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Berglind Margo hands over a magnet at the Landsmót stand at the World Championship for Icelandic horses in Switzerland, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

Landsmót: The Heart of Icelandic Horse Culture

Landsmót returns to Hólar next July—bringing together competition, tradition, and the living culture of the Icelandic horse.

Annchen-Augustine on Hrafnar frá Hvoli with Haukur Tryggvason, Kristin Connors on Sæbjörg frá Kommu with Glódís Rún Sigurðardóttir, Lena Wagner on Frosti frá Hjarðartúni with Arnhildur Helgadóttir & Hans Þór Hilmarsson, and Ebba Nilsson on Frægur frá Feti with Árný Oddbjörg Oddsdóttir

Nov 11, 2025

Influencers' Trip to Iceland Reaches Five Million Views

What started as a small idea turned into one of Horses of Iceland’s most successful projects to date.

A young woman leads her Icelandic horse on a track, in the background are snow covered mountains.

Oct 10, 2025

Free Webinar: Ride into the winter - motivated and healthy horses

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Close up on a palomino furry Icelandic horse's hear, closing its eyes

Sep 25, 2025

Guadalupe Laiz publishes a new breathtaking book

Her new mesmerizing book takes us on an adventure in Iceland

WorldFengur logo on a blue background

Sep 10, 2025

Help Shape the Future of WorldFengur

The international database for the Icelandic horse is entering an exciting new chapter.

Stand visitors wave and smile at the camera on the Horses of Iceland stand

Aug 18, 2025

Horses of Iceland at the World Championships in Switzerland

Giveaways, meet-and-greets, face-paint and tattoos or how to celebrate the Icelandic Horse at the World Championships.

Gerrit Venebrügge rides his black horse, Prins Valíant von Godemoor in powerful tölt on the Immenhof arena.

Aug 14, 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of the Icelandic Horse at IPZV Nord

Over 4,000 visitors celebrated five decades of the Icelandic horse in Northern Germany.

Laura, Eira and Birgit pose for a team photo.

Jun 5, 2025

First Ever Australian Team Competing at the World Championships

Three riders take Australia to the World Championships for the first time in Icelandic horse history.

Kristín Halldórsdóttir, Bjarni Þorkelsson, Olil Amble and Brynja Amble Gísladóttir pose at the Icelanic Horse History Center.

Jun 2, 2025

Icelandic Horse History Center Marks a New Chapter

A refreshed exhibition at Hólar celebrates the Icelandic horse’s history, with tributes, artwork, and VR tölting now on display.

Photo collage of icelandic horses with people and the question 'What makes your Icelandic Horse truly special?'

May 1, 2025

A Day to Celebrate the Icelandic Horse – Together

May 1st is the International Day of the Icelandic Horse!