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Icelandic Horse History

Icelandic Horse History

Are you interested in Icelandic horse anecdotes? Have you ever seen a picture of the first oval track? Do you know when the first curb bits arrived in Iceland? Do you know the sad story in the history of Icelandic horse export when the s.s.Copeland wrecked? Or the...

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Open Sport Judges Seminar

Open Sport Judges Seminar

The sport judges' test to become a FEIF Licensed Sport Judge or National Sport Judge, will be organised by FEIF from October 3-4, 2013 at Kronshof, Dahlenburg, Germany (near Hamburg). Contact your national Sport leader if you are interested in taking the test.

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New members FEIF Sport Judges Committee

New members FEIF Sport Judges Committee

Two new members have been appointed to the FEIF Sport Judges Committee: Mark Tillmann (DE) and Nicolai Thye (DK). They replace Bent Rune Skulevold (DK) and Hulda G. Geirsdóttir (IS), both decided to step down. The other members are Halldór Gunnar Victorsson (IS), Lutz...

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FEIF WorldRanking: increased requirements as of 2014

FEIF WorldRanking: increased requirements as of 2014

After 15 years of WorldRanking the Sport Committee has decided that it is time to renew the requirements for WorldRanking Events. It would also help organisers to ensure that the event is meeting international standards. The aim is still to keep results comparable and...

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The great Relay Ride

The great Relay Ride

As much as the world of Icelandic-horse fans is preparing for the bi-annual festival of sports and breeding competitions, there is an equally passionate group of riders from all FEIF member countries getting ready for the traditional relay ride - approaching Berlin...

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Time to party: Let’s rock Berlin!

Time to party: Let’s rock Berlin!

With the last scores of the day shown and noted, the World Championships' arena will turn into your number one hotspot for partying all night long every night of the week (August 4-11) in Berlin. The organisers have spared no expense in order to create for the riders...

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New WorldFengur icons

New WorldFengur icons

When a horse passport was issued by WorldFengur, you will from now on see a new icon on the left side of the FEIF-ID number. If the certificate of ownership was also issued by WF, there will also be an icon for it.

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WorldFengur work shop 2013

WorldFengur work shop 2013

The WorldFengur work shop 2013 will take place in Malmö, October 25 to 27 and is open for the WF registrars of all FEIF member associations. It will take place at the same time and same Location as the FEIF committee meetings. The aim of the work shop is to improve...

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FEIF Education Seminar, 6-8 Sep 2013 in Uppsala

FEIF Education Seminar, 6-8 Sep 2013 in Uppsala

The organisers of the FEIF Education Seminar, 6-8 Sep 2013 in Uppsala, Sweden are happy to confirm that there is a strong interest for the event, and that a good number of qualified instructors and sport judges have already registered. As of 15th of May, the event is...

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