First Icelandic Horse returns to Iceland!
It is a widely known fact that an Icelandic Horse can never return to Iceland once it has left the island’s shores by ship or plane. This…
In the coffee room 9: Barkarstaðir
It’s Sunday once again and with that here is the next chapter in our series of interviews “in the coffee room” from my recent trip to Ice…
In the coffee room 8: Hrísdalur
In the middle of the magnificent nature of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which is very well-known for playing a prominent role in Jule Verne…
Endurance in IS – Anita and the Mongol Derby
While nowadays the Icelandic Horse is mostly at home in leisure and competition riding, there were times when people needed them simply a…
In the coffee room 7: Lerkiholt
Reykjavík is a vibrant capital full of art, music and history, in which all aspects of Icelandic life come together. One very important a…
New teams in Meistaradeild Líflands 2022!
The Icelandic Equestrian Champions’ League Meistaradeild, which will stretch from January to April of next year, is always an exciting ev…
In the coffee room 6: Kvíarhóll
Between Selfoss and Hveragerði lies the farm of Viðar Ingólfsson, Kvíarhóll. Viðar has been successful as a trainer and rider for many ye…
Ticket sales for Landsmót 2022 have started!
Today is the day that many people have been waiting for: The sale of tickets for Landsmót 2022 has officially started. The event will tak…
Montaire: Building up the Icelandic Horse Community in the US
Owning and breeding Icelandic Horses in a country that is as vast as the United States isn’t always easy. Nevertheless Antje Freygang and…
In the coffee room 5: Fet
The breeding Farm Fet, owned by Karl Wernersson since 2007, is located between Hella and Selfoss and has been the home of many remarkable…
IS: The Nominees for “Rider of the Year 2021”
Every year the Icelandic Equestrian Federation (Landssamband Hestamennafelaga) nominates riders who have been successful over the season…
In the coffee room 4: Austurkot
Very close to Austurás lies another farm which has made its mark in Icelandic Horse breeding: Austurkot. Páll Bragi Hólmarsson and Hugrún…