The Finnhorse Association
The Finnhorse Association was founded fourth of January, 1998 in Saarijärvi, Finland. The association is a member of Suomen Hippos ry. Currently the association has about 2000 members.
Our aim is:
- to encourage use and appreciation of the finnhorse
- to secure the existing bloodlines and breeding sections
- to work for preservation of the finnhorse as a pure breed
The finnhorse is a multipurpose horse breed, which has four breeding sections
- Trotter
- Riding horse
- Work horse
- Pony-sized horse
Our work for finnhorse
- we arrange educational trips and courses regarding finnhorses
- we work for animal protection, inspection and registration co-operation
- providing advice and publications
- co-operation with other finnhorse related associations and horse industry overall