worth having for snow and wet ground.
Gloves and something warm
You will want them to stay comfortable on the ride.
Camera
Worth taking for the winter landscape.
Frequently asked questions about horse-drawn sleigh rides
No — you are a passenger.
Yes — it is a favourite with families.
Yes — many places run programmes for outings.
Yes — you need snow and the right conditions.
The sleigh is built for the cold season and for travelling over snow.