World Championships
World Championships 2027
27. July – 1. August 2027 in Rieden, Germany
Experience the magic of the Icelandic Horse. From July 27 to August 01, witness thrilling competitons, captivating shows and a vibrant program set in the scenic heart of Bavaria. The world’s best riders and horses compete in tölt, pace and more – at the highest level. Enjoy the unique atmosphere, international spirit, and the special charm of the Icelandic horse. Be part of the moment when the world turns its eyes to Rieden!
Sport
A national sport team at World Championships for Icelandic Horses can comprise of up to 7 rider/horse combinations and a reserve horse, a reserve rider or a reserve rider/horse combination. In addition, up to five extra eligible rider/horse combinations and a reserve horse, a reserve rider or a reserve rider/horse combination can be added to the team, provided that the extra riders are at least 16 years old and not more than 21 years old in the calendar year. Young riders may choose to compete in a separate age division or with the adults.
Only one horse per rider is allowed in the World Championships sport competitions. The rider/horse combination cannot be changed after the final entry. Excepted from this is when the reserve is entered in accordance with the rules.
The reigning World Champions are allowed to participate as World Champion at the succeeding World Championships with the same or another eligible horse.
Photo: Peter Niess
Video: https://lalendi.nl/events.html
Breeding
During the World Championships, a Breeding show is organised where each full FEIF member associations may enter a maximum of 2 horses per age group, whereas no reserve horses are possible. The horses may take part in both the breeding and sports classes, but the shoeing may not be changed at all during the World Championships.
A horse may only represent the member association in which it was born. All stallions presented for judgement must have proof of parentage either by blood type or DNA analysis (born from 2006 on).
Stallions and mares are shown in separate classes in the following age groups:
a) 5 years old
b) 6 years old
c) 7 years old or over
European Championships (1970 – 1989)
- 1970 – First European Championship in Aegidienberg, Germany.
- 1972 – European Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland
- 1975 – European Championships in Semriach, Austria
- 1977 – European Championships in Skiveren, Denmark
- 1979 – European Championships in Uddel, the Netherlands
- 1981 – European Championships in Larvik, Norway
- 1983 – European Championships in Roderath, Germany
- 1985 – European Championships in Vårgårda,
- 1987 – European Championships in Weistrach, Austria
- 1989 – European Championships in Wilhelmsborg, Denmark
World Championships (since 1991)
- 1991 – First World Championships in Norrkoping, Sweden
- 1993 – World Championships in Spaarnwoude, The Netherlands
- 1995 – World Championships in Fehraltorf, Switzerland
- 1997 – World Championships in Seljord, Norway
- 1999 – World Championships in Rieden, Germany
- 2001 – World Championships in Stadl Paura, Austria
- 2003 – World Championships in Herning, Denmark.
- 2005 – World Championships in Norrkoping, Sweden
- 2007 – World Championships in Oirschot, the Netherlands
- 2009 – World Championships in Neckertal, Switzerland
- 2011 – World Championships in St. Radegund, Austria
- 2013 – World Championships in Berlin, Germany
- 2015 – World Championships in Herning, Denmark
- 2017 – World Championships in Oirschot, Netherlands
- 2019 – World Championships in Berlin, Germany
- 2021 – cancelled (COVID-19), planned: Herning, Denmark
- 2023 – World Championships in Oirschot, Netherlands
- 2025 – World Championships in Birmenstorf, Switzerland
- 2027 – World Championships in Rieden, Germany
World Champions 2025
| Rider | Horse | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Árni Björn Pálsson | Kastania frá Kvistum | IS | T1 Tölt |
| Aðalheiður Anna Guðjónsdóttir | Hulinn frá Breiðstöðum | IS | T2 Tölt |
| Anne Stine Haugen | Hæmir fra Hyldsbæk | NO | V1 Four Gait |
| Lena Maxheimer | Abel fra Nordal | DE | F1 Five Gait |
| Laura Enderes | Fannar vom der Elschenau | DE | PP1 Pace Test |
| Natalie Fischer | Ímnir fra Egeskov | DK | P1 Pace Race 250m |
| Natalie Fischer | Ímnir fra Egeskov | DK | P2 SpeedPass 100m |
| Kristján Árni Birgisson | Krafla frá Efri-Rauðalæk | IS | P2 SpeedPass 100m |
| Lisa Schuerger | Kjalar frá Strandarhjáleigu | DE | C4 Four Gait Combination |
| Caspar Logan Hegardt | Oddi frán Skeppargarden | SE | C5 Five Gait Combination |
| Védis Huld Sigurðardóttir | Ísak frá Þjórsárbakka | IS | T1 Tölt - Young Rider |
| Dromelot van Helvoort | Glymjandi frá Íbishóli | NL | T2 Tölt - Young Rider |
| Védis Huld Sigurðardóttir | Ísak frá Þjórsárbakka | IS | V1 Four Gait - Young Rider |
| Jón Ársæll Bergmann | Harpa frá Höskuldsstöðum | IS | F1 Five Gait - Young Rider |
| Kristján Árni Birgisson | Krafla frá Syðri-Rauðalæk | IS | P1 Pace Race 250m - Young Rider |
| Daniel Rechten | Óskar frán Lindeberg | DE | C4 Four Gait Combination - Young Rider |
| Jón Ársæll Bergmann | Harpa frá Höskuldsstöðum | IS | C5 Five Gait Combination - Young Rider |