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Figures Judges (former TiH rules)

Figures Judges (former TiH rules)

Following the agreement between FEIF and Tölt in Harmony regarding the Figures Tests and to acknowledge the accomplishments of persons certified by Tölt in Harmony, FEIF published the list of TiH certified judges on the FEIF website, FEIF international judges are...

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World Cup Toelt at Sweden International Horse Show (SIHS)

World Cup Toelt at Sweden International Horse Show (SIHS)

Eight of the best tölt equipages with the highest tölt scores in competitions during 2019 (list of approved events will be published soon), will meet from November 28 - December 1, 2019 at one of the largest in-door horse events in the world: the Sweden International...

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Over the hills and far away

Over the hills and far away

A very happy Easter to horses and humans alike! Celebrate with us by posting a seasonal picture on @feiforg on Instagram. Also, remember that May 1st is the International Day of the Icelandic horse. Our motto for this year is 'Over the hills and far away'. And because...

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May 1 – the Day of the Icelandic Horse

May 1 – the Day of the Icelandic Horse

The Day of the Icelandic Horse is celebrated in many FEIF member countries on May 1 each year. This event was brought to life by Horses of Iceland. In many countries several activities take place, for example an open house day at the stables, daylong rides to...

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EHN Priorities

EHN Priorities

During a lunch in the European Parliament the European Horse Network (EHN) published its manifesto with priorities for the next years: - Consider horses as agricultural animals - Promote horse welfare and responsible care - Favour appropriate funding to equine...

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World Championships 2019

World Championships 2019

FEIF is happy about the very pleasant cooperation with ISB - the organizer of the World Championships 2019 and the course of the preparations for the big event in Berlin. All 19 full members of FEIF registered for the sport competitions and partly for the breeding...

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Riding Horse Profiles – video and forms

Riding Horse Profiles – video and forms

The Icelandic horse is an incredibly versatile breed and each horse is special in terms of characteristics as well as level of training. Similarly, each rider is different, requiring different traits from his or her riding horse. FEIF has introduced the Riding Horse...

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FEIF Ringmaster seminar 2019

FEIF Ringmaster seminar 2019

The ringmaster seminar in Gardermoen, Norway, was attended by 21 experienced ringmasters, judges and interested persons from different FEIF countries. Lectures were given by Pétur Halldórsson, Iceland, and Heimir Gunnarsson, Sweden. Main topics included a lecture on...

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FEI TV – Icelandic Horses part 2

FEI TV – Icelandic Horses part 2

The second of a two-part feature on the Icelandic horse for FEI Equestrian World is live now. Equestrian World recently featured a video on the incredible Icelandic horse, the programme is broadcast on FEI TV that has a global reach of over 238 million. The cameras...

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Sport Judges seminar 2019

Sport Judges seminar 2019

Mid of March 80 international participants used the chance to study how Icelandic horses create movements in all their gaits when attending Gillian Higgins' presentation with live painted horses during the sport judges seminar 2019 in Stansted, London and in the...

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FEIF Sport and Breeding Judges Committees

FEIF Sport and Breeding Judges Committees

The judges' committees are a forum for counseling, communication and discussion and follows new developments in the area of sport judging and breeding judging. The committees are responsible for the contents of guidelines for judges, the judges seminars and the...

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New Figures Tests

New Figures Tests

The Board of FEIF has reached an agreement to take over the three levels of Tölt in Harmony with the new name Figures Tests. The founders of TiH will cease operations including the licensing of trainers and judges under the Tölt in Harmony brand. For details follow...

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FEIF Rules and Regulations 2019 now online!

FEIF Rules and Regulations 2019 now online!

The FEIF Rules and Regulations 2019 are now online and available for download. The department versions for breeding, education, sport and youth can be found on the documents page of each department. All Rules and Regulations are valid as of April 1, 2019.

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Sport Judges Guidelines 2019

Sport Judges Guidelines 2019

A new version of the sport judges' guideline has been released. It contains the guidelines for the figure tests (former Tölt in Harmony), some minor changes regarding rephrasing of texts and the new ceiling for losing a gait in the finals. The guidelines 2019 will be...

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