The nature that is found in the area around Vedersø and Husby with its flat areas, Husby Klitplantage, the dunes and not least the North Sea, means a lot to both the area's residents and the many tourists who come here every year. Nature is often experienced on foot or on a bike.
But how about getting the nature experiences from the back of an Icelandic horse? Per Mølgaard and Helle Rask from Vedersø Ridecenter believe that the close contact with nature you get on a horseback ride is something very special.
Horseback riding for everyone
Every year, Vedersø Ridecenter welcomes many guests who all want to take part in one of the many tours on offer. As a guest at the center, you must actively participate in getting "your" horse ready for the ride. The horse must be picked from the field and you will be assigned a place in the courtyard where you stand and get the horse ready. It must be groomed and have its hooves cleaned. Helle is aware of whether you need help and finds that many inexperienced riders may find it overwhelming to clean their horses' hooves. But with knowledgeable guidance, it always works. Once the horses have been saddled, all beginners and new guests must take a ride in the riding arena. Riding skills are measured and weighed by Helle's experienced eyes. Beginners are given a brief instruction on how to sit on and ride a horse.
It is very important that people go on the trip that matches their skills. It must be a good experience for both horse and rider; therefore, there are many different tours to choose from. The collaboration between horse and rider has always been in focus at Vedersø Ridecenter.
The shorter trips that go along country roads in areas with a rich animal and bird life, are approx. one hour and is constantly adapted to the skills of the riders. Helle is very often found in the front of the group of riders and is also aware of whether a group of riders are ready for a little more challenges, e.g. a short gallop. The most experienced riders can join the 13 km long ride, where 3.5 km takes place on the beach along the North Sea coast. The trip lasts approx. 1½ hour.
During the summer season, Vedersø Ridecenter has once a week (Thursday) the "long beach trip", which lasts 2½ hours and which also goes through Husby Klitplantage.
