NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION 2025 INVITATION
You are invited to register for the national team selection for Riders of 2025. All details are available on the IHSGB website. All applications must be submitted by 15th January 2025
Read moreYou are invited to register for the national team selection for Riders of 2025. All details are available on the IHSGB website. All applications must be submitted by 15th January 2025
Read morePlaces available on IHSGB Education course at Netherton Equestrian Centre on 12 & 13 April 2025. See here for details
Read moreLooking for a way to help our sport team riders? Check out the team sponsorship packages that are now available.
Read more**VOTING BY PROXY** In the event you can’t attend the AGM in person, PLEASE SEND THE NAME OF THE PERSON YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SUBMIT YOUR VOTE BY PROXY (THEY…
Read moreFor those members that have been appointed as Proxy’s for the AGM please check your emails for a brief as to how these votes will be accommodated, live, tomorrow. Thank…
Read moreFull details of the Annual General Meeting are now available for members on the website in the Members’ Area. Please note that the AGM is being held on-line this year.…
Read moreThe Society’s 2024 AGM is due to take place, virtually, on Saturday 16th November at 13.30hrs. Further details are available in the Members’ Area of the website.
Read moreVom Weltmeister lernen: Vier Abende mit Johan – Let’s learn from 🏆 World Champion, International Sport Judge and Master Trainer 🇸🇪 Johan Häggberg: we are offering (by 💻 Zoom and…
Read moreBREEDING SHOW WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 7.30pm Tom will have a look at the photos / videos that were sent in, and talk through the conformation of the horses that…
Read moreTomorrow is the final day to send your Sleipnir content to our marvelous editor Mic. Source
Read moreThe Online Showing Show is open for entries visit https://ihsgb.co.uk/leisure-riding-section/ihsgb-league-of-online-showing-shows/ to find out more. Source
Read moreThe third and final on-line Showing Show is now open for entries. If you have not entered the first two don’t worry you can still enter, to find out more…
Read more2025 is a Icelandic Horse World Championship year! The preliminary schedule is out now and best of all tickets are now available! The link should take you to the tickets…
Read moreOnline Assessments Available. Open to all Icelandic horses. For more information and to enter contact the breeding team: breeding@ihsgb.co.uk. Closing date: Wednesday 9th October Source
Read moreComing Soon Our next webinar is just waiting for the date to be confirmed but, we couldn’t wait to share the next topic, Track Grazing Systems with Amy Dell- Anthony…
Read moreThe weather for Monday at Hornblasari Icelandic Horses is looking good: Cloudy with light showers (40% chance of precipitation), with possible highs of 19 degrees ⛅️🌦 Entries to the breeding…
Read moreIf you are unable to attend the Breeding Show in person why not attend virtually? Send your photos and/or videos today, Friday 4th October 2024. Source
Read moreThe rules for the Icelandic Horse Challenge Cup have been update for 2024. Click here to find out more. Make sure that you get your entry in by the closing…
Read moreEntries are now open for the third and final show in the On-Line Showing League. Click here for information, schedule and to download the entry from. Closing date is 17th…
Read moreThe weather for Sunday at Connegar Farm is looking good: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning, with possible highs of 20 degrees ⛅️ Entries to the breeding team…
Read moreIf you are unable to attend the Breeding Show in person why not attend virtually? State your interest now to breeding@ihsgb.co.uk Send your photos and/or videos by Friday 4th October…
Read more❗️Change of location❗️ Sunday 6th October is now being held at Connegar Farm. Source
Read moreIf you are unable to attend the Breeding Show in person why not attend virtually? State your interest now to breeding@ihsgb.co.uk Send your photos and/or videos by Friday 4th October…
Read moreThe IHSGB welcomes back Tom Buijtelaar International FEIF Breeding Judge, Experienced Sport Rider and Trainer from Holland, for the Breed Show at Hornblasari Icelandic Horses. Entries to the breeding team…
Read moreThe IHSGB welcomes back Tom Buijtelaar International FEIF Breeding Judge, Experienced Sport Rider and Trainer from Holland, for the Breed Show at Solva Icelandics. Entries to the breeding team via…
Read moreYou can find the IHSGB regional group for North Scotland/Highlands here! Source
Read moreAs we Tölt towards the end of the month don’t forget the next deadline for Sleipnir content is Tuesday 15th October. Source
Read moreOur next breed show is fast approaching, two dates and two locations! Sunday 6th October at Solva Icelandics by kind permission of Mic Rushen and Monday 7th October at Hornblasari…
Read moreDon’t forget FEIF are looking for young committee members, applications need to be sent in by Monday 7th October 2024, use the link to find out more: https://www.feiffengur.com/documents/young%20com%20member%20invite%20Aug%2024%20.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFaeQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeWWFl6DJCeansZbMKDaL35xyQTU30H6jh5Vb8mJtezWHISl8qJT_CCU1A_aem_J7LNXKddVsZonEwbN_cLtw Source
Read moreWe couldn’t run live videos as we wanted, due to poor signal however… @sengariches founder, director and coach of All-Steps Formation Riding has put together a fabulous highlight video, use…
Read moreAs we head towards the nights drawing in the final Sleipnir of the year is calling. The deadline to get your articles, experiences and photos in to our amazing editor…
Read moreFEIF have a wonderful opportunity for Youth and Elder Youth Members. If you are interested in this opportunity more information can be found using the link below: https://www.feiffengur.com/documents/young%20com%20member%20invite%20Aug%2024%20.pdf Source
Read moreLooking for Icelandic horse action in Wales?? Check out the Regional Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/509559571665701/?ref=share_group_link Source
Read moreIf you haven’t registered your interest yet it’s not too late! Send an email to education@ihsgb.co.uk to receive the link for the How To Navigate WorldFengur And It’s Wealth Of…
Read moreDon’t forget to sign up for this fascinating webinar. World Fengur is full of in depth information about Icelandic horses. If you are an IHSGB member (World Fengur is included…
Read morePlease note the time change of our upcoming webinar from 7 PM to 7:30 PM ‼️ We hope to see lots of you there! Source
Read moreWe’re counting down the days to seeing some of our members at the IHSGB Summer Fun Camp! Source
Read moreWe have a new webinar coming up soon! Contact education@ihsgb.co.uk to sign up 🎉 Source
Read moreMEM is a bi-annual championships in which IHSGB can send a team to compete at. It happens in the alternate year from World Championships and runs (usually) in August just…
Read moreIHSGB BREEDING WEEKEND ‼️ The IHSGB will kindly underwrite this event, and we are pleased to offer the following special prices: Young Horse assessment £50 £ 35 (IHSGB members) Conformation…
Read moreWe are live from the Nordic Championship! 🎉 Here is the broadcasting schedule for today! Watch the action on www.alendis.is And find the starting lists and the results with the…
Read moreThe email link for the webinar with David Sanders has been sent! (If you haven’t received yours contact Jemimah Adams on education@ihsgb.co.uk) We’ll see you tomorrow 😉 Source
Read moreTuesday night! Send your email to education@ihsgb.co.uk for our latest webinar! Source
Read moreThe Second Show in the League of On-line Shows is now open for entries.
Read moreSign up by email to Jemimah Adams education@ihsgb.co.uk Source
Read moreMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR IHSGB (Your renewal has not increased) It’s that time of year again! For those of you that are on standing order THANK YOU for your continued support…
Read moreNEW WEBINAR ALERT 🚨 Email education@ihsgb.co.uk to sign up ✅ Source
Read moreJust in case you didn’t know, we are Icelandic horses. 🩷 Source
Read moreVom Tölten zum Kraulen: Iris’ Bodensee-Weltrekord – What happens when a lifelong 🇮🇸 Icelandic-horse rider also falls in love with long-distance 🏊♀️ swimming? Might as well capture a 🏆 World…
Read moreCongratulations to Martha Coward for guessing the most hidden horseshoes in the last Sleipnir! Source
Read moreThe results for the IHSGB Annual Show and British Championships are now available.
Read moreBritish Championships 2024 is set to go! Track is up, the pace track is currently being set up by our sport group and our brilliant sponsor gifts are ready for…
Read more#mustadhoofcare kindly supporting the IHSGB British Championships 2024💥 Source
Read morehttps://ihsgb.co.uk/competing/ihsgb-british-championships-summer-show-2024/ Here is the link for visitor registration – we look forward to seeing you all there! Source
Read moreThank you to everyone who made the effort to enter our Spring into Sport online competition and congratulations to Millie and Platon! Source
Read more‼️Reminder for all riders attending the British Championships 2024‼️ There will be a riders meeting on Wednesday 19th June @ 20.00. Links to the zoom meeting will be sent out…
Read moreThe Spring into Sport May 2024 Online Competition results are now available on the IHSGB website – results
Read moreCalling all with goodies laying around unwanted! The British championships needs you! 🇬🇧 Source
Read more‼️REMINDER‼️ 5 days left. British Championships final detailed entries need to be sent in by Sunday 9th June 2024 🗓️ Looking forward to seeing everyone at Aston le Walls! Source
Read more‼️REMINDER‼️ Entries close midnight tonight (27th) Head to www.toltsenseonline.com to enter and also be in with a chance of having your class entries sponsored at the BC’s 2024! Source
Read moreAs the closing date for the ‘Spring into Sport’ online competition gets closer, we look forward to some last minute entries… there’s still time!! Meanwhile in Sweden… Jemimah Adams will…
Read moreHere’s how to get fed at the British Championships 🍱 😋 https://form.jotform.com/SaritaE/bcs-food-form-2024 Source
Read moreThis is your reminder from the IHSGB Sport Group to get your entries in to the British Championships! Spectators more than welcome, we hope to see lots of you there!…
Read moreThe results for the first round of the IHSGB On-Line Showing League are now available. Check out the current standings on the League webpage
Read moreThe results of the competition are available here
Read more‼️REMINDER‼️ British Championships early bird discount entries ends on the 15th May! This will also be the last date when there will still be time to re-start vaccinations before the…
Read moreTIME TO SIGN UP FOR SUNDAYS IHSGB WEBINAR KIM CLEGG CHIROPRACTOR AND QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTER email Jemimah Adams education@ihsgb.co.uk to book you place Source
Read morePlease email education@ihsgb.co.uk to book your place, Q&A after. Kim is also a qualified saddle fitter! Source
Read moreScottish Breeding Show full timetable Saturday see photo below.. Sunday 5th 8am T8 8.25 T3 8.45 V5 9.25 T6 9.40 V2 10 am Futurity Futurity prize giving Break 12.30 T3…
Read moreTimetable for the Scottish Breeding Event Saturday 4th of May Source
Read moreUPDATE: official import controls on consignments of chilled equine germinal products from 30 April 2024 Tuesday, 30 April 2024 British Equestrian has been working hard with the British Horse Council…
Read moreThis year’s IHSGB British Championships will take place at Aston-le-Walls Equestrian Centre from the 21 to 23 June 2024. Full details are available on the IHSGB British Championships and Summer Show…
Read moreIHSGB are hosting another webinar this month, this time with Kim Clegg, chiropractor and qualified saddle fitter 🎉 If you’re interested, the webinar will be on the 12th of May…
Read moreLets 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.…
Read more💥ONLINE COMPETITION💥 On TöltSense: www.toltsenseonline.com Here is your chance to warm up for the Summer Show / British Championships by trying out as many tests as you like in the…
Read moreLet’s Celebrate Together More Details Here
Read moreHere is more information about our breeding and competition weekend in May 🎉 Visit our website for details and the booking form. ✅ This will be a good one! 🕺…
Read moreTune in next week for our Sport Trustee, Fi Pugh’s webinar on Icelandic Sport competition! Register by emailing education@ihsgb.co.uk 🌟 Source
Read moreDear members, We have listened to our members and appreciate all your comments around the recent electronic publication of The Sleipnir Magazine. It appears that so many members would prefer…
Read moreTo all members, due to the rising costs of print and postage 1 Sleipnir per annum will be emailed. Please check your spam folder. If you’re waiting on a hard…
Read moreDo you recognise these people? Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel met in 2019 while working on the movie ‘News of the world’. During this adventure, they became good friends and,…
Read moreThe link for the IHSGB webinar tonight on Shoeing and Icelandic Horses has been sent out. Please check your junk folders and get in touch with education@ihsgb.co.uk if you haven’t…
Read moreIHSGB’s Sport Leader Fi Pugh is holding a Open Sport Meeting on the 12th of March at 7:30pm 🗓️ It will be a Zoom meeting for people to be informed…
Read morehttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/oqGA1DWPScFCoJCc/ IHSGB’s Sport Leader Fi Pugh is holding a Open Sport Meeting on the 12th of March at 7:30pm 🗓️ It will be a Zoom meeting for people to be…
Read moreWhether you are a newcomer to Icelandics, or a regular competitor, now is the time to dust (or hose) your horses down and SPRING INTO SPORT 1 IHSGB TöltOnline WHAT? …
Read moreThis is your MEM reminder! ‼️ The Mid European Championships are coming up in August. To register your interest to compete for GB please follow the instructions from this link:…
Read moreWebinar announcement 📢 Andrew Nickalls will be our next webinar guest discussing shoeing and Icelandic Horses. Andrew has quite the CV, having shod the horses for the New Zealand Eventing…
Read moreMore information on the Breed Show, Training and Competition in May 🎉 Source
Read moreThe Big 3 from IHSGB! Make sure to put these dates in your diary for 2024 ✨ More information to come for each, contact the corresponding emails if you have…
Read moreThe starting list is ready for the T2 competition on Thursday 🥳 The preliminaries are starting at 19:00 GMT, but we will be live with a pre-show before the competition…
Read moreMaking connections at the FEIF conference Martine Bye has been very busy meeting fellow “chairs” from the other countries. Lots to take in. Source
Read moreMartine Bye (Chair and leisure) and Fi Pugh are attending the FEIF conference in Luxembourg. After a very early morning they got straight to work. They’ve welcomed Romania as the…
Read moreBaldvin Ari Gudlaugsson training and breeding webinar from the IHSGB ✨ Wednesday 31st January at 7pm To register for this fascinating insight into one of Iceland’s most successful rider/trainer/breeders email…
Read moreEpisode 2 of the Out and About series features Baldvin Ari! Also known as Baddi. Baddi will be holding a webinar soon, so please enjoy the video and hope to…
Read moreBritish Equestrian are running Equine Health Week 2024. Equine Health Week is back from 22nd –28th January 2024! The campaign will focus on equine wellness and wellbeing and will feature…
Read moreThe Mid European Championships (MEM) will take place 15 – 18 August 2024 in Austria. If you would like to register your interest in being selected for IHSGB Team GB…
Read moreIHSGB wishes all members and Icelandic horse fans a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Look out for Icelandic Horse activities coming up this year. The IHSGB British Championships and Summer…
Read more💥 New BLUP index 2023💥 New breeding evaluation indexes (BLUP) have been calculated and are now available in the Studbook of origin of the Icelandic horse, WorldFengur for a total…
Read moreSee this week’s episode of Landward on BBC iPlayer for a story about the Icelandic horses at Pentland Icelandics. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001szml/landward-2023-episode-24
Read moreThe Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain (IHSGB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at The Green Man in Fownhope, Herefordshire. Members attended the meeting…
Read moreToday was the first competition of the Winter Welsh Series! The welsh weather did not shine down on us but all riders pushed through and showed off their horses. Participants…
Read moreThe Annual Report and the accounts for 2022-2023 have now been published and are available on the Society webpage. The next deadline is to let us know whether you are…
Read moreResults are now available at IHSGB On-Line Fun Show Autumn – Winter 2023 Results.
Read moreThis weekend IHSGB had a very successful training clinic with @haggbergjohan. Everyone had so much fun and learned lots. Huge thanks to Johan for coming all the way from Sweden…
Read moreOne space has become free on the IHSGB course for 2 days with Johan Häggberg, a well known trainer, judge and rider from Sweden. It will be held at Connegar…
Read moreWorld Championships 2027 October 2 2023 | Breeding/World Championships, Sport/World Championships In June 2023, FEIF invited for applications to organize the World Championships 2027. By the deadline of 30 September…
Read moreIt’s that time of year again! Your attendance matters to us, more details to follow 🙌🏻 Source
Read moreIHSGB are excited to see there are a few exciting competitions coming up organised by our members. Contact cristina-ee@outlook.com for enquiries. Happy tolting ! Source
Read moreCheck out the horse round up in Iceland at https://instagram.com/stories/horsesoficeland/3203163205705691186?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Source
Read moreThis weekend saw a fantastic education course taught by @baldvingudlaugsson and enjoyed by riders and the Icelandic ambassador/ several more VIPs! Here’s a perfect rundown from IHSGB member @thaliacolyer ……
Read moreThe IHSGB On-Line Fun Show is open for entries. Why not submit your photos and videos of the favourite horses and pets. You might win a prize.
Read moreHuge thanks to everyone who made Usk Show 2023 one to remember. A very good job from riders, helpers and speakers. We hope everyone enjoyed this fantastic display! 🇮🇸 Source
Read moreUSK SHOW SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER COME AND SEE THE ICELANDIC HORSE DISPLAY TEAM! We’ll be available for chats about these amazing horses our IHSGB Gezebo with be there with lots…
Read moreWatch these guys dance ✨ at the Scottish Open! Here’s to the next one! 🥂 Source
Read moreIHSGB is taking to the stage again at Usk Show 2023! Come check out our display led by some fantastic rider/horse combinations. We can’t wait to show off our horses…
Read moreMore lovely pictures from the Scottish Open which the IHSGB has great pleasure in supporting again this year. Huge thanks to Linda Rivad our judge who went through the IHSGB…
Read moreThe Scottish Open was a huge success! Thanks to all for participating and we hope you all had a fabulous time showing off your lovely horses. Here’s to the next…
Read moreGorgeous photos taken by Mic Rushen of our fabulous GB team competing at the World Championships this year. The full collection is on the members forum on Facebook! 🇬🇧 Source
Read moreIt’s the Monmouth Show 2023 this Sunday! Our display team will be putting on a show for everyone so please come along and support them if you’re around! #happytolting Source
Read moreAs most of you know, the World Championships for Icelandic Horses just concluded yesterday in Oirschot, The Netherlands. Eiðfaxi International produced this issue, specifically focused on the WCs, and has…
Read moreMany thanks to @casco_equestrian for supporting Team GB with fantastic helmets… they definitely added to our team performance! Source
Read moreAs we leave Oirschot behind for 2023… we thank all those who sponsored our team and supported us in many ways, your support is greatly appreciated by all the team!…
Read moreThank you to the generous sponsors for GB! Today is part of the breeding competition. Later starts the PP1. Good luck Mike Adams and Aidan Carson we’ll be cheering you…
Read moreMonday Today we were pleased that all horses came through the fit to compete checks and our team cleared to compete 🇬🇧👍 Last day of scheduled training, the sun has…
Read moreMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR IHSGB (Your renewal has not increased) It’s that time of year again! For those of you that are on standing order THANK YOU for your continued support…
Read moreNot long left until our GB team heads to Oirschot for the Icelandic Horse World Championships 2023! We are very fortunate to have a host of amazing sponsors who are…
Read moreMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR IHSGB (Your renewal has not increased) It’s that time of year again! For those of you that are on standing order THANK YOU for your continued support…
Read moreWatch the IHSGB team in action! Source
Read moreAs we are fully into the summer here is another reminder and some more information of the Scottish Open coming soon! Swipe for details 👉🏼 Source
Read moreThe IHSGB approved photos of HRH Princess Anne at the IHSGB British Championships 2023 photos by Nicola Guenigault. Source
Read moreThe IHSGB approved photos of HRH Princess Anne at the IHSGB British Championships 2023! Photos by Nicola Guenigault. Source
Read moreCongratulations to our newly selected 2023 TEAM GB after many months of training our team look forward to their journey to Oirschot in Holland to represent GB in the Icelandic…
Read moreCalling all Scots or Scotland based Icey riders! This August at Netherton Equestrian Centre The Scottish Open will be taking place. There will be a range of gaited classes as…
Read moreSuccess for yesterdays Machen Display Team 2023. Fortunately, they remembered their horses and where they going and were adored by the crowds! We can also boast of having groupies, with…
Read moreHere are some fabulous photos taken by Mic Rushen from the BCs weekend. Go to Facebook group Icelandic Horse Chat UK to see the full collection! Source
Read moreThe IHSGB British Championships and Summer Festival 2023 was one for the history books! An outstanding force of effort was put together to create an incredibly successful weekend, with personal…
Read moreThe results for this year’s Summer Festival and British Championships are now available on the website on the Results page.
Read moreTonight we announced our results for the BCs online event! A hugely successful online campaign. Thank you all to entered, prizes will be sent to winners who were not attending…
Read moreFOR SALE AT THE BCs £16 t-shirts (S,M,L,XL) £15 caps or if you pay in advance you can collect at the BCs LIMITED STOCK Source
Read moreThe Event Programme is now available to download from IHSGB Summer Festival & BC 2023 Event Programme.
Read moreThe weather has been absolutely scorching recently 🌞 With the British Championships coming up, here’s some tips on how to keep your horse nice and chill 🧊 Source
Read moreDON’T FORGET TO BRING RAFFLE PRIZES PLEASE!!! Source
Read moreAnother sponsor confirmed yesterday! Thank you to all our fantastic sponsors this year they’ve really made it a Championships to remember! Donations to the IHSGB can be made directly to…
Read moreBRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS ASTON LE WALLS 23RD-25TH JUNE ENTRIES CLOSE 11th JUNE Online TOLTSENSE entries close 18TH JUNE Get your entries in now! ARRIVAL AT VENUE anytime after 7am Friday 23rd.…
Read moreNew Team GB merchandise available to buy now! Source
Read moreCan’t make it to the British Championships this summer but still want to participate? Our online event for the British Championships opens up tomorrow, June 3rd and will remain live…
Read moreTHANK YOU to REDPOST EQUESTRIAN for their generous support at our BCs Aston le Walls 1st prize Vouchers for each class. Did you book you entries yet? Look on the…
Read moreThanks to Keyflow and Naf treats arriving for the goody bags at the BCs! Get your entries in soon there’s more exciting stuff to come! Source
Read moreChildren’s IHSGB branded clothing now available from Tyler’s 5% discount code available in the members area of the website.
Read moreBy popular request, we have added two group classes to the Friday evening Bonus Event. Click Here for More Info and to Enter
Read moreThe early bird rate for IHSGB Summer Festival and British Championships will finish on Sunday evening. This is also the latest date to submit you horse passport for checking and…
Read moreInformation on the catering arrangements for the IHSGB Summer Festival and BCs is now available. Sarah and Linnie have very kindly agreed to provide the catering for us again this…
Read morePhoto 📸 creds go to Mic Rushen for these beauties from our breeding and competition show at the end of April. Pop over to Facebook group Icelandic Horse Chat UK…
Read moreThe IHSGB Board has agreed to publish the results of the IHSGB Sport Group Survey that was conducted in 2022. Below is the report.
Read moreHere are the final results from the weekend! Please message directly if you would like your individual scores. Well done everyone! Source
Read moreAmman Valley Trotting Club Breeding Show and Competition! A huge success of a weekend, here’s a few photos. Many thanks to the Breeding Team for organising, Amman VTC for being…
Read moreIHSGB has been down to London today to meet with the Icelandic ambassador, Sturla Sigurjonsson. After a 630am start they arrived in London at the embassy of Iceland at noon.…
Read morePlease get your entries in urgently. Further details available on IHSGB Breeding and Competition webpage.
Read morePhotos please for our branded clothing competition prize from Tylers for best photo. Photo must be with your horse and logo clearly showing! Send to communications@ihsgb.co.uk Photos will be in…
Read moreZoom webinar changes to FEIF sport rules and regulations for 2023 (includes new bitting rules)Thursday 20th April 2023 at 20:00IHSGB members onlyPlease register with Fi at fi@oldhillsicelandics.co.ukLink to the webinar…
Read moreThe webinar is free of charge courtesy of the IHSGB, and consists of two parts: Part one is a short rundown of the facilities for the Breeding and Competition weekend…
Read morePlease send any articles for Sleipnir to Mic at newsletter@ihsgb.co.uk by 16th April 2023. Spring bumper addition will include the breeding show results plus much more!
Read moreClosing date for entries is 16th April 2023. Something for everyone. It’s NOT just a breeding Assessment!! Further information and entry form available at IHSGB Breeding and Competition webpage.
Read moreNew members only Leisure Awards programme is now available. Further details are available on the Leisure Awards page.
Read moreIHSGB Branded Clothing is now available from our partner, Tylers Horse and Country. Additional Items will be added shortly. So hold your horses if what you’re looking for isn’t up…
Read morePeter Heathcote, our IHSGB Ambassador, has had another very busy day showing off our amazing Icelandic horses and building connections. Today we welcomed Malgwyn Davies OBE CStJ, High Sheriff of Gwent…
Read moreDetails of the upcoming Breeding Show are available here. The event will take place at Amman Valley Trotting Track in Wales on the 29/30 April 2023. In addition to the…
Read moreAn IHSGB Education training weekend is planned for 23/24 September 2023 at Risca. Further details here
Read moreVenue: Netherton Equestrian Centre Bridge of Earn Perth. 26th -27th August 2023 Stabling and camping available at the venue, Local Hotel accommodation also available. To register interest please message Liz…
Read moreThe FEIF Conference in February has two important key themes on the agenda. We are already increasing our attention to horse welfare within the IHSGB, and the first meeting of…
Read moreSorry Orders now CLOSED. IHSGB CALENDARS 2023 ORDERS TAKEN NOW! Great stocking fillers… £10 Members £12.50 non members Payments in advance by PayPal to office@ihsgb.co.uk
Read moreDo want to have your own WC2023 poster to brighten up your stable, office, bedroom, toilet or to give as a gentle reminder for someone to buy their tickets? We…
Read moreHere is a short video of the Young Horse Assessment 2022. Ellen Brimble, IHSGB Breeding Leader, travelled around the UK with Elisabeth Jansen, a well-known Breeding Judge from Iceland, looking…
Read moreDo you have a question anything about Icelandic Horse training, shoeing care, World Fengur, breeding, young horses? (For example. I have very pacey tolt what can i do to improve…
Read moreThank you to everyone who attended the AGM yesterday, either virtually or in person. It was great to see you all, and have the opportunity to discuss our achievements this…
Read moreA Breed and Competition weekend will be held at Amman Valley Trotting Track. Keep you eyes open for further details.
Read moreLast day! Be quick! By this afternoon please! Register to attend the AGM! We’re wishing for rain on Saturday afternoon, so we are all happy to be indoors in the…
Read moreTO ALL OUR MEMBERS Well tomorrow is the day we, normally, have to say goodbye to some of you. Membership subs were due on the 1st August, we have reminded those who…
Read moreFollowing an article in Sleipnir and online in the Members’ Forum there appears to be enough demand to warrant a 2023 IHSGB calendar.
Read moreNominations for the IHSGB Board have now closed. Details of candidates for the various posts are now available on the website in the member’s area. Also available is an explanation…
Read moreIHSGB Sport Group has launched a short participation and feedback survey. Please give us your valuable ideas and feedback about Icelandic horse sport in the UK. The survey will remain open until…
Read moreThe IHSGB Autumn Show at Connegar Farm kindly hosted by Mike and Elizabeth Adams was great fun and a huge success. What is more, once again we have some newly…
Read moreThe Live part of the IHSGB Regional Sport Judges Exam will be taking place on the 8th/9th October 2022 at Connegar Farm, Dorset during the IHSGB Oval track Competition. Good…
Read moreReminder : Closing date this Sunday! Includes being a National Team Qualifier ! Entry form enclosed. https://ihsgb.co.uk/ihsgb-oval-track-competition-2022/ IHSGB Oval Track Competition 2022 Source
Read moreCalling for: Articles, news, photos, drawings. DEADLINE OCTOBER 15th! Sleipnir – IHSGB newsletter. If you have had a Bursary or Grant then remember to let other members and the Society…
Read moreCompetition at Pur Cheval in France 3rd June 2023
Read moreWith something for all IHSGB members to take part in, bookings now being taken. Read more on the 3 events here.
Read moreFollowing the publication of the updated national sport team selection criteria for 2023, we are delighted to announce that the IHSGB Oval Track Competition (October 8/9th 2022) will be designated…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the updated national sport team selection criteria for 2023 are now available on the IHSGB website here . The main change is that we…
Read moreCongratulations to Rowena Gordon and Barry Laker who performed at the All Steps formation riding event The Grange Equestrian Centre, Devon. The Duo showcased the Icelandic Horse at the large…
Read moreIHSGB education course with Baldvin Ari at Risca, Wales. September 2022. There are some spare places on this course, please get in touch if you’d like to take part on…
Read moreIcelandic Horse Sport : Congratulations to Mike, Jemimah and Nadine competing at MEM2022 in Germany! Overall they brought TeamGB home in 6th place 👏👏👏 British Equestrian Source
Read moreCongratulations TeamGB on their 6th position with only 3 Riders against the mighty European teams competing in The Icelandic Horse Middle European Championships in Germany. On the Scorecards: Mike Adams…
Read moreOn-line entries are now being taken for the IHSGB Oval Track Competition to be held on 8th and 9th October 2002 at Connegar Farm, Dorset. The entry form is available…
Read moreOn 8th -9th October the IHSGB is running a small 2 day oval track competition at Connegar Farm by kind invitation of Mike & Elizabeth Adams. Qualification rounds only on…
Read moreBecca Hughes has decided to stand down as Sport Trustee, as she has recently secured a new job and needs to focus on this and her associated studies. Becca has…
Read morePhew! Documents in place, and now out of Calais and onto MEM! Source
Read more🇩🇪🇩🇪🐴🇮🇸🇮🇸IHSGB wish safe and easy travel to the Mid European Championships 2022 (MEM) for Team GB who will set sail on Monday for Europe, not as easy as before, due…
Read moreOur latest members newsletter, Sleipnir, is landing with IHSGB members over the next few days. If you haven’t received your copy by Wednesday please let membership@ihsgb.do.uk know 🙂 Thank you…
Read moreUrgent notice from the breeding team! As many of you know, there are plans to run a full FIZO breeding assessment in 2023. The breeding team want to know if…
Read moreFirst demo completed. Great reaction from the spectators. Source
Read moreResults of the British Championships & Summer Show are on the Website 😊 https://ihsgb.co.uk/competing/results/Results of the British Championships & Summer Show are on the Website 😊 https://ihsgb.co.uk/competing/results/ Source
Read moreThank you to all who came and rode or spectated at the British Championships & Summer Show last weekend. We hope you all had a fantastic time! A big thank…
Read moreIHSGB is pleased to announce the creation of The IHSGB Training Bursary.
Read moreHuge thanks to Lu and Ian in the secretariat keeping the show moving Source
Read moreEarly morning at the Summer Show/British Championships at Aston le Walls Equestrian Centre. Peaceful horses waiting for breakfast as they sense the beginnings of movement in the tents and vans.…
Read moreIn Progress….Making a Big Horse Arena into an Icelandic Horse Oval Track for the IHSGB British Championships and Summer Show 💪💪 Thank you to all who make this happen 🥰🥰…
Read moreThe calm before the storm. The set-up team and catering team have arrived at Aston-le-walls 😁 and it’s a beautiful evening for putting up the oval track. Thank you to…
Read moreCongratulations to IHSGB member Torben! It’s been a long time in the making but the beta testing version of TöltSense is now released for you to try. Thanks to a…
Read moreProvisional Competition Schedule and Starting Lists have been published at the IceTestNG website and in the IceTestNG app.
Read moreIHSGB Education welcomes you to a course with Baldvin Ari, which is being held at Risca, Wales by kind invitation of Peter Heathcote. Places will be limited to 10 people.…
Read moreFor the virtual meeting next week, invites will be emailed to those who have completed entry/attendance forms. Planning on attending the IHSGB British Championships & Summer Show as a Spectator?…
Read moreA week today we will have our 2nd Virtual Meeting for anyone attending the IHSGB British Championships & Summer Show! Organisation is in full swing! We know you have lots…
Read moreCatering by: Sarah and Jan We will be catering for the following meals: Friday evening meal Saturday breakfast lunch and evening meal Sunday breakfast and lunch
Read moreLast call for entries !! Enter now!! Thinking you’re not sure? Then please do enter…so many helpful people…just let them know that you are not so sure. We have all…
Read moreBC & SS Catering – The catering package will be available to book very soon. Our wonderful catering team Jan & Sarah are just awaiting the final costing of supplies.…
Read moreThe closing date for entries for this year’s IHSGB Summer Festival and British Championships is 12th June 2022. Please get your entries in asap. Full details are available here.
Read moreThe catering package is currently being finalised, and will be available to book from in the next few days. Our wonderful catering team Jan & Sarah are just sorting out…
Read more🌟🇬🇧🏆🐴 Volunteer Opportunities at the British Championships & Summer Show ➡️ Judges’ Writers – We will need people to write for the judges, this includes writing down the marks and…
Read moreExciting new research into Icelandic gaits paves the way for a riding app that can recognise all five Icelandic gaits with up to 98% accuracy. TöltSense founder, and IHSGB member,…
Read moreMay 1st, we celebrate the international day of the Icelandic horse! 🐴 On this day we want encourage all of you to spend time with our beloved horses out in…
Read moreYour IHSGB Newsletter, Sleipnir, should have landed in your Post Box or inbox by now Another Bumper Edition. With huge thanks to our Guest Editor Rebekah Spowage, you did an…
Read moreIt’s a long weekend here in the UK and so a busy one. We have IHSGB Trustees over at the FEIF Conference in Oslo and it’s also Day of the…
Read moreMay 1st Day of the Icelandic Horse – We welcome everyone of our members and followers to send us your Icelandic Horse photos and add your location. They don’t need…
Read moreRegional Sport Judge training 2022. An optional Phase 3 of the regional judge training on Zoom will be offered to IHSGB members who have participated in both Phase one and…
Read moreA good write up of understanding the Icelandic Horse 🇮🇸🐴🕵️♀️ https://www.flyplay.com/blog/the-icelandic-horse The Icelandic Horse | Blog | PLAY airlines Source
Read moreEntries are now open for this year’s IHSGB Summer Show and British Championships.
Read moreThe IHSGB Breeding team needs your input for our next event. Which of the following options is your favourite??? Let us know, so that we can start planning..: Option 1…
Read moreFree for IHSGB members 👌👌 https://fb.me/e/32NqkQhp6 Source
Read moreMarch approaches with light nights coming! But what of February? A perfect time to write your Sleipnir article! Contributions can be emailed to our Spring Guest Editor, Rebekah Spowage at…
Read morePlease see below the dates for The Showing Council Winter Webinar Series, Invitations to register will be sent nearer the time:
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Ocean Blue Equine is now offering The Catago Icelandic Collection in the UK. IHSGB members can benefit from a member’s discount too. Pop over…
Read moreCalling for written articles, reviews, stories, reports, photos and adverts to share with your fellow IHSGB members.
Read morePhase Two of the IHSGB Sport Judge Training will start Wednesday 2nd February at 8pm. Phase Two consists of eight sessions in which participants will consolidate what they learned in…
Read more🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸 To all our IHSGB members and friends, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sharing Tölting Adventures with you in 2022 🎄🎄🎄 Source
Read moreA request for Icelandic Horse owners to complete a survey for final year thesis of veterinary school on “treatments of osteoarthritis in Icelandic horses”
Read moreScottish Event – Open to all – August 27th/28th 2022 – Netherton Equestrian Centre Bridge of Earn Perth. Tolt and 4 gait classes. Ease access from north and south.
Read moreThe Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain – IHSGB is aware of the concerns raised by members and supporters about the treatment of mares and foals in Iceland and welcomes…
Read moreThe meeting links have been sent, please check your inbox/spam. And if you haven’t received, please be in touch with breeding@ihsgb.co.uk so that we can resend the invite.
Read moreIHSGB Sport announced at the AGM that a Spring motivator is in the making. More details to follow.
Read morePlease email newsletter@ihsgb.co.uk with your news, views and photos by Monday 22nd for this coming edition of your IHSGB members Newsletter.
Read moreWe have added a new page to the website where we will advertise some of the Volunteers Opportunities for members to get more involved with the society.
Read moreThe IHSGB Annual report and Annual Accounts from 2020-2021 are available
Read moreIHSGB Honorary Membership renewed to the Ambassador for Iceland and Successors From the Icelandic Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Sturla Sigurjónsson to the IHSGB Board and members, “The Icelandic horse is…
Read moreMonday 8th November by 6pm – Reminder for AGM attendance -Physical or Virtual
Read moreSend in the distance you rode your horse(s) to enter the IHSGB Distance Award. To balance the different circumstances of our IHSGB members please enter 1 of the 2 categories:…
Read moreThe aim of the IHSGB Youth Awards is to recognise and encourage youth members who participate in Icelandic Horse related events and activities, and their achievements. As well as helping…
Read moreWho can enter? Everyone! The Icelandic Horse Challenge Cup (IHCC) is a joint initiative between leisure, education and sport. The IHCC exists to recognise and encourage members who participate in…
Read more“Meet the foals 2021” IHSGB webinar. On the 23rd November 2021 via Zoom at 7.30pm. With Dísa Reynisdóttir. Free of charge for all participants and spectators. Full details provided at Meet the…
Read moreIHSGB 2021 AGM BRIEF At the AGM the following Resolutions will be proposed: THAT the meeting elects a Member to the role of Chair THAT the meeting elects a Member…
Read moreDeadline is 6pm Friday October 29th for your candidate nominations please. Check your AGM pack on how to submit.
Read moreMember AGM Actions by a certain date – please make a note of them for those who want to nominate, be nominated, and attend both physically and virtually. All answers…
Read moreDear Members, your physical copy of the AGM Report and Papers should have arrived with you. If you haven’t received yours, please forward your Name, Postal Address and email to…
Read moreThe Society of Master Saddlers – IHSGB members discount offer – November 6th FIT FOR WELFARE Virtual Event – book your ticket now! • Covering horse FITness, saddlery FIT and…
Read moreAction Notes for the Area Rep Meeting on 27 September 2021 are now available in the Members’ Area.
Read moreAll old items have been removed from this page. If you still have your item for sale please resubmit it to webmaster@ihsgb.co.uk, with full details and your membership status. A…
Read moreFEIF is looking for interested and active young people, 20-26 years old, to join the FEIF Committees of Sport and Breeding Read more about the role and dates here: https://www.feif.org/2021/10/12/young-committee-members-2/
Read moreWHAT? The topic will be „Digital networking in the equine sector – Stay connected through current creation tools. This event will give you some inspiration on how to present yourself online…
Read moreOur very own Fleygur, a UK bred Icelandic horse, is now making hoof prints across the Globe with his new book, Little Viking Horse. Published on 5th October, the novel…
Read moreThe Action Notes for the Meeting (15 August 2021) to discuss IHSGB proposals for organising Area Representatives are now available in the Members’ Area.
Read moreDon’t miss the deadline October 3, 2021 to send in your photos for the Photo Competition 2021 – showing the bond between Icelandic horses and people, following the motto “People…
Read moreIHSGB are pleased to promote a new book: Little Viking Horse “It’s got that Black Beauty feel…” Penny Thomas, Firefly Press Little Viking Horse explores the special bond between…
Read moreCongratulations to our lucky winner, and Thank you for supporting the IHSGB through the Weather lottery Join in and you could also be in with a chance of winning £25,000…
Read moreSend your Article, and photos by attachment please, to our Guest Editor Lauren on newsletter@ihsgb.co.uk By 14th August (this Saturday)!
Read moreLeisure Riders this is a great opportunity! There are a number of members who have been part of the FEIF virtual rides, clocking up miles and making friends across FEIF…
Read moreJoin TeamGB at HestFest where our aim is to encourage those joining to think about trying something new with your Icelandic Horse. Our HestFest Team members will look forward to…
Read moreWe’re looking for members across the UK to represent TeamGB at HestFest! What can you contribute with? It’s a 15 minute online live presentation of what activities you do with…
Read moreWelcome to Lauren Doughton who will be Sleipnir’s first IHSGB Guest Editor, with the support of our Shetland IHSGB members who have Icelandic Horses at our furthest north GB location.…
Read moreIHSGB members are contributing to HestFest, a FEIF Summer initiative bringing together our global FEIF memberships online over a period of a month. Officially starting on July 10th, there is an amazing programme…
Read moreThe results for this year’s Summer Festival and British Championships are available here.
Read moreFollowing the success of the 2021 venue, and member feedback we will be returning to Aston le Walls. British Championships and Summer Festival will be at Aston le Walls, near…
Read moreAlthough British travellers still remain restricted in where they can go on holiday, Iceland is one of the few places which stands accessible and as fascinating to tourists as ever.…
Read moreHere are the results for the Winter Tolt Online Series that ran 2020-21. We had an incredible 60 entries, with really excellent performances. Well done to everyone that participated and…
Read moreWe are now taking entries for this year’s Summer Festival. See here for full details.
Read moreWhat one word would you use to complete this sentence? “The Icelandic Horse is….” To celebrate the Day of the Icelandic Horse we are asking IHSGB members, and all new…
Read moreA fantastic response with many incoming photos, closing date this Sunday (11th April) 7pm to capture any member who hasn’t entered a photo previously to help ensure we encourage all.…
Read moreExciting News! Matt has been a regular sponsor to IHSGB members. Here is his latest pairing for members to take advantage of, worth a £100. For reviews, either see his…
Read moreFIZO assessment postponed to May 2022 but a series of 3 webinars will be organised for 2021 which will serve very well as preparation for next year’s FIZO.
Read moreWe are delighted to inform you that the FEI – Fédération Équestre Internationale and FEIF signed the Official Mutual Recognition document. We are very honoured by this step and consider…
Read moreThe IHSGB Breeding team are looking for interest from members for the next breeding show. Location will be closest to the most participants to minimise horse travel. We are looking…
Read moreWe are in preparation stages. Our flag for the World Championships is waiting to be unfurled, as are our prospective Riders, Horses, Team Members and Supporters. https://www.feif.org/2021/03/22/16-countries-registered/
Read moreIHSGB Online Show – Icelandic Horse. Now open for Member entries. 8 fun categories, Rosettes to 3rd place. Closing date 4th April. Read more over on the IHSGB Facebook Member’s…
Read moreThe British Equine Veterinary Association have issued the attached advice to its members regarding an outbreak of EHV-1 neurological disease following an equine event in Valencia Spain, with horses returning…
Read moreFollowing the success of the Sport judge training programme in 2019 & 2020, the IHSGB plans to start a new Sport Judge Training Programme with Fi Pugh during 2021 and…
Read more2020 has been a time of extremes. Times of despair, frustration and disappointment living side by side with times of pride, heroism and hope. Times of deep grief and separation…
Read moreChristmas 2020 will be different for all of us, that said I would like to take this opportunity to wish you as merry a Christmas as possible and pass on…
Read moreAt the AGM, we said that we would learn from our experience this year to ensure that we offer a “safe” Summer Show to as many members as possible. We…
Read moreAnnouncement 15th December 2020: The Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain are pleased to receive confirmation from DEFRA (See here) that we have been listed as a 3rd Country breeding body…
Read moreWe at the IHSGB are pleased to invite you to join in this special Winter IHSGB competition. Prizes for the winners sponsored by NAF, Klottra Design, Hrimnir, Eques and Topreiter!!!…
Read moreThe IHSGB Breeding team are looking for interest from members for the next breeding show. Location will be closest to the most participants to minimise horse travel. We are looking…
Read moreThe winners and places were announced at the recent IHSGB Annual AGM. To balance the different circumstances of our IHSGB members during lockdown, we included additional ways to join in.…
Read moreCongratulations to all who entered the Icelandic Horse Challenge Cup 2020! Keeping our energy up during COVID has been hard on everyone, but it’s inspiring to see those who joined…
Read moreThe Annual Report and Accounts for our last financial year are now available here. Enjoy!
Read moreNominations for the IHSGB Board have now closed. Full details are now available in the members area, our members Facebook group and via eBulletin updates. We hope you will be…
Read moreWe head towards the IHSGB Annual General Meeting, Saturday 14th November at 13.15 hours by virtual means. We will advise at a later date how you can register to join.…
Read moreThe Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain (IHSGB) is pleased to announce four newly qualified Regional Sport Judges. This is the first time the IHSGB has been able to run a long…
Read moreWow! The 2020 Foal Webinar was a great success with 15 Foals and 39 participants joining online. With great thanks to Herdis Reynisdóttir (Disa) for sharing her knowledge about the…
Read moreWe are excited to announce that the IHSGB Summer Festival was reported by Isibless! See below for the full Isibless article. With thanks to Isibless for their time and profiling…
Read moreAfter a fantastic Summer Festival weekend at Aston le Walls, you can find the full results list here!
Read moreThe IHSGB Summer Festival of the Icelandic Horse draws near. We welcome everyone who is an enthusiast of the Breed. Note to all who wish to attend in any role:…
Read moreThe Icelandic Horse Society GB is truly saddened of the deaths of Nick Foot and Judith Darmady. In the past Judith was our Breeding Leader and our members have expressed…
Read moreThe Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain and it’s members extend an open invitation to come join the fun and virtually meet fellow Icelandic horse enthusiasts – this Thursday, 16th…
Read moreWhen: every Wednesday at 8pm, starting on April 15th Where: Online Hosted by: Fi Pugh Starting Wednesday 15th April at 8pm the IHSGB is offering a third series weekly judge…
Read moreDear All, Due to the unprecedented circumstances we all face, the board have decided to issue the latest version of Sleipnir in an electronic format only and available to all.…
Read moreIt has been a difficult few weeks for many of us thanks to the impact of Covid 19 restrictions on our lives and also led to the cancelation of non-virtual…
Read moreAn invitation to come join the fun online and virtually meet fellow Icelandic horse enthusiasts. Our online hosts will be there to help the conversation flow, or you can just…
Read moreThe IHSGB are members of The Showing Council, who are affiliated to the British Equine Federation. They have requested we release the following statement to help support all equine communities:…
Read moreWhen: 9th April 7:30pm Where: Online Hosted by: Mic Rushen With differing degrees of sweet itch reactions, horse personalities, the environment within which you keep your horse and your local…
Read moreAs a board we are discussing ways we may be able to help owners of Icelandic horses in the UK, for both members and non members alike, during this difficult…
Read moreDue to the evolving coronavirus situation we sadly have to postpone the show, thank you to all those who registered or offered to help. We were excited at bringing together…
Read moreConnegar Farm Dorset April 25th-26th 2020 Breeding show additional info 2020 FIZO 2020 entry form Invitation letter 2020 Come join us at the IHSGB Breeding Show; open to all as…
Read moreLeisure is pleased to announce the launch of a new photo competition! Theme – The Spirit of the Icelandic Horse Deadline – 31st March 2020 In honour of the Day…
Read moreOur very own Sleipnir editor, Catherine Holland, was featured in FEIF news. To follow updates on the book or the Little Viking Horse himself, visit his Facebook page.
Read moreThe FEIF YouthCup 2020 will take place 18-26 July, in Vilhelmsborg, Denmark. It’s a week-long international event for riders aged 14-17 years, and consists of 3 days intensive training, followed…
Read moreHead over to the members page to read your latest Sleipnir! This edition is packed full of a variety of articles and information, not to be missed!
Read moreT’was the night before Christmas when all over the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In the…
Read moreAs announced at the IHSGB AGM; we’re holding an official breeding assessment in 2020! When: Late April or early May Where: TBC, but we’ll agree a location that works best…
Read moreThanks to everybody who attended our AGM yesterday and extra thanks to The Horses Trust for hosting us. We’ve just updated our trustees page with the changes from the nominations…
Read moreThe Agenda and Trustee role nominations for our upcoming AGM are now available in the members area, and general information about our AGM are on the AGM page. If you’re…
Read moreOur website has been updated with all the latest info our 2019 AGM happening next month! See the link below for more details: https://ihsgb.co.uk/the-society/agm/
Read moreHere you can listen to our silver medalist IHSGB members who rode at the World Championships. Hear more about their thoughts during the WCs, their insights to the future, how…
Read moreTeam GB had their most successful World Championships to date! When returning from Oirschot 2017 with a Gold and Bronze medal, the Sport Group of IHSGB had to decide how…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce to you the team to selected represent IHSGB at World Championships 2019! Young Riders: Aidan Carson and Svenja Rumpf Senior Team: Charlotte Cook, Jemimah Adams,…
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce that Mandy and Smari Slater will be joining Richard Gledhill, Linda Rivad, Katherine Heathcote and our chairperson, Pete Heathcote at the Machen show along with Mic…
Read moreThe Sport team to represent IHSGB at the World Championships 2019 will be announced next week. We’re looking forward to knowing who we’ll be supporting on the oval and pace…
Read moreOn behalf of the IHSGB sport group, we would like to thank every single person who contributed to a great weekend at the Summer Festival and British Championships. New memories…
Read moreFor a chance to win the Roger Bax memorial trophy read on for more details about the track and trail class! The course outline is provided as a guide and…
Read moreAs part of the Breeding team activities we have introduced two new classes to the Summer Festival (entries close 3rd June). Futurity Gait and Futurity Tölt. A unique feature of…
Read moreIntroducing you to the face behind the Icelandic horse laminitis questionnaire; Ruth Morgan. Ruth approached the IHSGB after our members had booked us in at Dick Vet for the IHSGB…
Read moreEntry to the British Championships & Summer Festival 2019 is now open! Click the links below to get more info enter or follow the event on Facebook. Entry & more info Catering Follow…
Read moreWe have fantastic news! Becca, our new Youth Trustee, has negotiated not one but two extra places for FEIF Youth Camp. Becca has discussed with IHSGB Country Leader Liz who…
Read moreLast weekend, the first of the IHSGB Education Initiative 2019 courses was held at Connegar Farm, Dorset, with Freija Thye from Denmark. The weekend was hugely successful and the participants…
Read moreThe IHSGB is aware of the current ongoing Equine Influenza outbreak in the UK. This is a fluid situation that is constantly evolving, so we advise you to visit the…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce the release of the National Sport Team Selection rules for 2019 by the Sport Group. You can find the full document here. For all queries,…
Read moreThe Tolt Online competition is LIVE! All your entries to ToL in any class will be added toward the competition and the highest scoring rider will be announced at the…
Read moreWe’re down to the last few days now, but for the some of us there are a few daylight hours left to rack up more miles! If you’ve been diligently…
Read moreOn Saturday 17th November 2018 the IHSGB AGM will be at the: The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce the details for the Helmut Bramesfield course on 8-9th December. Course location: The course will take place in the Bristol area. We have 2 options…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that we have nominations for two of the Trustee posts that need to be filled at the next AGM. These are: Chairman – Peter Heathcote…
Read moreWe are fast approaching the AGM of the IHSGB, to be held at the Dick Vet Equine Hospital, Edinburgh on November 17th, 2018. Please find below the calling notices and…
Read morePlease find the revised timetable here! See you there!
Read moreThe Distance Award has been relaunched for 2018! You can find all the information you need on the dedicated Distance Award page (under Leisure) here!
Read moreThe provisional timetable for IHSGB Summer Festival and British Championships is now available here! We can still take late entries but PLEASE NOTE – the timetable is provisional at this…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce IHSGB information for 2018 FEIF Youth Cup. Crissie will represent Great Britain at the FEIF Youth Cup this year to be held in Sweden, 28th…
Read moreIHSGB SUMMER FESTIVAL and BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS, 15th – 17th June 2018 West Tarf, West Linton, Scotland By kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Aitken www.ihsgb.co.uk Organised by: sportgroup@ihsgb.co.uk Before entries open…
Read moreWelcome to the new look Tolt Online! It is now live and can be found here. It’s available to everyone at every level and we look forward to receiving your…
Read moreThank you to those who have applied to join the Sport Squad 2018. Applications for this year are now closed. We have had a very positive response and will take…
Read moreHaving read the Sleipner article on the Sports Squad, or seeing the IHSGB Official Facebook Page Event, we have had a number of questions asked. Here’s a guide to…
Read moreIHSGB SUMMER FESTIVAL and BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 15th – 17th June 2018. West Tarf, West Linton, Scotland By kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Aitken www.ihsgb.co.uk Organised by: sportgroup@ihsgb.co.uk …
Read moreCollectively, the Sport Squad – to encourage performance, skill and understanding to attain high level sport performance at A, B and C sport. Squad (noun) – A small group of…
Read moreDon’t forget the AGM of your Society is fast approaching on the 18th November 2017! This is your chance to have your say about the running of the society, what…
Read moreInvitations to participate are now open for consideration of any young rider in IHSGB aged 14-17 years (born between 2001 and 2004). FEIF International Youth Cup brings young riders together…
Read moreDear IHSGB Members, On behalf of the Trustees, I am pleased to give notice of our 2017 AGM and invite you to attend the proceedings, which this year will be…
Read moreThe IHSGB would like to welcome you to the Annual General Meeting on 18th November 2017! Venue: Callow End village hall. WR2 4TA. Start AGM: 13:00 In addition to the…
Read moreAre you aged 18-26? Do you want to be part of a series of seminars focusing on ‘connections’ with lectures from special guests? FEIF Youthwork presents the launch of the…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce the Entry Form for the Seminar and Gæðingakeppni weekend on 7-8th October 2017 is now available! For more information please visit the dedicated Gæðingakeppni page…
Read more“The Little Team That Keeps on Growing” Great Britain was represented at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses in Oirschot, The Netherlands from 7th – 13th August 2017, by a…
Read morePlease show your support to our Sport Team going to the World Championships 2017 in Holland!
Read moreOn behalf of IHSGB Sport Squad: Selection for representation of the IHSGB at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses 2017 has been completed and we are delighted to announce our…
Read moreHere is the provisional timetable for the Summer Festival and British Championships 2017: Timetable-BC2017 Please note, timings are subject to change, please check before your class!
Read morePlease click here for information regarding the Track and Trail class at the Summer Festival and British Championships 2017! Sounds like it will be lots of fun!!! Please note: The Online entry…
Read moreThe final deadline for all changes to entries to the Summer Festival and British Championships 2017 is coming up fast on the 14th June – so get your entries in…
Read moreWe have just had some very exciting news from Sandy Carson, who is currently working in Iceland and whom has just fulfilled one of his personal ambitions and has been accepted…
Read moreThe Summer Festival and British Championships 2017 are officially open for entries!!! See here for all information, forms for postal entries and new for 2017; online entries! Let’s get the…
Read moreAre you hoping to plan an event this year?! Would you like help from the Sport Group with organising your event?! Feel free to contact the sport group at sportgroup@ihsgb.co.uk…
Read moreIf you are an Area Rep or Member wishing to organise or run your own event, please don’t forget you can apply for a grant from the IHSGB to help towards any…
Read moreIt’s on the way!!!! THE 2017 IHSGB SUMMER SHOW This is the Icelandic Horse event that you won’t want to miss. It’s going to be held at Ann & David’s…
Read moreFEIF Youth Camp 2017 – Belgium, 11th – 18th July. If you are aged between 13 – 17 years of age and an IHSGB member, then you can apply to…
Read moreThe ‘Kramer Equestrian’ supportership for IHSGB members is now active! Enjoy! Please contact communications@ihsgb.co.uk with any questions.
Read moreHappy New Year!!! The results are in for the GB Ranking 2016 and we have some new leaders! This is a compiled list of results of IHSGB members from events that have taken place…
Read morePlease note that if you want to be part of the group from which the GB team will be selected, you need to inform the sport leader, Mike Adams, at…
Read moreHere is the HestFest 2016 video, a wonderful collection of memories from Icelandic Horse events UK wide. Thank you to all who took part, shared their photo’s and video’s and to…
Read morePlease don’t forget the AGM on the 12th November! If you are not able to join us in person, please send in your proxy votes – your opinion matters! The…
Read moreBy now, members should have received their AGM calling notices and Annual Summary. All documents are available under the members section found here, should you need them! Please return your…
Read moreFor those of you thinking of joining us to watch the GK and breeding show this weekend, here is an update regarding the plan for the weekend – The deadline…
Read moreThe IHSGB AGM will take place on Saturday 12th November, starting at 13.00hrs. The venue is https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Farm/Glenda-Spooner-Farm and there is the opportunity to look round the farm etc (as per…
Read moreThe breeding team is pleased to invite you to a weekend packed with activities that will offer something to riders and spectators alike. You can find all the relevant information and…
Read moreThe Mid European Championships are finished and riders and horses have gotten back into their routines at home. The MEM 2016 was held in Saarwellingen, Germany and was one of the most…
Read moreOur youth have been at the FEIF Youth Cup for a few days now and here are their updates on their activities so far: Day one of training at Youth…
Read moreEuromót will take place in Herning, Denmark in the beginning of September. Euromót is an event with a mission to develop Gædingakeppni in Europe like we see it done in…
Read moreThis year, the British Championships were run as a world ranking event and there were two opportunities for riders to ride for the 5 judges in preliminary rounds on both the…
Read moreThe live broadcast from Landsmot will start at 9:00 AM Monday 27/06/16. We will broadcast from both the Breeding track and the Main track, so you can watch both! On…
Read moreOn behalf of the Youth section of the IHSGB, we would like to say a big Thank You to members, friends and supporters who donated so generously at the British Championships…
Read moreThe timetable for the British Championships 2016 can be found here. The track and trail will start on the oval track, where riders will do the gait part of the…
Read moreThe Nordic Championships 2016 are taking place at the Biri Racecourse in August 2016 , a mere 15 minutes from the historical Olympic city of Lillehammer. The organizing committee is dedicated…
Read moreDo you have a special talent you can show off at the British Championships?! On Saturday night of the British Championships, the Youth of the IHSGB are holding ‘IHSGB’s got…
Read moreAs the countdown is on to FEIF Youth Cup 2016 in the Netherlands – IHSGB are hopeful to send a strong team of youngsters to the Cup! We have had…
Read moreAll information regarding the British Championships 2016 can be found under the Sport tab… General Information about the classes, rules and other topics are available as well as the entry…
Read moreThe 1st May was the International day of the Icelandic Horse and in celebration, the first event for the marketing project Horses of Iceland took place this weekend in Iceland. See…
Read moreLast month, Sandy Carson attended the FEIF seminar for young breeding trainers which was held in Iceland. You can read all about it here!
Read moreDo you want to compete in tolt or four gait competition but don’t feel ready to hit the oval track?! Could you be the next rider to beat the current…
Read moreHestFest News – these nice t-shirts with the HestFest logo are now for sale from here: https://feifevents.weebly.com/hestfest-goodies.html The shirts are made to order, so order in plenty of time for the…
Read morePlease find the entry form for the Easter Activity weekend here!
Read moreThis year is an important year for the IHSGB – the 30th year!!! To celebrate this milestone, the society would like to make it memorable by linking the whole of…
Read moreThe FEIF Youth Cup 2016 takes place at Exloo, The Netherlands on 23 – 31 July 2016, and is open to youth riders ages 13-17 – are you a youth rider interested…
Read moreThis is a fantastic opportunity for all those budding breeding horse trainers – The 6th FEIF Seminar for Breeding Horse Trainers with focus on training and presentation of breeding horses…
Read moreWe are looking for Area Reps to cover some areas of the UK to be a contact point for the IHSGB – do you think you would like to be…
Read moreOver Christmas 2015, £250 was raised for the IHSGB from selling Christmas trees made out of old horse shoes!!! Thank you very much to Andrew Nickalls for his fund raising efforts.
Read moreThe aim of this programme is to give any level of rider who enjoys Sport Riding an opportunity to develop themselves and their horses. It includes assessments of the rider…
Read moreHappy New Year!!! As part of the sport rider development incentive, we are able to announce the results of the GB Ranking 2015 and there are some new leaders!! This is a compiled list of results…
Read moreFollowing the AGM – Don’t forget that the full 2014-15 Annual Report & Final Accounts are available here for your perusal!!
Read moreWould you like to go to Landsmot next year?! A travel company is especially organising a trip to Iceland to include Landsmot 2016, see https://www.equitours.se/en-us/Tours/landsmot-2016-iceland for more details!
Read moreWe have had two nominees for vacant trustee posts as of the AGM. These are for Chairman – Dave Savage, and the post of Breeding Leader – Ellen Brimble. We…
Read moreIt is the time of the year for the AGM of your society! The AGM will take place at 13:00hrs on Saturday November 14th 2015 and we’d love for as…
Read moreThe aim of this programme is to give riders who enjoy Sport Riding an opportunity to develop themselves and their horses. It includes assessments of the rider and their horse…
Read moreDon’t forget the Young Horse Assessment and Gæðingakeppni weekend in Dorset on the 24-25th October! Click here for the provisional timetable of events over the weekend, whether you are taking part, showing, riding…
Read moreThe Young horse assessment and Gaedingakeppni is fast approaching so get your entries in soon! See here for more information!!
Read moreThe World Championships were held in Herning at the beginning of August and all our GB Team riders are now home again after a good week at the competition! We congratulate the…
Read moreDon’t forget the IHSGB Summer Camp this year by kind invitation of Midfield Farm! Please see here for more information – EVERYONE is invited!!
Read moreThere’s no need to wait until the next British Championships – get competing from home, with a range of tests to suit all levels with marks and feedback from trained…
Read moreOver the last few months, British Riders have been taking part in the Isicup series of competitions in Europe – the final ranking results of the top three riders in…
Read moreUPDATED 11th JUNE 2015 General information for competitors/visitors Please click here for information regarding the showground and the competition! Show timetable Please click here for the provisional timetable for the BCs –…
Read moreFor some information for anyone wanting to know more about Icelandic Horse Sport and the British Championships 2015, please click here!
Read moreRecently, a group of riders from Great Britain travelled to Holland with their horses to compete at Exloo Internationaal 2015 which was also a qualifying competition for the Dutch Team. There were many good…
Read moreThe British Championships and Festival 2015 information has been updated – please go to the BC 2015 dedicated page here for the entry forms in different formats, to pay for your…
Read moreThe tolt training test monthly scoreboard has been updated, scores are on the up and Maike and Oskar are still in the lead but we have some contenders for that top…
Read moreWe are delighted that ‘Massage for Mobility’ will be sponsoring the Track & Trail class at this years Championships! The lucky winner of this class will receive a massage for…
Read moreOver the last month, British riders have been competing in Europe at the ‘Isicup’ series in Sweden and Denmark. These are world ranking competitions where you can find many top…
Read morePlease click here if you are interested in promoting your products/services etc. at the 2015 British Championships & Summer Festival – We are happy to discuss a sponsor package to suit you.
Read moreAre you a youth rider who would like to go the FEIF youth camp this year?! Click here to read all about it and for more information! Contact the Youth…
Read moreThe GB Ranking has been updated!! There are new entries and new leaders – It’s getting exciting for 2015!!! Don’t forget that you need at least two results to stay…
Read moreThe Rider Development and Team Training weekend at Spalding was a great success, click here to read all about it!
Read moreAnother year, another event, now at an end for this year! Many thanks to all those who continue to contribute to the WTS – it is supposed to be a fun…
Read moreCongratulations to Fi Pugh who attended an official TiH seminar and passed an exam in Denmark last weekend, and is now a bona fide Tølt in Harmony instructor and judge!!…
Read moreCongratulations go to Charlotte Cook and her horse Sol fra Bakkeholm, who achieved the Bronze medal in the T2 at the World Toelt 2015 in Odense, Denmark this weekend. James Boas Faulkner also…
Read moreWe are proud to announce that the 2014 Toltonline winner is Dorothy and Jofur – Congratulations! Who will be 2015’s champion – could it be you ?? ENTRIES FOR ALL TESTS DUE…
Read moreTeam Training Event 28/29 March 2015 at Spalding (part of the Sport Rider Development Programme) This event will now be coached by Maaike Burggrafer and will start at 0900hrs on…
Read moreAs part of the new sport rider development incentive, there is now a compiled list of GB riders’ ranking results from all FIPO/WR and Non-FIPO competitions that have taken place in Great Britain.…
Read moreFor news direct from from the VM2015 office, please click here! This latest update includes information about the Icetølt Special in Frederikshavn, Denmark and entertainment at the VM2015!
Read moreCongratulations to Dorothy as the 2014 overall winner of both the TTT and Toltonline, also to Liz and Janice as runners up. Well done to everyone who took part and…
Read moreClick here for the first press of the year from the VM2015 Office, focussing on the long distance ride towards Herning, Denmark. This will be a joyful way for most of us to be…
Read morePlease click here for a release by the Sport group leader following the recent publication of proposed changes to the IHSGB Sport Team Selection Rules by the Sport Group (sport@ihsgb.co.uk).
Read moreWhat better way to experience the thrill of the World Championships for Icelandic Horses 2015 than to be there as a volunteer and see it all first-hand?! Are you…
Read moreCalling all Icey Riders! Icelandic horse riders from all over the world are invited to participate in this year’s virtual ride “From here to Herning”. The concept is simple: starting on…
Read moreWe are waiting to hear from you about your opinions and thoughts on the magazine of the IHSGB, Sleipnir!! We’d be delighted if you would answer our short questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HY5PV2K and we would…
Read moreThe next Team Training with Karen Rasmussen takes place at Connegar Farm, Dorset on 8/9th November. Click here for more information about the programme for the weekend. If you are interested…
Read moreDon’t forget to send your entries in for the FIZO breeding show and Gæðingakeppni – the deadline is approaching on the 14th Sep! Information and entry forms are available here.…
Read moreIn July, we asked you to send in your photo’s for the competition for the front page of the new IHSGB calendar – we had a really great response and…
Read moreCongratulations to Dorothy and Liz; the Toltonline scoreboard has been updated! The TOLT TRAINING TEST results have come in: Dorothy and Jorfur 5.4 Dorothy and Mey 5.3 Liz and Magnus 5.3 Janice and…
Read moreWell done to Charlotte Cook, who has won the gold in the 150m pace race at the MEM with her mare, Perla frá Skriðu. She did it with a personal best time…
Read moreSAVE THE DATE!! We are trying a different kind of event that may be new to some of you and would like lots of you to join in! On the weekend…
Read moreThe British Championships and Festival 2014 was a very fun event for all – watch this video for a ‘snapshot’ of the weekend!! Here’s to 2015! (With thanks to the Carson family…
Read moreCongratulations to Ann Savage and Audur fra Hotsmula 1, who have qualified for the Trophy Pet Foods Preliminary Championships to be held at Frys dressage on 20th July 2014. They…
Read moreThe deadline of the photo contest for the front page of the new calendar is fast approaching so get your snaps in to us! Email your Icey pics to calendar@ihsgb.co.uk by…
Read moreThank you all for your entries for the 2014 British Championships and Festival – it’s still not too late to enter!! There is something for everyone and we can’t wait…
Read moreThe TTT leaderboard has been updated – well done to Dorothy and Jorfur who have managed to hold on to the top position but there is not much in it…
Read moreWe are planning an IHSGB calendar for 2015 and there is a photo competition for the cover photo! You should be a member of the IHSGB and every member can send…
Read moreThere are a number of trophies that now need to be replaced for our annual Championships. If you are interested in donating a perpetual trophy to IHSGB, then we would love…
Read moreThe Handy Combination class at the IHSGB Festival will test the skill and co-operation of you and your horse – the perfect combination! There will be all types of elements…
Read moreThe FEIF Leisure riding committee has recently released a questionnaire for all Icelandic riders. The goal is to set up a quality assessment test for leisure horses. In order to…
Read moreThe UK’s first Tolt in Harmony took part today and was a resounding success! Read all about it here – big congratulations to Celia Carlyon-Smith who came first! To see video’s…
Read moreWell done to Dorothy and Jorfur who are the current leaders on the scoreboard of the new Tolt Training Test! Click here to see her video. If you ever fancied…
Read moreAs we near the competition season, both riders and judges are preparing! The new system of judging and the principles applied are significantly different so if you are hoping to…
Read morePlease click here for the official FEIF hoof study press release.
Read moreFEIF Youth Cup 2014 All riders that are aged 13 – 17 years old in 2014 and members of IHSGB – don’t forget that you are invited to register your…
Read moreCongratulations to Yvonne Archibald and Vartha who was the only Icelandic to take part in the final round of the Winter Dressage Series at Etal. They finished in 2nd place in the Intro…
Read moreThis is a reminder that Tolt Online season has started again, with a range of tests including the new Tolt Training Test (TTT), which, along with the other tests, give…
Read moreClick here for a very interesting article on the work Peter de Cosemo is doing in Iceland at the moment. Watch this space!
Read moreArion, Stormur, Hrímnir, Stjarna, Klerkur, Ketill, Álfhildur, Jarl, Vornótt og Krít. What more can we say? There will be fierce competition in the Champion League in Horse Sports today when…
Read moreSome horses from the UK who took part in European competitions in 2012 were part of this study and the owners were commended on the quality of shoeing. Here is…
Read moreDid anyone see the free stream from World Tolt today of participants trying out the horses and the track?! If not, you can still follow the action here… https://live.videotool.dk/worldtoelt For…
Read moreThis is a reminder that Tolt Online season has started again, with a range of tests including the new Tolt Training Test (TTT), which, along with the other tests, give…
Read moreFor the first time ever, Landsmot is offering volunteer opportunities for international helpers. They also have a facebook site and watch this space for a promotional video!
Read moreRide on an Icelandic Riding Tour, click here.
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Read moreIs 20th February!! Get your articles into Janice at janice@icelandichorses.co.uk.
Read moreThe distance totals for January have been posted – Together the riders have completed over 6700 km over these last soggy months, and some of the individual distances are pretty…
Read moreThe excitement grows as the Champion League in Horse Sports in Iceland continues tomorrow, 6th of February, with a competition in Gæðingar Dressage at 19:00 Icelandic time. We will be…
Read moreNew for 2014 – you can read all about what the Sports Group and Breeding Team has been discussing, planning and getting up to by checking out the ‘Just a…
Read moreTwo riders have jointly won the Pleasure ride Trophy of the Highland Branch of SERC (Scottish Endurance Riding Club). Liz Kraft and Nicola MacKenzie rode their UK bred Icelandics, Magnus of Camster (Liz)…
Read moreThe first round of the Winter Tölt Series at Etal got underway at the weekend, with a new format to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event – there was…
Read moreClick to see the advert for the Icelandic Champions League The Icelandic Champions League in Horse Sports started yesterday evening with a competition in Four Gait. The evening was a feast…
Read moreTime to blow away the cobwebs, ToltOnline announces the launch of the new Tolt Training Test. Aimed for all levels of rider, the test is designed so that it stays…
Read morehttps://www.steviepurvesphotography.co.uk/icelandic-horses-team-carson/
Read moreFollowing the AGM on 16 November, we have a lot of new trustees, and together we have a lot of new ideas. And one of those ideas is the not-so-secret…
Read moreJust to firm up on arrangements and timings for the AGM: Our AGM, IHSGB Ltd, 16th November 2013, is at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth Devon EX10 0NU Having talked with…
Read moreHi all; just a reminder about the AGM. Hope to see some of you there and, if you could let me know that would be great as need to book…
Read moreHi All – Further to my last message. Thank you for those members who have volunteered to take an integral part in the workings of our Society. We have received…
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