2nd year equestrian sports
For those of you who have completed the first year at Fjordane FHS or have a similar background. If you have a vocational certificate or other documented competence, you can also apply for the second year. We focus on dressage, jumping and driving.
About the line
In the 2nd year horse line we go in depth. Focus on dressage, jumping and driving. Our goal is to always be able to give you and your horse instruction that is adapted to both your level; whether it is competition, education or just a year where you want to have fun with horses.
We focus on giving students instruction and knowledge that is useful on the path to further education and work with horses. For example, we have had several students who have gone on to the Norwegian Horse Center in Starum and receive riding instructor training there, after completing their schooling with us.
Focus on your passion for horses!
🐎 Focus on dressage and jumping
Immerse yourself in dressage exercises from LB to MB and jumping courses that challenge both you and the horse.
🛞 Driving and cart training
Develop your driving skills – from basic exercises to targeted competition training.
🫏 Riding and young horse development
Learn methods for training and breaking in young horses with confidence, patience, and natural horsemanship.
🧰 Farriery and farriery
Gain practical insight into farrier work and learn how to care for your hoof and shoe.
🏆 Event experience and club collaboration
Participate in and organize events with a local riding club – and gain insight into both competition and organization.
📚 Theory, rider training and further development
Combine daily riding training with stable management theory, horsemanship, and physical training for the rider.
In dressage you work with exercises from LB to MB dressage.
In the jumping lessons you jump different courses and are given tasks that require interaction between Equestrian sports
In driving, the lessons are more focused on competition if you wish.
In Project Studies you will receive instruction in breaking in and breaking in young horses, as well as natural horsemanship, agility and horse mustering.
The students receive instruction in fitting, which means they get to try shoeing their own horse.
Fjordane has a good collaboration with the local riding club at Nordfjordeid, which gives students the opportunity to help arrange and carry out events.
Travel to conventions. We are planning to travel and start conventions around the district.
Theory subjects: riding instructor theory, dressage judging, stable management, etc.
Get in better shape with equestrian training
This is what you will learn
Who is the line suitable for?
If you are going to be a 2nd year horse rider, you must have completed the 1st year with a horse at Fjordane or another folk high school/high school with a horse. If you can document a similar basis, you can apply!
Tours and experiences you can join
Meet Silvia
Principal | Riding instructor
Silvia has worked at Fjordane Folk High School since 1992. Here she has been both a line teacher and inspector, before taking over as principal in 2016.
She is a qualified bioengineer, has riding instructor training level II from the Netherlands and practical-pedagogical training from the University of Volda.
With a background in both science and equine studies, Silvia has a broad perspective on quality and learning. She is committed to ensuring that the school is a place where both students and staff experience mastery, community, and joy in their daily lives.
When she is not at school, she enjoys knitting, yoga or hiking. Silvia also breeds and raises warmblood riding horses, and has even competed in dressage with horses from her own breeding.
Inspector | Riding instructor
Annifrid has been appointed by Fjordane Folk High School since 2010. She knows the school well, because she herself was a student in the equestrian courses in both the first and second years.
She is a qualified riding instructor level 1 from the Norwegian Equestrian School Starum, has an equine qualification and has studied pedagogy and didactics at the University of Life Sciences (UMB).
As an inspector, Annifrid is close to both students and teachers. She is committed to seeing each individual student and ensuring high quality, so that the students have an educational year. With a calm demeanor and good overview, she ensures that Life at Fjordane connect, both professionally and socially.
In her free time, you can often find Annifrid out hiking in nature, on horseback, or at a bazaar or corps practice with her daughter.
Meet Annifrid
Facilities
We have full access to the Norwegian Fjord Horse Center's equestrian facility , where all practical and theoretical line teaching takes place. Here is:
Stable space for 44 horses
Two large riding halls
A large outdoor running track/jumping ground
Cross-country obstacles for eventing and marathons
All-day paddocks
Jumping and dressage saddles for school horses
Laundry spill
6 marathon saddles, 5 road carts and 2 marathon wagons
Good opportunities for horseback riding in your free time
Meet Hedda
– The year at Fjordane has been a year I will never forget! I have felt the high pulse in Hungarian mail, ridden many events and had an incredible time. I have learned a lot about horses and found that I actually want to work with it further.
Hedda | Student 2023-2025
How to apply
1. Fill out the application form
It's completely non-binding and not complicated. We need to know a little about who you are, your interests and why you want to become a student with us.
2. Your application is being processed.
First, you will receive confirmation that we have received your application. After November 15, admissions are ongoing and you will receive a possible offer of a place as soon as possible.
3. Answer yes or no to the space
You have 10 days to answer yes/no if you have been offered a place. If you say yes, you must pay a registration fee of NOK 2,900.
What do our students say?
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Hedda Moland
2nd year equestrian
2023 - 2025– After two years at Fjordane, I have learned a lot about horses. This has allowed me to get into Flyinge in Sweden. There I will train as a farrier.
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Kristine Klemmetvoll
Movement X
2024-2026- No matter which line you choose at Fjordane, you will meet great teachers, a safe and inspiring environment and people who quickly become like family. Even though much may feel new and a little scary at first, this is where you will have memories and experiences you will never forget.
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Maya Brevik Lockyer
Movement X
2024-2026– I have learned so much, both professionally and personally. Not only within circus, but also about myself and other people. I have become better at standing in who I am, communicating and understanding people around me. It has been just as important as all the technique we learn.
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Maja Stromsnes
Outdoor life Explorer 360
2024-2026- I've learned a lot! From hiking in the high mountains to sleeping outside in the winter without freezing. I've gained experience with kayaking, climbing, skiing, surfing and freediving.
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