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Have you ever dreamed of exploring Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes on horseback?

Last Saturday Icelandic riders and breeders were rewarded for their results in 2023.

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Iceland, Íslandshestar is a horse riding company that offers a genuine taste of Icelandic life. Owned by local farmers, this company combines tradition with equestrian charm to create memorable riding experiences for all.

Many people think that it is not possible to ride in the winter due to the Icelandic weather. Hestasport is here to tell you otherwise.

You may have heard about "réttir" or horse roundups. Today, we delve a little deeper into the tradition of letting horses roam free part of the year before herding them back home.

Did you know there is a free magazine about the Icelandic horse? And it's written in English!

On the outskirts of Reykjavík lies a place of wonder and rugged beauty – Rauðhólar. A landscape painted in hues of red and brown, dotted with enigmatic volcanic formations. It's here that we embarked on a journey, not just through beautiful Icelandic landscape but through time itself, to capture the spirit of Icelandic horses and riders in their natural habitat.

We went to the Netherlands for the World Championships for Icelandic Horses. Here are the highlights.

A researcher group at the Department of Equine Science of Hólar University, led by PhD. Guðrún Jóhanna Stefánsdóttir has a great interest in collecting data on body weight ratio (BWR) between rider and horse of the Icelandic horse.

Are you on your way to Iceland? Here are a few must knows before coming.