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Horse - Iceland

  • Course length: All year
  • Course teaching amount: 18 hours/week
  • Price: from 167 000,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Torvikbukt
  • Study tour for the course: Iceland
  • Study tour for the school: Bali, Kenya og Rwanda, Treningsleir Gran Canaria, Fjordruta, Norge - en rundreise, Bli kjent tur, Winter week, Vi runder av skoleåret
Send applicationNordvestlandet folkehøgskole

Do you want to learn how to tame and ride horses in a natural way? How to communicate with the horse in a way that the horse understands? A course for all of you interessted in horses.

On horseback in woods and fields 

Do you fancy a year of lots of riding in idyllic natural surroundings and want to learn about the horse's natural behaviour, body language and needs? Then the Hest - Iceland line is for you. This is the horse line for you who want to develop together with a four-legged partner, and who like to combine horse training with trail riding and outdoor life.

On this line, you will be given 2-3 horses that will be "yours" throughout the year. You get to spend a lot of time on horseback in beautiful nature, together with others who share the same interest. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or have long experience with horses, for us it is most important that you are committed and want to learn. It is possible to bring your own horse!

Varied, horse-friendly work

We focus on working with horses in a natural and horse-friendly way. We believe in practical and varied work, and work both from the ground and from horseback. We learn to understand the horses, how they communicate with each other and with us.

The horse's health

It is important to us that the horses are well both physically and mentally. You will learn about the horse's natural needs. You also get to join in when the vet, dental hygienist and equiterapaut come to visit.

 

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 8 dager

Meals included per day: 3

When April comes, we pack up and travel to Iceland. In April, you can experience Icelandic spring with melting snow and full pressure in the waterfalls. Among other things, we will visit Gullfoss, which is an incredibly beautiful waterfall. When the snow is gone, it also provides more opportunities for tour riding, and we will take advantage of that. We visit the farm Störa kalfalækur and have two days of riding starting from the farm. Here good food and beautiful Icelandic horses! The farm is beautifully located on the west of Iceland, open plains and a good view of the Altlantersea and Snæfjellsjøkulen.

When we arrive in Iceland we rent a car to get around. We will travel around the western half of Iceland from Vik in Myrdal in the south to Langhus farm on the north coast. There will be at least three days of riding on the trip and lots of great nature experiences. The blue lagoon, geysers, waterfalls and black beaches are some of the highlights. There will also be a couple of days in Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital. The trip lasts a total of 8 jam-packed days of learning, experiences, nature, Icelandic horses, riding and good food together with the class you have become well acquainted with over the past year.

I november er det studieturperiode på Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole. Da kan du velge blant fem fantastiske turer etter dine egne interesser. Alle elevene på skolen velger en av disse studieturene helt uavhengig av hvilken linje man går på. Det gir deg sjansen til å bli bedre kjent med elever fra andre klasser og gir alle større valgfrihet. Finn turen som er perfekt for deg!

Bali

Price: 29 000

In the autumn we travel to Bali and Lombok. This is one of the many highlights of the year! There we will, among other things, experience the jungle, volcano hiking, rafting and surfing. The majors Multisport Adventure and Outdoor Explore travel on this trip together. We will get to know Indonesian culture, have a lot of fellowship and visit humanitarian work on Lombok. On this trip, you will get to experience a lot and at the same time get to better know yourself and the world we live in.

Kenya and Rwanda

Price: 29 000

In November we travel to Kenya and Rwanda. Here we will see fantastic nature, learn to weave baskets, visit many important places and learn a lot about ourselves!

Before we travel, we work on north/south issues and we will learn about how Rwanda's reconciliation process has come about.

Training camp Gran Canaria

Price: 17 000

In November we travel to Gran Canaria for a week to get good outdoor training conditions and facilities for many sports. During this week, you will play padel tennis, beach volleyball, tennis, frisbee ultimate, morning jogging and do surfing, cycling and swimming. Every evening we have an evening gathering with a bit of socializing and fun. We are together a lot as a class during the trip! We also travel with another class at school who live in the same place and are with us at the evening gatherings, but have their own teaching schedule for a good part of the time.

The Fjord Route

Price: Included in course price

The Fjord Route

The tour runs from Todalen to Halsa along DNT's "Fjord Route" and offers a rewarding hiking experience through the Northwest's mighty coastal landscape in beautiful autumn colors. The hike goes through different terrain, with some parts being more challenging than others. The stunning views of fjords and mountains can be quite striking.

Mountains, fjords and sea

You will learn how to plan and carry out a multi-day mountain hike and during the trip you will learn more about maps, compasses, orientation and safety in the mountains. We also learn on such a trip a lot about how to work together as a group, and you get to know the other students on the trip well.

The trip lasts seven or eight days and starts at Todalssetra in Aure municipality. From there, we'll visit DNT's cabins Sollia, Storlisetra, Grytbakksetra, Hardbakkhytta, Tverrlia and Jutulbu, before finally ending up at Halsa ferry quay.

Outdoor life

Overall, the trip along the Fjord Route combines both physical activity and a chance to appreciate Norway's natural landscapes, making it a memorable part of any trip plan.

Norway - a round trip

Price: 3 000

Norwegian nature and culture

Welcome to the study tour "Norway - a round trip"! On this journey, we will explore some of the most significant historical sites in Norway and gain a deeper insight into both Norwegian culture and nature.

Central Norway from north to south

We start our journey with a visit to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, one of Norway's most impressive cathedrals, which has great significance both religiously and culturally. Here we will have the opportunity to learn about the church's role in Norwegian history, as well as its architectural uniqueness.

After Trondheim, we head for Stiklestad National Cultural Center. This place is central to the understanding of Viking and medieval culture, and we get a comprehensive insight into Norway's history through exciting exhibitions and activities. Here we will learn more about the local traditions and important historical events that have shaped Norway.

Continue south to Ålesund, known for its beautiful Art Nouveau style and stunning seaside location. During our stay in Ålesund, we'll explore the town's history and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

At Nordvestlandet Folk High School you can choose a study trip! In November, the entire school has a travel period where you choose the program you find most interesting. This is a unique opportunity to get to know more of the students at the school and learn more about yourself and the world we live in.

Read more about our study trip concept here.

Bli kjent tur

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 3 dager

Vi reiser til frænabu leirsted hvor vi har flere teambuildingaktiviteter. Vi er på tur i tre dager og målet med turen er at du skal få muligheten til å bli kjent med så mange som mulig av dine medelever så fort som mulig. I tillegg til teambuilding har vi noen valgfrie aktiviteter som kan være ballsport, fjelltur, kanotur eller bølgesurfing om forholdene ligger til rette for det. Dette blir stas.

Winter week

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 5 dager

Meals included per day: 4

In february, we go to Oppdal for a week in Winter Wonderland. The whole school go together, and you get to learn how to ski. You will get instruction at your level, in alpine skiing, the unique Norwegian telemark technique, snowboarding or cross country skiing - your choice. We visit Oppdal Skiing Resort, and you will get lift tickets for 5 days. This is an unique opportunity to improve your skiing technique - or learn something totally new!

Vi runder av skoleåret

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 3 dager

Vi reiser til vakre Vistdalen og leirstedet Vistdalsheimen. Her er vi i tre dager i natursjønne omgivelser og bruker mye tid på å være sammen, spiser god mat og har aktiviteter. Det vil også bli en utflukt til Eikesdalen hvor Eikesdalsvatnet ligger omkranset av høye fjelltopper. Året går mot slutten og det er anledning til å skrive en hilsen i hverandres minnebøker.

International student at Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole!

As an international student at Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole you will attend to the "International course". Here you will learn the Norwegian language.

You will combine this with one of our nine "major subjects" whithin sports, outdoor life and arts. This way you will experience one year at a traditional Norwegian folk high school while learning the Norwegian language at the same time. The school has 100 students and about 10 of these are foreign students with no knowledge of the Norwegian language. These students constitute the international course.

We have much experience in hosting internationals, and strive to give you the best information in how to apply and to get here.

Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole is located in the county Møre og Romsdal which is famous for its beautiful nature and many fjords. Among them the Geiranger fjord which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For more information, check out our web page.

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