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...
FEIF Youth Cup 2026 Concludes with Exciting Finals and Lasting Memories 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...
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...
The Swedish Icelandic Horse Association (SIF) has been awarded project funding from the Swedish Animal Protection Association to continue, during 2026, the development and implementation of the ongoing work with welfare protocols for competition horses. The project is...
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Landsmót 2026 is shaping up to be a great week, with interest already reaching record levels. From July 5th –11th, Hólar in Skagafjörður will once again become the place to be for everyone who shares a passion for the Icelandic horse. A record number of tickets were...
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...