Laxnes Horse Farm
Trail Ride (1.5 Hours) “Laxnes Special”
24.03.2024
What can you expect on the Laxnes Horse Farm 1.5-hour ride? Here you’ll find all important information about the schedule, the stable, the trail ride, whether photos are taken, and my personal review.
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Information
By Viator* I booked the ride. A transfer picked me up in Reykjavik and drove us to the farm. Riders could borrow overalls for cold, rain, or snow. Helmets were also provided.
Group size ranged from 1–20 riders plus up to 3 guides.
Tip from a guide: Book the ride in the afternoon, as the groups tend to be smaller.
This ride is walk-only.
Stable
At the time of the ride, the horses were in the stables. The stables had single and group boxes. In front of the boxes were hay racks, filled with hay.
The riding horses were tied with their reins to the hay racks.
Outside the stable, there were paddocks and pastures, which were empty at the time.
Arrival
The owner welcomed guests, distributed helmets and overalls if needed, and collected backpacks at the bar. We were allowed into the stable to see the horses. taff asked about the riders’ experience and assigned suitable horses. Each rider walked their horse out to a paddock. Without mounting aids, riders got on after a staff member checked the girth. Stirrups were adjusted, and riders received basic instructions before the ride began. Experienced riders rode together with beginners; there was no separate group for different experience levels.
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Trail Ride
The ride started directly from the stable. We rode a short distance along the driveway and then turned right. To our left was a river. We followed the river continuously, crossing it twice. The ride order was relaxed; horses often ran close together, sometimes three side by side. The trail led to a meadow, where we stopped briefly so the horses could graze. Once back in the saddle, the horses grew impatient and encouraged each other to trot or even walk in step side by side. The guide had to slow them down, sometimes with two guides riding ahead to control the herd. Beginners struggled to control their horses. Shortly before the stable, the horses calmed down and returned to walking without issues.
After the ride
Back at the stable, riders dismounted and tied the horses with their bridles. Staff took care of the horses. When unsaddling, it was clear the saddles had sat properly on the horse’s back.
Riders could warm up in a lounge. Free drinks included tap water, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, plus a small snack.
Photos
There was no photo stop.
Guests could take pictures of each other or hand their phone to a guide for photos.
My Review
The nature was very beautiful. A short grazing break for the horses was great. The transfer, warm drinks, and small snack after the ride were convenient and enjoyable.
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