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Child trying on Horses of Iceland's VR glasses at Sweden International Horses Show

Nov 19, 2024

Horses of Iceland and SIF collaborate at Sweden International Horse Show

From November 28 to December 1 - Everyone is invited!

Eva András giving a riding lesson to a child on an Icelandic horse

Oct 4, 2024

Fundraiser for riding scholarships in Romania

In Udvarhely, Romania, 40 riders are preparing to take part in a fundraising event.

The scientists behind the study about the recovery time of Icelandic horses after a pace race pose for a photo with students, riders and other helpers for a group photo.

Sep 16, 2024

Study: Recovery time of Icelandic horses after a 250m pace race

Researchers are studying how quickly horses’ heart rate and blood lactate levels return to normal after a 250m pace run.

Ckjalar and Lucille galloping on the Sauveterre beach by the town 'Les Sables d'Olonne' on France's western coast

Aug 9, 2024

3080 km across France on an Icelandic Horse

Lucille Manier and her horse, Ckjalar, are on a 4 month journey in France.

Heljar frá Stóra-Hofi and Silvia Ochsenreiter-Egli wearin the Swiss colors together

Aug 7, 2024

Old horses, new adventures: The journey of Heljar frá Stóra-Hofi and Silvia Ochsenreiter-Egli

Heljar is a 21 year old stallion still competing in top level competitions. Silvia give us insight into training horses into old age.

Icelandic horses and their riders, ready to a gallop race in Austria

Jul 24, 2024

A different kind of race in Austria

A story about power and versatility

Sigurður Vignir Matthíasson and Sigursteinn Sumarliðason ride side by side and raise their arms in Pace during Landsmót 2024

Jul 15, 2024

Landsmót in Reykjavík 2024

Here is to a great week at Landsmót!

Icelandic horses running in a field with mountains and the sea in the background.

Apr 25, 2024

International day of the Icelandic Horse

Let's celebrate the international day of the Icelandic horse together

Magnús Bragi Magnússon and Óskadís frá Steinnesi in tölt at Meistaradeild KS 2023 - Photo: Carina Rautenbach

Feb 22, 2024

KS's Champions' League is starting

The first event of KS' Champions' League will be on Friday February 22, in the North of Iceland.

Poster for the celebration of FT's (Iceland's Horse Trainers' Association) 50 year anniversary show.

Feb 13, 2024

The Trainers' Association invites you to their 50th anniversary show

FT, the Icelandic Trainer's Association is celebrating its 50th anniversay on Saturday 17, February in Viðidalur.