The FEIF Youth Cup 2026 came to a successful close after an inspiring week of learning, friendship, and outstanding sport. The final weekend brought together participants, supporters, and volunteers for two memorable days filled with competition and celebration. On...
The second day of competition at FYCup 2026 brought more exciting performances as riders continued to showcase their skills. The PP2 and Trail competitions were completed, with the first winners of the tournament crowned on Thursday night. In PP2, Franziska Brinkmann...
Thursday marked an exciting milestone as the competition officially got underway at FYCup 2026. The day began with the Fit to Compete test, ensuring that all horse-and-rider combinations were ready for the tournament. Participants also said farewell to the trainers...
The participants at FYCup 2026 spent another valuable day training as they continued their preparations for the start of the competition. Riders and horses made the most of their final training sessions, fine-tuning their performances and building confidence ahead of...
The first training sessions of FYCup 2026 are now underway, giving riders and horses the opportunity to settle into the arena and begin working together ahead of the competition. It was a productive start, with everyone eager to make the most of the week. This...
FYCup 2026 is officially underway, with all participants arriving safely and in good spirits. After travelling from across the participating countries, everyone has now settled in and is ready for an exciting week ahead. An important first milestone has already been...
With extensive experience, passion, and expertise, our coaches will guide the participants through an unforgettable week at the FEIF Youth Cup in Rieden. ✨ Svenja Braun stands for versatility, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for working with horses. As...
Preparations for the 2026 FEIF Youth Cup are in full swing. This year’s event is hosted by Germany on the tracks in Rieden, where next years World Championships will take place. On July 12th, 69 young riders aged 14-17 years old from 10 different FEIF countries will...
At the end of January, the FEIF Conference in Budapest offered a first exciting glimpse of what awaits us at the FEIF Youth Cup 2026. The presentation highlighted key information, shared inspiring images, and captured the unique spirit of this special youth event. We...
The invitation to the 15th FEIF YOUTH CUP is now online! Place: Gut Matheshof, Rieden, Germany Date: July 13-19, 2026 The FEIF YouthCup is arranged every second year and consists of a week of intense training with respected instructors of international standing. The...
The FEIF Committee meetings 2025 took place from October 17-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. The feedback from all committees was that the discussions were constructive, interesting, and fruitful. Below you will find a short summary of the discussions in the different...
What is the FEIF YouthCup? The FEIF YouthCup (FYC) is a unique event that combines sport, education, and international friendship. Participants not only compete but also learn and build strong connections with riders from other countries. The event promotes team...
Are you between 18 – 26 years old and want to become active in international work related to the Icelandic horse? We are now accepting applications for this years young committee member seats. In FEIF our goal is to unite generations and further develop our sport for...
The final day of the FEIF Youth Camp started in the class room again with a lecture on horse health by Úndina Thorgrimsdóttir and a presentation by Johannes Armplatz about the latest research into the maximum rider‘s weight an Icelandic horse can comfortably carry....
Of course, the highlight for any rider coming to Iceland is a ride out into the ever surprising landscape - and horse trip in Reykholtsdalur is no exception. The ride was hosted by Haukur Bjarnason from the horse farm Skáney, home to a number of champions, horses and...
How often do you try to reach for your left foot with your right hand when sitting in the saddle? That - and many other seat exercises - were practised by the participants on day three of the 2025 FEIF Youth Camp in Iceland finally getting on a horse under the...
A sense of place, a sense of self and a sense of others: the first full day of the FEIF Youth Camp 2025 started with an introduction of the programmes offered by the Agricultural University of Hvanneyri, a small institution with a proud history. This was followed by...
They have arrived! The participants of the FEIF Youth Camp 2025 have arrived in Hvanneyri, one of Iceland’s two universities that offer equine studies. Over 30 young people aged 14-17, from 11 FEIF member countries have come together for a week of horse related...