Horseback Riding Mosfellsbær: Beginner Mountain Trails

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Duration1h 30m–2h

GroupUp to 6

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

You start in the paddock before the mountain trails, so you're ready in the saddle.

Horseback riding in Mosfellsbær is a beginner-friendly activity where you ride calm, gentle horses at the base of the mountains with an English-speaking guide, helmet and gloves included. The session runs 1 to 1.5 hours of riding, with 2 hours total from arrival to departure. You begin in the paddock getting used to the horse before heading out to explore the countryside where the city meets the foothills. Minimum age is 12; riders must be able to mount and dismount without assistance and weigh under 100kg.

1h 30m–2h

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner-friendly horseback riding tour

Arrive at the stable
Meet your guide
Prepare horse and rider
Get used to sitting on horse
Ride through Mosfellsbær nature
Build riding confidence and skills
Complete 1 to 1.5 hour ride
Return to stable and finish tour

The Experience

The stable sits at the edge of Mosfellsbær, where the landscape shifts from suburban streets to open fields and mountain slopes. When you arrive, a guide meets you and walks through the basics—how to sit, how to hold the reins, how the horse responds to your weight and voice. You spend time in the paddock first, building your seat and your confidence on a calm horse before you ever leave the grounds. This matters because the ride itself is not about proving anything; it is about moving through the terrain at a pace that lets you notice it.

Once you're steady, you head out into the countryside. The horses are chosen for beginners—they are not excitable, they do not spook easily, and they know the trails. The guide sets a slower pace and watches how you are handling the saddle, the reins, the rhythm of the horse beneath you. The total riding time varies depending on your level and how the group is moving, but you can expect around an hour to an hour and a half in the saddle. The whole outing, from the moment you walk into the stable to the moment you leave, takes about two hours.

Helmet and gloves are provided; in winter you also get warm overalls. Comfortable riding shoes or good sneakers are what you wear. The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. The best way to reach the stable is bus number 15 from downtown Reykjavik, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

Use of helmet and gloves.
local English-speaking guide.
warm overalls in winter.
paddock preparation before the ride begins.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Icelandic Riding

Is this one for you?The pace is slow and the setup is deliberate—you spend time in the paddock before the trails—which is what makes this work for someone who has never ridden before and wants to build confidence in the saddle rather than rush into it.