Blood Farming Controversy in Iceland Draws Renewed Criticism
The controversial practice of “blood farming” in Iceland continues to face mounting criticism, as the licence for the main operator is set to expire later this year. Around 4,000 pregnant…
IHSGB Sport Squad UpdateHaving taken almost a year to finalise, tweak and imp…
IHSGB Sport Squad Update Having taken almost a year to finalise, tweak and implement… the IHSGB Sport Squads have been launched. Elite squad (A) is made up of 4 riders…
Congratulations to Martha and Ann who both sent in lovely tests for this Hooves …
Congratulations to Martha and Ann who both sent in lovely tests for this Hooves in Harmony challenge. It was a great shame to have so few people enter a new…
Date for your diaries – 19th October 2025The venue have just confirmed our bo…
⭐️Date for your diaries ⭐️ – 19th October 2025 The venue have just confirmed our booking! More info on it soon …… if anyone has anything specific they’d like to…
At 80 years young and with over 60 years in the saddle, Cora Wijmans is still en…
At 80 years young and with over 60 years in the saddle, Cora Wijmans is still enjoying every second of riding – and even competed in pace at the World…
Here is the link to the survey:
Here is the link to the survey: Source
WorldFengur Survey | FEIF
Dear Friends of the Icelandic Horse, you may be aware of the fact that WorldFengur, the international database which holds details of all Icelandic horses worldwide, is undergoing a major…
The latest Members Sleipnir magazine is going out in the post tomorrow Electron…
The latest Members Sleipnir magazine is going out in the post tomorrow 😃 Electronic Copies will also be sent to members on the list. It’s a fantastic read this quarter!…
There are only a couple of days left until the closing date for this online init…
There are only a couple of days left until the closing date for this online initiative put on from the Youth group of the IHSGB but was also open to…
The Icelandic Horse World Says Goodbye to Ullu Becker
Ullu Becker was a true pioneer of Icelandic horse riding from its earliest days. Since the 1950s, she devoted herself with great passion to her beloved Icelandic horses. Together with…