Sustainable Travel
Sustainable development is development "that satisfies the needs of the present without depriving future generations of the opportunity to satisfy their own needs" (Bruntland 1987).
Sustainability and responsibility in tourism
Sustainable tourism is tourism that takes into account current and future economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts in such a way that the needs of tourists, tourism companies, tourist destinations, the environment and the local population are taken into account now and in the future. Responsible tourism business is a sustainable and profitable business that takes into account the company's direct and indirect effects on the surrounding society.
Environmental & Cultural sustainability
Long-termism & locality
Quality and safety
Climate change & Welfare
How we operate
Responsibility in our company means that we strive to operate in a sustainable way and that we take the welfare of animals into account in all our activities. Our company has started completing the STF certificate in the spring of 2024 and we strive to develop our operations continuously. Taking responsibility into account promotes long-term sustainable development and helps create positive effects
both for the environment, animals and people.
Animal welfare
The horses are treated well and have access to enough food, water and room to move.
Their health is taken care of and the habitat is cleaned daily. All horse training
and treatment is based on positive reinforcement.
Safety
The company ensures that it is safe for customers to participate in horse tourism activities
and they are instructed in the correct handling of horses and the basics of riding.
A healthy horse is also safe for customers.
Environment
The company strives to reduce the environmental impact of operations; recycle, sort,
to use environmentally friendly products and energy-efficient solutions.
Respect for local values
The company takes into account local cultural practices, respects local values
and supports the local economy.
Social responsibility
The company employs local people on fair terms.
How do we work
With our own actions, we can influence many things, and small everyday actions become a sustainable way of acting responsibly. Our company sorts waste, prefers local partners and we have a carbon footprint calculator. Our services are produced in an environmentally friendly manner, taking nature into account.
Protecting and nurturing the local cultural heritage and influencing vitality are important to us: by using Finnish horses in tourism and breeding them, we also give the chance for the preservation of rare family lines.
The Finnhorse is the national horse of Finland and the best general horse in the world.