Qualified trainers, instructors and industry professionals in the IHSGB

The IHSGB is committed to the development and education of its members in their knowledge and understanding of the Icelandic horse. The IHSGB is able to license Trainers/Instructors who have achieved FEIF Trainer/Instructor qualifications worldwide. For more information please see the trainer license page here.

Please note the IHSGB does not endorse any particular trainer. Enquiries about services, cost, insurance or any other questions should go direct to the individual using the contact details provided.

All trainers and instructors listed below are willing to travel.

Trainers/Instructors FEIF Level 1

IHSGB Licensed – Fi Pugh. Near Worcester

• Email address: fi@oldhillsicelandics.co.uk
• Website: www.oldhillsicelandics.co.uk
• Qualifications: B-instruktør (Denmark), FEIF level one.
  FEIF International Sport Judge
• Services provided:
  Horse training, Starting youngsters, Ground work, Riding instruction
• Certificates/Insurance held: Freelance Instructor Insurance. DBS certificate.

Melanie Stemper. Gloucester Area

• Email address: melanie.stemper@gmx.de
• Qualifications: FEIF level one (DE).
• Services provided:
• Insurance/Certificates:

Trainers/Instructors FEIF Level 3

Herdís Reynisdóttir, Ireland

• Tel No: +353-892227119
• Email address: info@disa-ihs.com
• Website: http://www.disa-ihs.com/ and www.hestakot.com. Facebook page: Hestakot Youtube: Hestakot
• Qualifications: Riding Instructor, Advanced horse trainer as well as young horse trainer, educated in Hólar University. FEIF level 3 instructor. International breeding judge (2001-2018), Sport and Gæðingkeppni Judge qualifications (not licenced currently). High school college teacher qualification from HA. BSc. In Agricultural science from LBHI. Member of FEIF Education Committee for many years. Member of LH Education Committee.
• Services provided: Teaching riding courses for all levels of riders. Teaching private lessons at Hestakot. Teaching breeding courses. Online and in person lectures eg biomechanics of horses, behavioural science of horses, SLO, research in various fields, learning behaviour, history of riding, history of Icelandic horses etc. Organize riding trips to Iceland.

Sandy Carson, Finland

• Email: sandy.carson@hotmail.co.uk
• Tel: +358406633599
• Qualifications: Graduate of Hólar University: B.S. Riding and riding instruction. FEIF level 3 instructor. Regional Sport judge Local Gæðingkeppni Judge
• Services provided: Teaching, riding courses with a focus on improving both horse and rider with methods inspired by natural horse behaviour, theory lectures.
• Willing to travel.

Young Horse Trainers (FT)

“Andrew (Frank) Carson. Scottish Borders

• Tel No: 07736596351
• Email address: hestamennskagb@gmail.com
• Qualifications: Certified FT (Icelandic trainer association) young horse trainer
• Services provided:
  Horse Training
  Young horse training
  Development of gaits

Smári Slater. Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth, Carmarthenshire

• Tel No: 01559 362266 / 07787 336135
• Email address: eddahestar@hotmail.com
• Qualifications: Certified FT (Icelandic trainer association) young horse trainer
• Services provided:
  Rider instruction
  Horse training
  Starting youngsters
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  Groundwork etc.

Other Trainers

Jemimah Adams. Dorset

• Email address: jemimaha@hotmail.com
• Website: www.connegarfarm.co.uk
• Qualifications: BHS Level 1, BHS Riding and Road Safety, trained to BHS Level 2. Magnus Skulason Icelandic Horse Academy. Regional Judge.
• Services provided: Rider Training, Horse Training, Young horse training, Development of gaits, ground work.
• Certificates/Insurance held: Freelance Instructor and Rider Insurance, Care and Custody, DBS certificate.

Mic Rushen, Wales

• Email address: Mic@solva-Icelandics.co.uk
• Website: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk
• Qualifications/Experience: Riding, training and breeding Icelandics in the UK and abroad. Regional Judge.
• Services provided: Confidence building for nervous riders, oval track technique, drill riding, have-a-go shows.
• Certificates/Insurance held: Instructor Insurance. DBS certificate.

Paula Peden, Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh

• Email address: paulatweedie18@gmail.com
• Websites: www.phicelandics.co.uk and www.pentlandtolt.com
• Qualifications/Experience: Equine Psychology Diploma with Distinction; Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland (TRSS) Ride Leader; Animal Communication and Centre Operator assistant; professional Icelandic horses employee. 35 years hands-on, living and working within large herds of Icelandic horses at the family farm (Pentland Hills Icelandics): horse management and training in all aspects, from foals upwards, and teaching at numerous clinics and lessons, at home and elsewhere.
• Services provided: Youngstock handling, backing, training on, gait training, addressing issues, building confidence and trust, and teaching horse and rider together towards a better understanding and partnership. Icelandic horse liveries.
• Certificates/Insurance held: Instructor insurance.