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WorldFengur now available in Faroese

WorldFengur now available in Faroese

The Faroese language is the tenth language in WorldFengur. Besides Icelandic and Faroese, WorldFengur users can choose between English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, French and Finnish. According to WorldFengur, 359 Icelandic horses are registered alive...

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Nordic Championships 2022

Nordic Championships 2022

Åland is hosting the Nordic Championships (NC) for Icelandic horses Nordic Championships for Icelandic horses alternate between the Nordic countries, and on 9 - 14 August 2022, Finland will host the event. Åland - with its ideal location in the Baltic Sea, with newly...

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BLUP and WorldFengur

BLUP and WorldFengur

One of the tools available for breeders of Icelandic horses are the BLUP values (estimation of breeding value). This is a tool that summits all available information from breeding assessments of all individuals in the population, estimates their breeding value and...

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The photo competition starts into the next season

The photo competition starts into the next season

The photo competition organised by FEIF and IPZV is already underway and wonderful photos have already reached us. In 2022, each season will have a different theme. The first theme was "Fire and Ice" and you still have the chance to submit your photos before March 31....

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International Meeting of Equestrian Tourism

International Meeting of Equestrian Tourism

The FITE  - Fédération Internationale de Tourisme Equestre is pleased to announce the organization of the 1st International Meeting of Equestrian Tourism in Denmark, in Silkeborg. Organized simultaneously with the Outdoor sports Euro'Meet of ENOS-European Network...

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FEIF and the Committees

FEIF and the Committees

Who: Icelandic horse enthusiasts Language: FEIFish (=English, with a lot of international words) How to apply... Beginning of February, it was time for the annual FEIF committee elections, several candidates stood for re-election, but there were also some new...

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FEIF Delegates’ Assembly 2022

FEIF Delegates’ Assembly 2022

The 2022 FEIF Delegates’ Assembly took again place as a virtual meeting. 16 out of 21 FEIF member countries entitled to vote were present in this meeting. The FEIF Board members provided an update on the planned projects and activities for 2022 in addition to the...

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Young Committee members 2022

Young Committee members 2022

Along with other candidates who were elected in the Delegates' Assembly 2022, two new young committee members will also start their 2-year position on FEIF committees: Dóróthea Sigríður Unnsteinsdóttir (IS)  will serve on the FEIF Breeding committee, and Steinar...

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Trainer/Instructor of the Year 2021

Trainer/Instructor of the Year 2021

The FEIF Trainer/Instructor of the Year award was established in 2016 and all FEIF members are invited to vote for the nominees. This time FEIF received nominations from 9 FEIF member countries and 411 unique responders answered the survey in January 2022....

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FEIF YouthCup 2022

FEIF YouthCup 2022

The Swiss hosts, together with the FEIF Youth Committee, has come to the sad decision to postpone the 2022 FEIF YouthCup until 2024. Of course, everyone hopes that the summer will bring more relaxed Covid conditions, but unfortunately some bills would have to be paid...

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Photo Competition 2022

Photo Competition 2022

Since the photo competition was so much fun last year, FEIF and IPZV decided to organise it again this year. This year there we will choose different themes for each season. The first theme is "FIRE and ICE". You are welcome to send us your own suggestions for the...

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New video: The export journey of the Icelandic horse

New video: The export journey of the Icelandic horse

Horses of Iceland has now released a magnificent documentary by Wildhorse Films, called The Export Journey of the Icelandic Horse. The documentary will be premiered on all platforms of Horses of Iceland, that is social media, web, and YouTube channel, and on Friday...

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Landsmót 2022 will be great!

Landsmót 2022 will be great!

The presale has been extended to February 2nd, 2022. Magnús Benediktsson took on the job of manager of the Landsmót, The Icelandic Horse Festival, in Hella next summer. Magnús has worked on several projects in the Icelandic horse world in the past years and is known...

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Young Leader Event 2022

Young Leader Event 2022

The pandemic has once again shown us that so much happens only online. Therefore, we are very grateful to announce, that the next Young Leader Event will NOT be online, but in person - from 1st to 3rd of April in Vienna (Austria). The topic will be “Digital Networking...

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An open letter regarding blood mares

An open letter regarding blood mares

An assessment of the total blood volume of the Icelandic horse, the quantity and frequency of blood harvesting, and its potential effects on pregnant mares from the standpoint of veterinary science and animal welfare. Authors: Barla Barandun, Prof. Dr. med. vet. Ewald...

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