welcome to Keskustalli riding school! 

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riding school in helsinki

Keskustalli riding school is fully approved by the Equestrian Federation of Finland. The school is owned and operated by the same family since established 1929. 

Keskustalli has a long tradition in horsemanship being the oldest riding school in the country. The headteacher and director of the school is Mrs Maija Pakarinen.

​We are located as part of the Ruskeasuo riding centre and fitness park surrounded by the Central Park of Helsinki

all levels from children to adults

We cater for children ( >4yrs) and adults from complete beginners to advanced level. Our lessons are given in groups based on each rider's age, skills and objectives.

The weekly riding lesson should be committed for the full season (Aug-Dec or Jan-May). 

teaching in english

All our instructors are able to give riding lessons also in English. We always do our very best to provide the same learning experience for our non Finnish speaking riders.

excellent facilities

The winter season riding lessons are held in our superb heated indoor arena. From spring to halfway autumn we have our lessons on a large outdoor arena located in the beautiful central park atmosphere.

At our disposal is the 4 km riding path network for hacks in the central park, starting right outside our yard! 

We have large paddocks for our horses and ponies to enjoy daily with each other! 
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well schooled quality horses and ponies

Our horses and ponies are carefully selected providing a range of sizes, types and temperaments to suit all, from total beginners to the more experienced rider. 

experienced riding instructors 

​The riding lessons are conducted by professional instructors. They all have solid experience on horsemanship and teaching riders of different ages and skills.
​Our riding instructors have also the required first aid qualifications.

this is what we offer!

  • group lessons for full seasons
  • private, semi-private lessons
  • jumping lessons
  • beginners courses
  • theme courses
  • pony club 
  • hacking in the Central Park of Helsinki
  • training competitions
  • coaching up to national level competing

summer season activities

  • ​Summer daycamps: children´s ponyriding >9y / shetlandpony riding >6y.
  • adults evening group lessons. 
  • intermediate and advanced adult riders summer theme courses.
  • adult beginners course.
  • jumping and dressage competition rehearsals.
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riding equipment

  • ​a correctly fitted safety hat is mandatory.
  • all riders must wear jodhpurs, a sleeved top and strong shoes or boots with a small block heel.
  • a body protector should be worn for all jumping lessons.

insurance for riding activities

The riding school does not insure the riders in Finland. Please, ask us for further instructions how to acquire the Green Card or the membership of a local horse riding club​ to insure a rider. 
Local club: Helsingin Ratsastajat ry

new customer - check also these!

  • For all lessons you must arrive at the stable at least 20 minutes before your lesson.
  • Riders should be prepared to saddle  their horses themselves.
  • We always have adult professionals in the stable to help the riders and see them safely with their horses to the arenas and back.
  • In case you make your riding lesson cancellation the day before latest 4pm, you are entitled to two compensatory lessons per season. The cancellation should be done on phone.

how to book your riding lesson?

  1. Please, fill in the ​enrolment form.
  2. Call us or
  3. send e-mail.

Keskustalli Oy

Ratsastie 10, 00280 Helsinki  puh. 010 420 2569