Day 3 at the World Championships 2025 in Birmenstorf began with the thrilling P1 Pace Race over 250 meters, kicking off the day with speed and excitement. Spectators gathered early to witness top riders push for the fastest times. The second round for the breeding...
The atmosphere at the World Championships 2025 in Birmenstorf was electric as the day was fully dedicated to the tölt, the signature gait of the Icelandic horse. The morning kicked off with the elegant T2 (loose rein tölt), showcasing the harmony between horse and...
Thrills and speed dominated the afternoon at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses, as both adults and young riders delivered spectacular runs in the PP1 pace test. Riders showed impressive precision and control as they raced down the track in the flying pace....
Meanwhile all teams and almost 200 horses arrived in Birmenstorf and everywhere are still busy volunteers and helpers working to prepare the site for the official start of the World Championships tomorrow! Yesterday the fit-to-compete checks took place for the...
The second European Championship became a truly unforgettable experience for many visitors and participants, thanks to its breathtaking setting in St. Moritz. The journey to the venue, via the stunning Julier Pass, left a lasting impression—not just on the riders, but...
The rider pairs who travelled from the Netherlands through Germany to Switzerland on horseback are not only bringing a symbolic message of greeting from the previous World Championship host, Oirschot (NL), but also carrying with them the spirit of community and love...
Did you ever wonder how it all started? The history of FEIF (International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations) is closely tied to Switzerland. Since the second half of the 1960s, Icelandic horse enthusiasts from across Europe had been gathering for the German...
The time schedule as well as the results of the World Championships will be published in IceTest NG. Look for ‘Upcoming competition’ in the web version and ‘Future competitions’ in the app. Should you be in Birmenstorf….apart from watching the presentations live on...
A Celebration for All of Switzerland – Final Preparations in Full Swing There's a buzz of activity at the tournament grounds: things are taking shape more and more each day. The roofs of the stands are being installed, the first tents are already set up, and the...
We want to get to know you! And where better to hold such a meeting than at the World Championships? Get to know the Leisure Committee, get to know each other, exchange ideas and make new contacts. On Friday, 08.08.2025 at 16:30 pm at the booth of Horses of Iceland....
The participating countries have registered their teams for the World Championships 2025. Click on the country to see the team details. Click on any horse to see the details of the pedigree, owner, and breeder. The starting lists and results will be avaiable in...
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...
Congratulations to Konráð Valur Sveinsson (IS) and Kastor frá Garðshorni á Þelamörk (IS2014164066) - setting a NEW Worldrecord in P1 250m pace race with a time of 21.06`` at Íslandsmót at Brávöllur in Selfoss IS on June 28, 2025. All world records are available on the...
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...
In 42 days, the 2025 Icelandic Horse World Championships will take place in Birmenstorf, Aargau. Around 200 riding pairs from 19 nations will compete in various disciplines from sport and breeding to win one of the 18 coveted world championship titles. A total of over...