The "Fjellfestival med islandshest", or Mountain festival with Icelandic horses in Norway has started! It is the third year of the festival and was originally planned as a FEIF event this year. Sadly we had to cancel the international part due to Covid-19. However we...
The virtual ride to the site of the next World Championships got off to a very good start last Monday: within one weeks, we have so far 65 complete registrations, riders from 13 member countries, the shortest distance from the home of one rider is just 162 km, whereas...
Sunday was the first day of the 9th virtual ride. The aim is for everyone to make it to Herning in time for the World Championships 1-8th August 2021. The ride got off to an amazing start. By close of day 36 riders had registered, and hopefully counted their first km...
FEIF has invited all young people up to age 18 to participate in this year’s FEIF Video Competition. This team event is run in two parts: first at a national level, and after these videos have been judged, each member association can forward up to 5 videos to the...
The great relay ride that started on June 15th, 2020 from the north of Sweden towards the south with a total of 1.750km has meanwhile reached day 42! This national happening is coordinated by the Swedish Icelandic Horse Association (SIF) and carried out by local...
From the most famous natural sights in South Iceland to the remote unique parts of the highlands, @eldhestar’s 8 day riding tour ‘Golden Highlights of the South’ is an experience like no other, and it could be yours! This tour from Eldhestar is the winning prize for...
From August 1-8, 2021 Denmark will be hosting the World Championships for Icelandic Horses. To accommodate artists and small artisans, an indoor artist area is set up at the World Championships 2021 in Denmark. It will be situated in the area next to the Catering...
FEIF recognizes the importance of instructors and trainers in our community. These talented, dedicated individuals are essential to growing the Icelandic horse breed in terms of both popularity and utility all within the scope of FEIF's mission. FEIF established an...
6th July was scheduled to be the beginning of Landsmót 2020, and with that the FEIF virtual ride ‘Hello Hella’ is also coming to an end. The preparations, the training, and the joyful anticipation of Landsmót 2020 were real – and so was all the riding done by the...
As the restriction due to Covid-19 unfortunately are still affecting the organisation of WorldRanking events and participation of riders in many countries, the board of FEIF decided, that FEIF will not offer WorldRanking for 2020. Wherever possible, all countries may...
The Day of the Icelandic horse, celebrated September 12, 2020 is the perfect opportunity to showcase our wonderful breed all over the world! No matter what you organise to bring people closer to the Icelandic horse - an open house, an event, or a competition like the...
As the Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted more and more in most countries, we are happy that breeding shows can finally take place again. In Iceland, Germany, and Sweden the first breeding events have already taken place in strict compliance with national...
Sverigeritten, a relay ride from the north to the south of Sweden, sets off on the island of Gotland today, June 15th, 2020. Fifty-five days and 1,748 km later, the last group will arrive in Ystad on 16 August. The main intention for this major event is to engage and...
The FEI has published its Policy for Enhanced Competition Safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, aimed at assisting Organisers and National Federations with the safe resumption of international equestrian events in line with national and local restrictions. The policy...
Horses of Iceland, the Icelandic Embassy in Berlin and IPZV, the Icelandic horse association in Germany, have launched an art contest for the entire family on the occasion of the International Day of the Icelandic Horse. The day is usually celebrated on May 1 but...
Icelandic horse lovers around the world can enjoy the best of the Icelandic horse breeding scene with live streaming and commentary in three languages (Icelandic, English and German) on Eiðfaxi's Breeding Day, 9 May. Icelandic, English and German. Horses of Iceland...
Instead of the usual May 1st, this year's International Day of The Icelandic Horse will be held on September 12th. We're just as excited to bring the Icelandic horse to you, wherever you are! For the occasion, we encourage all Icelandic horse owners and associations...
Horses of Iceland's annual report has been released, listing the project's marketing actions of the last year, as well as the value creation and community development on social media. The results of HOI's marketing activities during the first four years after its...