WELCOME TO ALNA RIDESENTER!
Happy customers
We believe that the best marketing strategy is a happy customer. Our motto is «a place to visit – a place to learn».
Quality conscious
We prioritize animal welfare, happy experiences and safety.
Accountability and quality
We work to make horse and rider a good match. We wish to teach quality animal welfare as well as proficient riding.
Welcome to Alna Ridesenter!
We are a stable with riding school, we offer horse related activities for children, equine assisted therapy and also horse and carriage roundtrips. We are situated in Oslo, central Groruddalen. Check out our activities here
The former “Trosterudstallen” and Østmarka Rytterklubb together make Alna Ridesenter. Østmarka Rytterklubb is responsible for many of the activities offered here, so we encourage our students to join the club.
Alna Ridesenter; a place to visit, a place to learn.
We look forward to your visit!
We kindly ask that you park your car at the parking lot in Alnaparkveien, as there is only limited room outside the stable. We appreciate your cooperation.
News
NEW PROJECT STARTING january 23., 2018. WE HAVE RECEIVED FUNDING FOR "HEST FOR FOLK FLEST", aka "Horses are for anyone".
This is an activity aimed at people with mental challenges. We offer horse-related activities, nature and "hygge". The project is funded by Hest og Helse. To sign up or receive information, please contact Kristine at kristine@alnaridesenter.no. The activity is free of charge.
Hest og Helse has applied for, and received, funding from Miljødirektoratet, of the grant "Subsidies to outdoor activities". The project is in collaboration with Nryf (Norges Rytterforbund).
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Carriage rides for schools and kindergartens
The tour can start from the school or day care center and visit the nearby area. This is most often an area the guests know well and enjoy visiting.
The tour can also start at Alna Ridesenter. We will visit the park and stop at the barbecue grill, or have a snack in our cafeteria. You are welcome to bring your own food, or order something to be prepared and served by us.
Price for the park ride from Alna Ridesenter is NOK 1000,- per carriage for a one hour tour.
Price for a tour from the day care center/school is NOK 2000,- per carriage for a one hour tour (in Alna district). Outside of the district the price will be agreed upon.
Our activities
Horse-related activities for seniors
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Drop-in classes
Drop-in classes at several levels of proficiency are arranged every week-end and holidays.
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Riding school
Horseback-riding is a skill anyone can learn. That is to say; anyone can learn the basics, only some will excel.
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FREE ACTIVITY Hang out for children
We welcome children who wish to spend time in the stables. Free of charge. No registration, just drop-in.
Trail rides
The trail ride is for riders who know how to canter.
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Birthday parties for children
Riding and hot-dogs!
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Horsedrawn carriage rental
We drive horses for any occasion, wherever you like.
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Equine physiotherapy
Riding as physiotherapy with a physiotherapist.
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Holiday activities
We are open during every holiday.
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Riding school
What is a riding course?
Please read this before registering for a class: ridingclass.pdf (click here to download)
Riding school autumn 2017
Holidays;
we adhere to the schools holidays and do not give classes when there is a school holiday. These are not included in the price for the course.
Check out this link to find out when there is no classes: https://www.oslo.kommune.no/skole-og-utdanning/ferie-og-fridager-i-skolen/
Agenda for the classes:
at the calendar on theis website you will find information for each class during the course. This way you can keep updated on whether you will be in the riding arena, go for a trail ride, ride on the outdoor arena or have theory. This way it is easier to dress appropriately.
Courses – number of classes and prices:
Monday 20 times – regular course NOK 5460,-
Tuesday 21 times – regular course NOK 5720,-
Wednesday 21 times – regular course NOK 5720,-
Thursday 20 times – regular course NOK 5460,- (toddlers NOK 4200,-)
Friday 19 times – regular course NOK 5200,- (3/4 hours NOK 4000,- )
The courses must be payed in their entirety. Following each course there is a fee of NOK 150,- for membership in Østmarka Rytterklub. Once the courses have started, eventual newcomers will not have to pay for classes prior to their admission.
We advice that all interacting with the horses and visits to the stables are your responsibility. Our own insurance is only valid if we have been negligent.
Explanations to riding school codes;
N=beginner
1 for those who have very little riding experience, if any.
2 for those who can ride without assistance on all the horses. Is familiar with the trot – with assistance. Trots without stirrups.
3 For those who can trot without assistance and knows the correct diagonal. Have tried to canter singlehandedly. Is familiar with the working trot.
4 For riders who can start the canter from a trot and see the difference between right and left canter. Have jumped a single small hurdle and rides corners correctly. Knows how to sign with their leg position in a walking stride.
LØ= intermediate
Can jump across small hurdles in the arena. Knows how to position their calves in the trot. Can make the horse back up. Control the horse in the trot and gallop on trail-rides. Is familiar with the most common routes on the arena.
Ø= intermediate +
Know the LC-LB dressage programme. Jumps hurdles minimum 50 cm. Canters in a group.
B=child U= youth V= adult
For example: N3B = beginner level 3 for children
Schedule 2017
- we reserve the right to make changes, when necessary.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 1530 | Ine Mounted games | ||||
| 1615 | N1B-A | ||||
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1700 A | Wenche N3B | Lene N3B | Wenche LØBU | Ine N2B | Ine N1B |
| B | June N1B+ | Kristine N1B+ | Lene N3B | June N3B | Beate N3B |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1800 A | Wenche N4BU | Lene N4BU | Wenche N4B | Ine KN | Ine LØBU+ Drop in |
| B | June N1B | Kristine N3B | Lene N2B | June N2B | Beate N2B |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1900 A | Wenche N3B | Lene LØBU | Wenche N2B SMÅ | Beate N1B | Sara/Lene Competition course, CLOSED |
| B | June N2V | Kristine N1B+ | Lene LØBU | Sara LØU | Competition course, CLOSED |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2000 A | Wenche LØUV | Peppern ØV | Lene ØV | Beate N1V | Competition course, CLOSED |
| B | June Tilrettelagt | June N2V | |||
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2100 A | Wenche ØV | Peppern ØV | Wenche ØV | Ine N4V | |
Horse-related activities for seniors
«Horse-related activities for seniors» - is a project aimed at seniors living in nursing homes. Every Wednesday we welcome a group of seniors who wish to spend some time in the stable.
If the weather permits, we ride outside in a carriage, otherwise we spend time in the arena trying out riding or riding the carriage. The most important thing is to enjoy time spent with the horses and each other. Therefore we spend most of our time in the stable. Lastly we enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about the events of the day together.
Please contact Mona on e-mail at: mona@alnaridesenter.no, or on the phone: 95497508 to learn more.
Drop-in classes
Drop-in classes must be reserved beforehand, so we know which horses to use. Make your reservation at phone no: 91990467 or e-mail lene@alnaridesenter.no.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INTERACTION WITH THE HORSES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE STABLES ARE YOUR OWN RESPONISIBLITY. Our insurance covers only a 3rd party.
Schedule;
- Saturday and Sunday at 15.00; classes for pupils who are familiar with canter. NOK 300,- per student
- Saturday and Sunday at 15.00; classes with max 3 students (individual tuition) NOK 450,- per student
- Saturday and Sunday at 16.00; classes for beginners who want to learn to trot. May bring someone to lead the horse.
- Saturday and Sunday at 16.00; classes for beginners who are confident to trot on their own and wish to learn to canter.
- Sundays at 14.30; Trail ride lasting 3 hours. NOK 500,- per pupil. We expect the rider to be comfortable with canter and to master circles in the arena. Pupils brush the horses and saddle up themselves. If you would like a shorter ride, please contact us. The schedule may change in the event of competitions and courses. The schedule also differs during the school holidays, please check our calendar.
Please note; arrive 10 minutes early when riding in the hall, and 30 minutes early when going on the trail ride.
To make a reservation ; please contact us at telephone number +47 919 90 467, or via e-mail; lene@alnaridesenter.no
We need to know the following in order to ensure that the tuition and the horse suits the pupil;
- Your age
- Your riding skills (see the table below)
- How long you have been riding(to vet your proficiency)
RIDING SKILLS
| Beginner 1 pupil who have never tried riding or have mounted a horse up to a maximum of 10 times in the last 6 months. | Beginner 1+ the pupil can start the horse walking, can stop it, and give directions independently. Has tried the trot and masters the collected trot, maybe with the help of an assistant leading the horse. | Beginner 2 the pupil masters the collected trot without assistance and knows how to sit down on the correct diagonal. The pupil has tried canter. |
| Beginner 3+4 the pupil can change pace from collected trot to canter, and can distinguish left- from right-sided canter. Masters working trot to some degree. | Intermediate the pupil has jumped small hurdles, s/he has been introduced to simple dressage-techniques. Controls the horse on trail-rides, both in collected trot and canter. | Proficient the pupil controls the horse well in both trot and canter. S/he has jumped hurdles exceeding 60 cm. S/he is familiar with dressage-exercises equivalent to LC/LB. |
Please be advised that the tuition is given in Norwegian.
Prices:
- Drop-in NOK 300,- per pupil per class
- Private tuition NOK 450,- per pupil.
- Trail ride NOK 500,- per pupil.
- Discount: buy a voucher for 9 classes and get the 10th for free.
Payment:
- Cash – please bring the exact amount as we do not have change
- Debit card
- Vipps
Safety is paramount in all interaction with horses. We would like you to;
- Always wear a helmet
- Wear shoes with bootleg and heels(no laces)
- Wear fitted clothes
- Follow directions on how to lead the horse into the hall (Walk counter-clockwise and line up the horse in the middle. Facing the stables. At least 3 metres distance between the horses.) If you need help, please ask!
- The girth is loose until the horse is in the riding hall, just tight enough to keep the saddle on. If you need help, please ask!
- Use a stool when mounting the horse.
Thank you for appreciating the importance of safety, and for cooperating with us!
INSURANCE: all interaction and riding is your own responsibility, we recommend that you make sure you have an insurance that covers this. Our insurance covers any mistakes our employees make, or negligence.
Trail rides
3 hour trail ride in Østmarka for experienced riders. If the conditions permit it we will canter.
The 3 hour trail ride is for experienced riders who control the horse in a canter – this means that the rider can ride volts, independently in the hall, on any schoolmaster. The horses tend to become more eager outside, so the rider must be comfortable with this.
The rider must saddle up him/herself and is therefore required to meet 30 minutes before the trail-ride begins.
If the staff or trail-guide is uncertain about your skills, you might be denied to join the ride. You may be invited to take a “trial-ride” in the nearby park to gauge your skills.
We appreciate that you understand the importance of safety and is willing to cooperate!
Reservations for classes and trail-rides must be made on the working day preceding the week-end to this e-mail; lene@alnaridesenter.no.
Check our calendar to find out when we offer the trail-rides.
Birthday parties for children
Birthday parties with horseback riding are popular!
We have a “riding class” first. We use calm and gentle horses and ponies. The children will share a horse and take turns riding, or we can provide one horse per child if the party is small (max. 10 horses).
We eat after the activity. The stable has decorated and set the tables in advance. We serve hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream. You are welcome to bring your own cakes or snacks.
Price per horse per hour: NOK 300,-
Price for catering per child: NOK 115,-
We can offer horsedrawn carriage tour instead of riding lessons. If you live in Groruddalen, we can visit you at home. Please ask for a price quote!
Horsedrawn carriage rental
We have many skilled coachmen at the stable, including Lene Kragh and Wenche Johannesen(World Championship-level). We educate coachmen on our premises, enter competitions and drive carriages on your request.
We have carriages that can accommodate 4 – 10 passengers. We have carriages for weddings and for driving children. If you would like to rent a carriage, please contact us.
We offer carriage with two horses and charabang for weddings, we decorate the carriage as by your request, for instance “Pakistani” or “Norwegian”.
Our horses have been involved in many movie recordings. The horses have also participated in spectacular events. Do you have specific requests? Please contact us, we will very likely be able to help. We are the only stable nationwide to have transported 250 guests at once; thanks to our large group of contacts and our well-behaved horses.
We prioritize safety, and have many experienced coachmen.
Equine physiotherapy
If you wish to receive equine physiotherapy in our stable, please contact our physiotherapist Kathrine at phone no 958 63 967, or e-mail at kathrine@equusfysioterapi.no. You may also contact Mona at e-mail mona@alnaridesenter.no.
We have many physiotherapy-sessions!
You need a requisition from your doctor to be eligible for this therapy. You will have to pay for the use of the horse – NOK 180,- per session, the physiotherapy is covered by Helfo.
Schedule for therapy
- Tuesday at 10.00, 10.45, 12.30 and 13.15.
- Wednesday at 14.30 and 15.15.
- Thursday at 13.45, 14.30 and 15.15.
Mona knows if there is any vacancies. Please contact her if you would like to start equine physiotherapy (mona@alnaridesenter.no).
We can accommodate other groups as well, for instance handicap-riding without a physiotherapist. Please contact Mona or Lene (lene@alnaridesenter.no, or phone no 918 65 337).
Terminological confusion
“Equine physiotherapy” is riding for the physically impaired intended to improve their mobility. This class is supervised by a physiotherapist. The rider pays “rent” for the horse, the therapy is covered by Helfo.
“handicap-riding” is riding for the physically impaired who wishes to use riding as exercise and recreation. This is not supervised by a physiotherapist. This riding is not covered by Helfo, but if the group is big enough, and the participants do not require assistance from the stable beyond the instructor, the price is the same as for a regular riding-class. If additional assistance is required, we will agree on a price individually.
The project “mental health and horses” unfortunately is closed, as is the project “horse for everyone” – both projects were very positive for people struggling with mental health issues. The latter received funding from Norges Rytterforbund. We apply for funding to continue our work focusing on mental health in the stable.
We offer classes on non-verbal communication on request. This class teaches how we affect our surroundings by our posture. Horses are our teachers. They are not fooled by words, our demeanor and posture show whether you are a natural leader or not.
