Stable Bergtorp

A preliminary study to investigate how the riding facility can develop new leisure activities and become a meeting place for the public

About the feasibility study

The non-profit association Tälje Skog och Ungdom operates Stall Bergtorp outside Södertälje. The association runs children's and youth activities on weekday evenings and has an open farm and ”try-riding” on Saturdays. In this preliminary study, they have delved into how they can develop new leisure activities and broaden the offerings to become a meeting place for the public.

Within the preliminary study, the association has conducted two study trips, held four workshops, and brought in an investigator who analyzed the operations and compiled the results in a report. The report presents a current situation and two development visions for Bergtorp, and the association wants to work with scenario C: to develop the operations in several areas and work more actively with internships, school visits, mental health, and develop the riding activities. At the same time, the association needs to make investments in existing buildings as well as a new riding hall and stable.

The preliminary study was the basis for the association to work with current situation and needs analysis, and we from Leader hope the operations develop in the desired way.

The preliminary study was conducted 2021-2022.

Here you can read the report from the preliminary study

PILOT STUDY

”The hope is that the final product will be a new facility with a new riding hall. Thanks to the needs analysis, we have taken a step in the right direction.”

Why a preliminary study?

LAG's decision on prioritization with justification:

LAG believes that the preliminary study should be prioritized as it contributes to influencing the municipality's future priorities for investments in recreational facilities and green areas related to horses, small animals, and nature. It clearly aims to create or maintain jobs, in this case at Stall Bergtorp. The preliminary study also has a clear focus on how the association should organize itself in the future and manage its buildings. The project can thus contribute to increasing knowledge about opportunities to build in rural areas. For example, by finding out what services should be provided, long-term financing, and role distribution between the association and the respective municipality.

About the feasibility study

Project period
2021-2022

Project owner
Tälje Forest and Youth 

Project contact
Weronica Öberg
weronica.oberg@skogochungdom.se

Purpose and goals

Purpose: to develop proposals for how a town-close riding facility can develop new leisure activities and broaden the offerings as a meeting place for the public.

CASE: to conduct a preliminary study that is compiled in a report and conduct 2 study trips and 4 workshops (digitally or physically).

About financing

Granted support in the rural development programme
80,400 SEK

Co-financing from Skog och Ungdom district Stockholm
39,600 SEK

Total financing
120,000 SEK

The support from the rural development programme consists of funding from the EU and the state.

Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund