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...
During the 2026 Nordic Championships at Margaretehof, the Swedish Icelandic Horse Association (SIF) continues to develop and test various methods and tools to strengthen horse welfare and safety at competition venues. Riders, grooms, and others responsible for a horse...
A meeting for the preparation and organization of the breeding show at the World Championships 2027 took place at the venue in Rieden, Germany, on 19 July. Carsten Eckert and Jasmin Holzwarth met with Lena Johanna Reiher and Carina Wagner to show them the venue, the...
Preparations for the Nordic Championships 2026 at Margaretehof, Everöd, Sweden (4–9 August) are entering their final phase, with several important updates now available for riders and visitors. The participating nations have confirmed their teams, and the full list of...
From August 6–9, 2026, Ellenbach, just outside Kassel, Germany, will host the Mitteleuropäische Meisterschaften - Middle European Championship (MEM) for Icelandic horses. Riders from 12 FEIF member countries will travel to the venue with their horses to compete in one...
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...
Last week was a busy and exciting one across the Icelandic horse community, with many national championships taking place throughout the FEIF member countries. Congratulations to all riders and horses who competed, and to the newly crowned national champions! With the...
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...
Welfare protocols are being tested during Sport-SM During Sport-SM, the Swedish Icelandic Horse Association continues its long-term work to strengthen horse welfare within competition activities. As part of this work, SIF’s welfare protocols will be further tested...
The International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) will hold its 21st International Conference from 11–13 August 2026 at the LEGOLAND® Conference Centre in Billund, Denmark. Under the theme "The Nature of Horses," the conference will explore the latest research...
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...
The fences around the competition tracks have now been built and everything is really starting to take shape. It’s looking great, and you can already feel the excitement building. We’re very much looking forward to next summer and to seeing all the outstanding horses...
A media center with a wireless internet connection will be available, but reporters will need to bring their own equipment. Access for photographers to the tracks will be limited - further information regarding photographer's access will be presented at Landsmót. Only...