The Education Committees of FEIF and LH invite you to an Education Seminar 23rd to 25th of September 2026 … the days before
Laufskálarétt horse roundup!
Venue: The seminar will take place in north-west of Iceland, the beautiful Skagafjörður. Main venue will be Svaðastaðahöllin, riding hall, in Sauðárkrókur, but we will also spend an afternoon in Hólar, the Equine University.
Seminar:
The main topic of the seminar will be
TRANSITIONS!
With the help of some of our very best teachers we will look into various transitions between gaits, within gaits and starting tölt and pace training with young horses. We will also discuss how to teach transitions and what role the seat of the rider has in transitions. Extended practical sessions along with some theory parts about the science behind, will give us in-depth explanations and a unique experience with collegues from multiple countries.
Teachers:
We will have a selection of World Champions, Riding Masters and Akademics - all amazing teachers that will be introduced in the next days.
For whom?
The seminar is aimed towards riding instructors within the FEIF Matrix and is valid as a full CPD of 16Units. However all judges are also welcome as well as other enthusiastic professionals in the field.
Please be aware that all lectuers will be held in english.
Registration:
Registration starts March 20th and ends
May 5th
REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1st!
Early bird 10% discount until April 7th.
Limited spaces and first come first serve.
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Cost:
Price is €410 or 60.000isk, for the whole seminar, Wednesday afternoon, whole Thursday and Friday morning, along with lunch and dinner Thursday and coffee and lighter snacks throughout.
Tickets are available on LH-website:
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You can also buy tickets with a transfer: IBAN
IS210513260014487101693579
Pls. make sure to send a receipt to gjaldkeri@lhhestar.is
Accommodation:
Each participant is responsible for their own accommodation and it is NOT included in the seminar price. However the biggest accommodation providor in Sauðárkrókur offers special deal for participants of the Education Seminar – only bookable through this email: info@arctichotels.is with reference to the seminar.
Hotel Tindastóll and Tindastóll Annex: All rooms en suite and with breakfast included:
Single room: 26.000iskr/night
Double room: 32.000iskr/night
Cottage rooms 3 people: 34.000iskr/night
Deluxe for 3 people: 46.000isk/night
550 Guesthouse – no breakfast included.
Single room en suite: 15.000iskr/night
Double room en suite: 19.000iskr/night
Triple room en suite: 23.000iskr/night
Single room with shared bathroom: 12.000iskr/night
Double room with shared bathroom: 17.000iskr/night
Triple room with shared bathroom: 19.000isk/night
Travels:
Each participant organizes their own travels to and from Sauðárkrókur – however there will be buses that bring us from Sauðárkrókur to Hólar and back on Thursday afternoon.
We look forward to seeing you in Skagafjörður end of September for inspiring, fun filled and educational days with collegues and friends followed by a weekend of horsepacked activity for those that choose to stay a little longer!
