Herdís “Dísa” Reynisdóttir, a veteran breed judge and riding instructor who has worked with Icelandic horses for over 20 years, says once you ride Icelandic, you never go back. Whether competing at a prestigious show like Landsmót or riding in the countryside, horses are a passion for many Icelanders, one that is often passed down in families. One of Iceland’s most decorated and experienced riders, Árni Björn Pálsson, took home the coveted Tölt T1 trophy with a final score of 9,07 on his horse Ljúfur frá Torfunesi making it his fourth Landsmót Tölt Championship title. A marketplace sold equestrian and outdoor apparel by local brands Hrimnir and 66°North food stalls kept spectators fueled each day on hot dogs, pizza, and beer with evening entertainment that culminated in a big end-of-show party on Saturday night. This year crowds braved unpredictable July weather (wet and windy with temperatures hovering around 50 Fahrenheit, many sported waterproof overalls) to catch the action from an outdoor oval track in Hella, South Iceland. It’s what draws so many visitors to see them here at Landsmót.” Horses of Iceland They are amazing to ride, and the connection for some is very different from that of other breeds. “The horses are versatile with a friendly character and good temperament.

More Icelandic horses live overseas today, about 250,000 around the world compared to just 90,000 in Iceland,” he says.

Now we are in 22 nations and have 70,000 members. “When FEIF was founded in 1969 to regulate the breed, there were six member countries.

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