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Hestóvin Stables
Believing in the power of the horse to teach, inspire, and heal.
Hestóvin is Icelandic for Horse Oasis
Coming up Next at Hestóvin Stables
13 Yule Lads 2025
December 6 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pmIt’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar), each coming in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas (Jólin), December 25. Join us as we learn about these fun mischievous lads. (Limited to 10 people)
Additional Upcoming Events
December 6 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm13 Yule Lads 2025
It’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by…
December 15 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmHorse In The Moment
Third Monday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and …
December 20 | 10:30 am – 11:30 amChristmas Caroling and Charity Blessing 2025
Christmas is the time for giving. Join us in celebrating the holiday season with hot cocoa and Chris…
Believing in the power of the horse to teach, inspire, and heal.
OUR MISSION is to enhance the lives of children and adults who desire to explore the emotional, mental, cognitive, social, and physical benefits of therapeutic horsemanship through safe, guided interactions with Icelandic horses.
Our Services
On-Ground Lessons is a teacher-led program for our participants to have a one-on-one experience with our equines.
On-Ground Lessons is a teacher-led program for our participants to have a one-on-one experience with our equines.
Fun Facts About Icelandic Horses
They are small, stout, compact horses, but are not considered “ponies”. They have the strength to carry large adults due to unique bone density.
They come in many different colors and patterns. There are over 100 recognized color variations, each with its own Icelandic name.
They are very social and enjoy companionship. They have an inquisitive personality and are very friendly, adventurous, smart and quick to learn.
They have short, shiny coats in the summer, but in winter, they can grow up to four inches long, and all will grow a long beard.
Iceland has no natural predators of horses and as a result, Icelandic horses have learned to stop and think rather than to panic and flee.
They have been bred pure for more than 1,000 years due to Icelandic law prohibiting horses from being imported into the country.