The intention of the yearly conference is that as many representatives as possible from each member country can take part in specific and general discussions but also meet colleagues from other departments and through that contact get inspiration from and benchmark...
The FEIF Delegates’ Assembly is the highest decision-making body of FEIF. At the Delegates’ Assembly, representatives (delegates) from all member associations gather (once a year) to vote on major organisational matters: this includes electing FEIF’s President and...
To get correct, validated marks in WorldFengur, there must be no doubt that the rider has brought the correct horse. It is also important for vaccinations. The rider is responsible for proving to have brought the correct horse to the competition. The identification is...
This spring, the WorldFengur coat colour coding system was updated and now uses five digits instead of four. The new system makes it possible to record the coat colours of Icelandic horses with greater accuracy. During the update, several errors were identified,...
The WorldRanking season 2025 ended in mid-October with the autumn competition at the Icelandic Horse Farm Klettgaublick in Switzerland. With 138 registered competitions, this was more WorldRanking events than ever before! More exciting facts & figures:...
FEIF congratulates the 101 riders who have been nominated for Good and Harmonious Riding in the 2025 competition season. Thank you to all riders listed for being such excellent examples of the type of riding we hope to see in our sport! Bas Cornielje (NL) who was also...
FEIF is delighted to announce that the 2029 World Championship will return to Denmark and take place in Herning. The hosts will prioritize community, ‘good vibes’ and promise that the championships will offer more than just a competition: it aims to unite people to...
New BLUP values have been stored in WorldFengur but the last breeding show of the season ended in the second week of September. Now the BLUP calculations are based on scores from breeding shows as well as competition results. Results from the following competition...
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...
On October 4, 2025 the practical part of the Sport Judges‘ exam took place on Sundabakki Islandshästar, Laholm, Sweden. 13 candidates (two for the national and eleven for the international exam) participated in this very challenging event for which the Sundabakki team...
During the World Championships random doping tests were carried out among the sport and breeding horses according to FEI Equine Anti-Doping rules. The FEI approved laboratory LGC Ltd., Newmarket Road, Cambridgeshire, which tested the collected samples reported an...
The controversial practice of "blood farming" in Iceland continues to face mounting criticism, as the licence for the main operator is set to expire later this year. Around 4,000 pregnant mares are kept solely for the extraction of blood used to produce PMSG — a...
Dear Friends of the Icelandic Horse, you may be aware of the fact that WorldFengur, the international database which holds details of all Icelandic horses worldwide, is undergoing a major development and re-design of the software. There you can find the pedigree of...
Ullu Becker was a true pioneer of Icelandic horse riding from its earliest days. Since the 1950s, she devoted herself with great passion to her beloved Icelandic horses. Together with her husband Claus Becker, and with the support of Ursula Bruns, she imported her...
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...
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....
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 Virtual Ride is just that: real riding on your horse along a virtual route from your home to the flagship events of the Icelandic horse calendar: the World Championships and Landsmót. These are held in alternating years in Europe and in Iceland respectively. Over...