Update to the coat colour coding system in WorldFengur
This spring, the WorldFengur coat colour coding system was updated and now uses five digits instead of four. The new system makes it possible to record the coat colours of…
End of the WorldRanking competition season 2025
The WorldRanking season 2025 ended in mid-October with the autumn competition at the Icelandic Horse Farm Klettgaublick in Switzerland.With 138 registered competitions, this was more WorldRanking events than ever before!…
Good and Harmonious Riding 2025
FEIF congratulates the 101 riders who have been nominated for Good and Harmonious Riding in the 2025 competition season. Thank you to all riders listed for being such excellent examples…
World Championships 2029 goes to Herning DK
FEIF is delighted to announce that the 2029 World Championship will return to Denmark and take place in Herning. The hosts will prioritize community, ‘good vibes’ and promise that the…
New BLUP values – autumn 2025
New BLUP values have been stored in WorldFengur but the last breeding show of the season ended in the second week of September. Now the BLUP calculations are based on…
FEIF committee meetings 2025 in Frankfurt
The FEIF Committee meetings 2025 took place from October 17-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. The feedback from all committees was that the discussions were constructive, interesting, and fruitful. Below you will find…
Sport Judges’ Exam 2025 | FEIF
On October 4, 2025 the practical part of the Sport Judges‘ exam took place on Sundabakki Islandshästar, Laholm, Sweden. 13 candidates (two for the national and eleven for the international…
World Championships 2025 | FEIF
During the World Championships random doping tests were carried out among the sport and breeding horses according to FEI Equine Anti-Doping rules. The FEI approved laboratory LGC Ltd., Newmarket Road,…
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…
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…