FEIF – International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations

Let the games begin! What can we say? Sunshine, most of the mud is gone, happy faces, eager horses, a sense of great anticipation, visitor cars are rolling in. The competition starts, the judges are impressed, the opening ceremony added a bit of festive magic, the...

Day 5 - rest day, for the horses at least. Participants had the chance to visit the National Horse Centre of  Switzerland, spectacular facilities in the centre of Bern. As luck would have it, the World Championships for Vaulting had just started, and as generosity...

Day four continued much the same as the previous day: intensive training in preparation for the competition ahead. Riders prepare for disciplines including tölt, gaited classes, and pace as well as dressage, trail riding and flag race. In the evening all enjoyed a...