The results of the survey on characteristics of Icelandic horses for leisure riding were finally communicated. More than 3000 riders responded to the survey in 2014. Participants were asked about the main use, the picture of the ideal leisure horse and its character...
This year's meeting was quite well visited and it was clear, that leisure riding is becoming part of the national organization's work in a more active way in many countries. Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland and Norway had...
111 riders from 12 countries on their 'virtual' way way to Herning - together they have already ridden 6543 km, which is not bad. But considering that NZ is 18,000km from Herning, and that the riders from the USA and Canada have to cover an average distance of ca...
We are delighted to welcome the growing number of riders who have joined the (virtual) ride From here to Herning https://feif.blackbuck.eu/LeisureRiding/VirtualRide.aspx. The last few days saw New Zealand, France and Switzerland joining the ranks of now 11 countries...
The first tickets are on sale for the 2015 World Championships in Denmark - and the first riders have hit the road to ride there. We now have 46 registered riders from 8 countries, including the USA and Canada. Whatever the distance, the virtual ride will take you...
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 Nov 15, you continue you normal riding routine, but you also begin to add together all the kms you ride out...
The Leisure Committee met to review the outcome of the survey launched during summer 2014 on the preferred characteristics of the Icelandic horse for leisure riding. As much as 3065 respondents have filled in the questionnaire and the data collected is quite...
Preparations for the relay ride 2015 are now well under way. At the coming Nordic Championships later this month in Herning, Denmark, a small test event will be held. All routes have already been tested and during autumn 2014 more information about the Relay Ride...
We have now passed 2222 answers! Are you aware that out of the 2222 respondents approximately 50% seem not to prioritize tölt when buying a leisure horse? Please join us and share your views!
The questionnaire about the ideal leisure horse has been answered by more than 1000 Icelandic horse riders so far. If you are interested in the summary of the answers so far - follow below link. Please share the link with your fellow riders and ask them to fill it in...
This is a challenge, which FEIF Leisure Committee has taken up. It is the intention to first identify the characteristics, which riders prioritize. Selecting the ideal horse is not only a question about the qualities of the horse but also of individual wishes,...
The Leisure Riding Committee has reviewed the outcome of the survey conducted among all member countries last year on access to nature. The result confirms the fundamental differences between countries influenced by ancient Nordic rules dictating a right for all to...
Icelandic horses will for the first time participate in the 18th Paris Horse Parade on November 24, 2013. The Parisian public will be able to see eleven gaited icelandic horses parade for the first time among 150 horses to mark the opening ceremony of the 42nd Salon...
The Leisure Committee initiates the process of defining a quality assessment system, which shall be a guideline serving to describe the characteristics of a horse in relation to its qualifications as a willingness to be handled in the stable, during saddling, its...
Leading up to the opening of the World Championship more than 300 horses took part in the final part of the Relay Ride at Brandenburger Tor. It was a really impressive scene when the riders three by three came from the Siegessäule towards Brandenburger Tor to unfold...
The Leisure Riding Committee has launched a survey among member countries on the abilities for riders to access nature. The survey is initiated on the basis of the discussions at the recent conference in Strasbourg. Two major issues were discussed in the Leisure...
As much as the world of Icelandic-horse fans is preparing for the bi-annual festival of sports and breeding competitions, there is an equally passionate group of riders from all FEIF member countries getting ready for the traditional relay ride - approaching Berlin...
The phase of late entries for the last part of the relay ride - the ride through Brandenburg Gate - has now started. If you are interested, please register with the forms provided on the IPZV website and you will receive a confirmation as soon as there are any...