The fences around the competition tracks have now been built and everything is really starting to take shape. It’s looking great, and you can already feel the excitement building. We’re very much looking forward to next summer and to seeing all the outstanding horses...
A media center with a wireless internet connection will be available, but reporters will need to bring their own equipment. Access for photographers to the tracks will be limited - further information regarding photographer's access will be presented at Landsmót. Only...
The Swedish Icelandic Horse Association (SIF) has been awarded project funding from the Swedish Animal Protection Association to continue, during 2026, the development and implementation of the ongoing work with welfare protocols for competition horses. The project is...
FEIF is currently experiencing issues with receiving emails. We are working to resolve this problem as quickly as possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, please resend your email. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your...
Landsmót 2026 is shaping up to be a great week, with interest already reaching record levels. From July 5th –11th, Hólar in Skagafjörður will once again become the place to be for everyone who shares a passion for the Icelandic horse. A record number of tickets were...
The intention of the yearly conference is that as many representatives as possible from each member country can take part in specific and general discussions but also meet colleagues from other departments and through that contact get inspiration from and benchmark...
The weekend 26-27 march there was a partially joint seminar for Ringmasters and Breeding judges at Kríunes in Iceland. There are currently 31 licensed ringmasters and 27 licensed breeding judges. Of those, there were 22 ringmasters and 22 breeding judges who attended...
Prestur frá Borgarnesi paid a visit to the Houses of Parliament in London on 21st April. It was said that Members of Parliament had never smiled so brightly in their place of work when they queued up to introduce themselves to him. Prestur, of course, behaved like the...
The Board of FEIF has again called on the Icelandic government to end the extraction of blood from pregnant mares for the production of the fertility hormone eCG, also known as PMSG and to ensure full compliance with EEA animal welfare legislation. The hormone, used...
Equine allergies represent a significant and often frustrating challenge for both veterinarians and horse owners. This talk explores the complex pathophysiology underlying allergic responses with particular emphasis on summer eczema in horses, highlighting current...
The main topic of the seminar will be TRANSITIONS! With the help of some of our very best teachers we will look into various transitions between gaits, within gaits and starting tölt and pace training with young horses. We will also discuss how to teach transitions...
Representing FEIF, Marko Mazeland, participated in a so-called ‘MEP lunch’ in Brussels, organised within the European Parliament (EP) by two members of the MEP Horse Group. This is not a formal committee as there are not enough members of the EP who are interested in...
On 1 May, we celebrate the International Day of our beloved Icelandic horse. Their strength, spirit, and unique character make them truly special. To mark this day, the FEIF Leisure Riding Committee invites you to share a post or reel on your social media on 1 May,...
The prime judging criterion should be the harmony between horse and rider. The rider must handle the horse with fairness, delicacy and respect; be its true leader rather than its dominator. At all times the rider must put the horse’s welfare paramount and guard its...
FEIF and LH Education Seminar in Iceland, September 23rd -25th 2026 – save the date! – just before Laufskálarétt horse round up! The Education Committees of LH and FEIF are hosting an Education Seminar in Skagafjörður, north-west of Iceland, same area as...
Since the first webinar was a big success, we decided to offer another date in April: The lecture is relevant for riders, judges, riding instructors, as well as competition and breeding riders. It explains the interrelationship between the horse’s balance and saddle...
Join us for the FEIF Webinar on changes to the 2026 Sport Rules & Regulations and Judges Guidelines! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming FEIF Webinar “Changes to the 2026 FEIF Sport Rules & Regulations and Sport Judge Guidelines”. This is an excellent...
From 1 April 2026, the use of the Pelham bit will be prohibited in sports competitions. The Pelham bit has previously been banned in breeding assessments, and this extension to sport follows ongoing welfare evaluations. Among the concerns are repeated observations of...