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Photos taken in the snow at Hof in Svarfaðardalur
We received these fun snow photos from Hof in Svarfaðardalur and they were taken in the snow last March.
Feif Youth camp in Norway 2013
“FEIF Youth Camp summer camp will be held in July 22.-29.2013 in the western part of Norway, between Álasund strait and Moldö.
Horses help with autism
Autism is a disorder in the development of neurogenesis which has an extensive affect on peoples’ lives.
Final presentation at Hólar: Photos
Final presentations took place at Hólar College on February 22nd last.
Horse breeding farms at WC2013 in Berlin
Presentation of horse breeding farms will be one of the large attractions at WC 2013 in Berlin.
Illegal painkillers given to Sjarmi
It has been manifested that Sjarmi frá Skriðuklaustri was given illegal painkillers at the Mid European masters’ league competition in Germany last summer.
New members - priority objectives
It is necessary to do a further analysis on the size of different groups within the equitation sector and to start using a certification system for leisure horses.
Positive FEIF council in Strasbourg
The well-being of horses, ethics in competition and communication of nations within FEIF and drug use in competition were the main topics at the FEIF general meeting.
Huginn deceased
Huginn frá Kjartansstöðum is deceased at 32 years of age. Huginn came from the horse breeding of Þorvaldur Sveinsson and his sire was Náttfari frá Ytra-Dalsgerði and Terna frá Kirkjubæ.
Interesting tidbit
It is believed that the horse stock in Iceland counts about 80.000 horses which is considered quite a large number considering that the Icelandic population only counts about 320.000.
Goodbye, Jarl frá Midkrika!
One of the most successful horses ever retires from the sport. The 18year old four-time world champion ends his unique career. Jarl was bred by Eypor Óskarsson on Iceland.
Horses with the highest BLUP - at the right age to be trained
Now, when there is great action in the horse training sector, it is interesting to ponder over young horses who might be in different horse stables around the country.
Eiðfaxi double Christmas edition
The double Christmas edition of Eiðfaxi is now being printed and should reach subscribers next week. The magazine is chock full of informative and entertaining material.
Statistics on Icelandic equitation
FEIF International organization has published statistics which sheds a light on the magnitude of equitation within the Icelandic horse world.
Switzerland and Austria among the leading buyers
Horse export has been quite good during the last few months of this year.
Which sires did the honor prize winning mares reproduce with?
A total of nine mares received honor winning prize for their offspring at the horse breeding conference “Hrossarækt 2012” last weekend.
Bergur and Olil awarded horse breeders of the year
The hall at Hlégarður in Mosfellsbær was pack full at the location where the Horse breeding conference "Hrossarækt 2012" took place.
Which riders will be awarded riders of the year?
Horse peoples Harvest Festival is fast approaching and the ladies undoubtedly started planning a suitable dress. The Harvest Festival will be hosted at Broadway next Saturday.
Registration for World Toelt has started
Registration to the World Toelt 2013 tournament, which will be held in Odense, Denmark in February 22 and 23rd, started this morning.
Þoka frá Hólum
Þoka frá Hólum is the holder of the Gletta trophy this year and has a total BLUP score of 124 points.






