Founded in 1986, the IHSGB (Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain) exists to maintain the purity of the unique Icelandic horse, to promote interest in the breed, to protect the welfare of the breed, and to encourage Icelandic horse breeding and riding competitions.
The British Society is a full member of FEIF, the International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations, which has 20 members including Canada and the USA. The IHSGB is the only Icelandic horse association in Britain recognised by FEIF as representing the whole of the United Kingdom.
The IHSGB is a Passport Issuing Organisation, approved by Defra. We provide passports for pure-bred Icelandic horses – see the breeding & studbook section for more information. Please note – if a horse does not have a passport from the IHSGB or another FEIF organisation then it may not be a pure, registered Icelandic horse and will not be able to enter IHSGB events.
The IHSGB publishes a regular magazine, known as Sleipnir, with information about Icelandics at home and abroad. Sleipnir is sent out as a paper or PDF via email, and previous versions are available in the members area. Get in touch with communications@ihsgb.co.uk for the members area password.
National Championships are held every year, and every two years Britain sends a team to compete at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses.
IHSGB has members all over Great Britain and there are events over the country. Young members have their own events and can take part in international events organised by FEIF.
Our members are a friendly group, anyone with an interest in the unique Viking horse of Iceland is welcome. For more information on becoming part of the society visit join us or contact membership@ihsgb.co.uk.
Company Registration
Charity Registration
Our Terms of Reference
Studbook Rules
Our Policies
Please note that IHSGB has recently changed its registered address. The following policies will be updated to reflect this change in due course.
- IHSGB Ethical Sponsorship
- IHSGB Supplementary Rules for the Prudent Management of IHSGB Funds and Investments
- IHSGB Subsistence Claims Policy
- IHSGB Gifts and Legacies Policy
- IHSGB Reserves Policy
- IHSGB Governance and Health & Safety Policy
- IHSGB Equal Opportunities and Equality Policy
- IHSGB Records Management Policy
- IHSGB Safeguarding Policy
- IHSGB GDPR Privacy Policy
- IHSGB Volunteer Policy
- IHSGB Advertising Policy
- Social Media Policy
Our Annual Report & Accounts
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2013-2014
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2014-2015
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2015-2016
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2016-2017
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2017-2018
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2018-2019
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2019-2020
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2020-2021
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and accounts 2021-2022
- IHSGB Ltd annual report and annual accounts 2022-2023
- IHSGB Ltd Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024