Landsmót 2008 official DVD

2 disc DVD set from Landsmót 2008
Total length 118 minutes. On a disc presenting the mares, all mares having the score necessary for Landsmót participation are shown, a total of 101 mares, 3-6 rounds per mare. Same rules on rounds as for the stallions. Total length 98 minutes.
At the top of the screen the name of the horse appears also the final order of horses at the tournament along with the total score for conformation, quality and total score. Also the scores appear for quality, tölt, trot, pace, canter, spirit and temperament, presentation and walk. This information is on the screen at the same time as the horse itself.

World Championships 2007 official DVD

3 disc DVD set from the 2007 World Championships in Holland.
444 minutes exclusive World Championships footage.

On Horseback 2 DVD by Eyjolfur (Jolli) Isolfsson

"On horseback 2" outline and balance by Master Trainer Eyjólfur Ísólfsson is now available in five languages. Icelandic, Danish, Swedish, English and German. In this film Eyjólfur Isólfsson continues to teach from where he left off in his last film. Outline and balance are shown in connection with basic body structure of the horse. The main principles of how to develop better movements are explained. The film is divided into seven chapters.

*This DVD is for universal DVD players only*

The Ice Age Horse

The Ice Age Horse deals with the origins and history of this animal. If we look at Ice-Age drawings found in caves in France we will be in no doubt that they exactly resemble the Icelandic horse in its winter coat. After the settlers in Iceland brought their horses with them, the species became isolated and has therefore never been cross-bred with other types of horse. During that time, it evolved unique characteristics. The history of the Icelandic horse is in many respects interwoven with that of the nation itself, through good times and lean.

The Stallion CD

The CD will feature 20 North American stallions in color with their scores, information and video clips.
This will be a great rescourse for all breeders and a fun CD for everyone interested in the breeding of Icelandic horses.
The CD can be played on all computers (PC & Mac)

Landsmot 2002

Mares contains all breeding mares shown at Landsmot.

A Brief overview of the Icelandic horse and Iceland.
A great gift for any Icelandic Horse Lover!

Duration: 15 min

*On Sale for $15*

The Icelandic Horse - DVD

The Icelandic Horse is considered to be of Mongolian origin as the Arabian horse, arriving in Iceland via Russia and Norwey. The breed has been kept completely pure in Iceland for over 1000 years. It is small, but strong, and known for it's good temper and friendliness. It is unique in that it has five gates and is exceptionally smooth to ride. This documentary tells how the Vikings survived with the help of the Icelandic horse and how it was used in agriculture and for transportation in Iceland up to the middle of the 20th century. From that point on horsemanship became very popular in Iceland, and those who have gone on a riding trip in the summer never forget it. Today there are over 70 thousand horses in Iceland, and over 100 thousand are found in 20 other countries around the world. What is the nature of the Icelandic horse? How is it bred? Broken in? Trained? This film has all the answers.

Duration: 50 min

A great gift for any Icelandic Horse Lover!

The Icelandic Horse

The Icelandic Horse is a fascinating horse breed with unique qualities. In this large format book you will find the most comprehensive information about it ever published. Supplemented by extensive photographic material and illustrations, many published for the first time, this book examines all aspects of the species.

The Icelandic horse, shaped by the harsh elements and the freedom of Icelandic nature, is now recognised and sought after worldwide and bred to the highest standards. Horse lovers will find "The Icelandic Horse" an indispensable companion to further their interest in this unique breed.

- A magnificent book about the Icelandic horse - 416 pages of exciting stories and information, detailed illustrations and hundreds of spectacular photographs.

- The ever increasing popularity of the Icelandic horse abroad, as witnessed by the growth of special clubs dedicated to the breed, and regular world championships.

- The Icelandic horse in poetry and art, including paintings by renowned Icelandic artists.
- The origins of the Icelandic horse, and its history dating back to the settlement of Iceland in the 9th century.

-An examination of the traditions, regulations and challenges of breeding the Icelandic horse.

- The unique qualities of the Icelandic horse, which include its four to five gaits instead of the usual three and its ability to walk on the often rough terrain of the countryside.

- More than 700 photos

- 55 drawings and graphs

*Special Order Only*

Harmony by Benni

In this book two great professionals, Benedikt Líndal master trainer and Friðþjófur Helgason photographer join hands. They have collaborated successfully before and produced the instructional films Starting horses and Training. Harmony is the final chapter in this trilogy, a beautiful book combining education, thoughts and pure feeling.

The book is 150 pages long, filled with beautiful pictures and wisdom from one of the best horse trainers Iceland has ever had.

Colors of the Icelandic Horse

New book with colorful photographs of the Icelandic Horse. Photos taken by Fridthjofur Thorkelsson. The book is in Icelandic, English, German and Danish.

Steed of the Gods

The horse has been part of Icelandic life from the earliest times. Ever since the settlement of Iceland in the 9th century, and well into the 20th century, the horse was so vital to the Icelanders in their daily work, travel and transport that it would have been all but impossible to live in Iceland without the horse. The horse now has a new role to play, as an indispensable companion. For thousands of Icelanders, equestrianism is not only a leisure pursuit, but a lifestyle.

In this book, the Icelandic horse is followed around the country. The relationship of horse and man is explored: the autumn sheep-round-up, and horseback treks. We learn about the freedom of the horse herds in the upland wilderness, and see unique images of a mare as she foals surrounded by green nature, cleans up and suckles her foal, and helps it take its first unsteady steps.

The author of the book, Anna Fjóla Gísladóttir, has enjoyed the company of horses since childhood, and is well known for her fine photographs of this remarkable creature. The photographs in this book are the fruit of decades of work on this demanding yet captivating theme.

Horse and Habit

Book with beautiful photos of the Icelandic Horse in his element.