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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…
FT urges authorities to act upon issue of ‘blood mares’
Félag Tamningamanna, the Icelandic Trainers’ Association, in an open letter is demanding swift action from Icelandic authorities like MAS…
Iceland’s blood mares: Shocking new findings
Sometimes substances for medicinal usage can’t be fabricated in a chemical way. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies are in need of animal…
Riders, be good to your photographers
There are more horse photographers than ever active in the Icelandic horse industry, and more and more take their cameras with them on co…
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…
Be careful at Reynisfjara beach at all times …
Reynisfjara beach is a beautiful place with black sand and impressive basalt stacks and high waves. But the beach is also treacherous and…
Gray & Naemi at Hólar uni part 2
In Iceland it’s common for trainers to go up north to study at the University of Hólar, where riders become trainers. Not only Icelanders…
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…
Photo & Video recap: Dutch season 2021
The competition season has ended again, the indoor arenas are being evened out and made ready for the indoor season that is coming. But b…
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…