FEIF YouthCup 2024 | FEIF
Preparations for the 2024 FEIF Youth Cup are in full swing. This year’s event is hosted by Switzerland on the tracks in Münsingen. On July 13th, 60 young riders aged…
FEIF Virtual Ride: To Fákur and Fast
With the beginning of Landsmót, the FEIF Virtual Ride “To Fákur and Fast” has come to an end. Last August, ca 80 riders from all over the world started to…
Rider suspended
The Danish rider Hannah Klein Tesselinjk is suspended from participation in any event with Icelandic horses in any country from June 24 until July 7, 2024 (included). The reason is…
Save-the-date – FEIF Young Leaders’ Event 2024
The 6th FEIF Young Leaders’ Event (FYLE) will return to Sweden, where it all began. Get ready for an exciting weekend with a focus on developing your skills in social…
Icelandic Hoofcare Conference 2024 | FEIF
The Icelandic Hoofcare Conference 2024 will take place from August 23-24, 2024, Eldhestar, Iceland. Speakers: Michael Weishaupt: Impact of competition shoeing on movement, biomechanics and hoof health in Icelandic horses.…
Rider suspended | FEIF
The Danish rider Hannah Mikkelsen is suspended from participation in any event with Icelandic horses in any country from June 10 until June 23, 2024 (included). The reason is a…
EEF message on unauthorized training methods
“A fair equestrian sport embodies principles of integrity, respect, and welfare for both the horse and the rider. It involves a level playing field which is characterised by honesty and…
Adaptations – Breeding and Sport Rules&Regulations
Breeding Correction of wording – Annex B8.4: Guideline for breeding assessment) The wording “body function” was replaced by “posture” to avoid misunderstandings. Sport Editorial change in accordance with the change…
May 1 – the international Day of the Icelandic Horse
As you know, May 1st is the international day of the Icelandic Horse. For this occasion, FEIF and Horses of Iceland have joined forces in order to reach a maximum of…
FEIF Statement – April 2024
FEIF condemns the practice of extracting blood from pregnant mares for purely commercial purposes, often resulting in the mistreatment of mares on blood farms. We support the actions taken by…