The WorldRanking Event Nordseeturnier 2014, scheduled 27-29 June 2014, organised by Gestüt Eichenhof in St Peter Ording (DE) has been cancelled.
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Equipment Advisory Group
The Board of FEIF has sought the help of a range of professionals in the Icelandic horse community to come to a more comprehensive and well-reasoned set of regulations regarding the proper equipment to use for the training and presentation of Icelandic horses. The...
FEIF YouthCup 2014 – more information
Important information for the FEIF YouthCup 2014 - including trainers, travel arrangements, vaccination rules and more - have been added to the FEIF YouthCup website. Follow the link to read more!
FEIF Statement May 2014
FEIF is strongly committed to horse welfare and appreciates the development in the member countries to focus on this important topic. Part of FEIF's strategy is an active campaign to minimize all injuries to horses in breeding evaluations and sport competitions. One...
WorldRanking: Toltnu, Regional WR in Altuna (SE) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event Toltnu, Regional WR, scheduled 31 May-1 June 2014, organised by Toltnu in Altuna (SE) has been cancelled.
WorldRanking: Frühjahrsturnier und Gædingakeppni in Gänserndorf (AT) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event Frühjahrsturnier und Gædingakeppni, scheduled 6-8 June 2014, organised by Islandpferdehof Aspacherhof in Gänserndorf (AT) has been cancelled.
Survey on the ideal characteristics of an Icelandic leisure horse
We have now passed 2222 answers! Are you aware that out of the 2222 respondents approximately 50% seem not to prioritize tölt when buying a leisure horse? Please join us and share your views!
Seminar for breeding horse trainers 2014
The 4th FEIF Seminar for Breeding Horse Trainers will take place August 23 - 25, 2014, in Germany. Topic of the seminar is training and presentation of breeding horses. The seminar addresses riders who train and present breeding horses in a professional way and who...
Conformation and the ideal position of the horse
What is the ideal position of the horse during conformation? What are the important facts? When a horse is standing for assessment of conformation there are a few items that should be kept in mind.
WorldRanking: Jökull Kr. Himmelfartsstævne 2 in Rønde (DK) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event Jökull Kr. Himmelfartsstævne 2 scheduled 30 May-1 June 2014, organised by in Rønde (DK) has been cancelled.
WorldRanking: Jökull Kr. Himmelfartsstævne in Rønde (DK) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event Jökull Kr Himmelfartsstævne, scheduled 30 May-1 June 2014, organised by Jökull in Rønde (DK) has been cancelled.
WorldRanking: Ostdt. Meisterschaft & OSI Berlin-Karlshorst 2014 in Berlin (DE) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event Ostdt Meisterschaft & OSI Berlin-Karlshorst 2014, scheduled 15-17 August 2014, organised by IPC Berlin-Brandenburg in Berlin (DE) has been cancelled.
WorldRanking: OSI Bockholts-Hoff 2014 in Lünzen (DE) cancelled
The WorldRanking Event OSI Bockholts-Hoff 2014, scheduled 9-11 May 2014, organised by Gestüt Bockholts-Hoff in Lünzen (DE) has been cancelled.
Magical line of 1000 answers reached!
The questionnaire about the ideal leisure horse has been answered by more than 1000 Icelandic horse riders so far. If you are interested in the summary of the answers so far - follow below link. Please share the link with your fellow riders and ask them to fill it in...
Proper handling of finals with rein changes
The Sport Committee has received a request for clarification of the proper handling of finals in tests which include rein (hand) changes such as T2, T3, T4, and so forth. The finals of these tests are ridden using the same instructions -- including rein (hand) changes...
World Championships 2017
The Board of FEIF is pleased to announce a contract has been signed with Stichting Icelandic Horse Projects (IHP) to organize the 2017 World Championships. This agreement brings the 2017 championships back to the same host and location as the 2007 championships in...
The Gæðingakeppni-concept – thinking forward, riding forward
The course offered by IPZV - Team Junge Züchter - is open for participants from all FEIF member countries who are interested to learn more about the tradition, history, process and training of Gæðingakeppni. The seminar will take place just a week before the...
What is the ideal Icelandic Horse for leisure riding?
This is a challenge, which FEIF Leisure Committee has taken up. It is the intention to first identify the characteristics, which riders prioritize. Selecting the ideal horse is not only a question about the qualities of the horse but also of individual wishes,...