A warm Welcome to Leisure Riding and the Activities section of the IHSGB website.
If you are a potential member of the Society, I hope you can join us and experience the fun and laughter we enjoy through our membership.
If you’re already a member then you’re on the right page to find an activity to participate in.
What’s available for members’ at The IHSGB?
Click Here to go direct to Results! Lets celebrate – The International Day of The Icelandic Horse 1st May 2024 How ‘BAD’ can you be? Breed Appreciation Day= BAD You can educate individuals interested in the breed. Invite family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues to meet and…
The IHSGB League of Online Showing Shows The Second On-line Showing Show is now open for entries. See below for the details on how to enter and the Schedule of Classes. How does it work? There are going to be three online shows to participate in during…
The IHSGB League of Online Showing Shows Current League Positions (After Show 1) Name Points AwardedJulie Bushell54Elaine Coates25Rona Frame 62Liz Kraft49Shona Stewart39Ann Williams18 The League of Showing Shows (Nov23 – Oct 24) Results of Show 1 (of 3) Ring 1 Class 1 – No Entries Class 2 – No…
The IHSGB Summer Show is an annual event organised by the IHSGB Sport team. The event has been organised at a variety of venues around the UK over the years. For the past five years, the event has been held at the Aston-le-Walls Equestrian Centre near Daventry…
The IHSGB Icelandic Horse Challenge Cup This Cup is awarded at the AGM in November of each year to the person with the most points. You gain points by participating in activities throughout the year. It’s not just for riders. E.g. If you produced an article and…
The IHSGB Leisure Awards (Four Award Levels to achieve). You can take part in these awards regardless of where you’re based in the UK. It’s not just for riders’, handlers using groundwork are also included. Are you looking at ways to have fun and improve your bond…
The IHSGB Distance Awards 11th Nov 2023 – 31st Oct 2024 This is how it works: You can ride, drive a horse-and-carriage, walk in-hand or any other activity that you can ‘clock up the miles’. All activity counts, hacking, schooling, social rides and more. Use an app…
The IHSGB offers a dressage class and a Figures Test via Tölt Online (TOL). TOL is an online service offered to members. You decide which test you are going to submit. Your test needs to be live recorded, at your chosen location. You submit your video to be assessed…
The Virtual Ride is just that: real riding on your horse along a virtual route from your home to the flagship events of the Icelandic horse calendar. This is not a competition but something to unite people across the world. This is organised by FEIF – International…
Throughout the UK we have a number of Icelandic horse owners that call themselves ‘Leisure Riders’. Many take part in a wide range of activities.
We have some activities for you to participate in remotely or there are opportunities to meet up with other Icelandic owners. Be prepared to travel for a ‘meet-up’. Attending local mainstream equestrian events with other Icelandic owners is not only a fun social occasion, but also an opportunity to learn and share experiences.
Any of the activities or events offered allows you to feel part of a wider community, as well as providing opportunities to develop your skills and increase your knowledge.
We encourage all members to get involved in as many events as possible; you can liaise with your Area Rep to find out what is on near. You can share their experiences in Sleipnir (the IHSGB members’ magazine) and on social media.
You can always email me with any questions, ideas and your any achievements that we can celebrate. leisure@ihsgb.co.uk
If you are interested organising something or have an idea, support is available and possibly a grant to help with costs. Please contact office@ihsgb.co.uk