• No booking for lead ponies: just turn up at the stable by the Dyrehaven entrance during opening hours
• Two adults for small kids, one to lead the pony and one to steady the child in the saddle, as the stable recommends
• Forest rides from about 10, since beginners must guide the horse themselves, trot and bring an adult; book by phone on +45 4587 6058

Fortunens Ponycenter has kept horses at the entrance to Dyrehaven since 1880 and now has 35 horses and ponies. Parents rent a lead pony and walk their child through the forest themselves, after a short briefing from staff, with no riding experience needed.

Older kids and adults can join guided forest rides of one or two hours, including beginner groups that trot.