Hestóvin is Icelandic for Horse Oasis
COMING UP NEXT AT HESTÓVIN STABLES
On Ground Equine Camp
June 9 | 9:30 am - June 12 | 12:00 pmOpen to the public (for children ages 6-12). Come and hang out with the horses for a week! For four mornings, we’ll be engaging in games, art, exciting riding activities, and more!
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
June 9 | 9:30 am - June 12 | 12:00 pmOn Ground Equine Camp
Open to the public (for children ages 6-12). Come and hang out with the horses for a week! For four ...
June 14 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pmDonuts with Dads
Let’s celebrate dads, grandpas, and other special men in your life by having donuts and juice. The...
June 16 | 9:30 am - June 19 | 12:00 pmStudent Equine Camp
Open to our current and waitlisted students. Come and hang out with the horses for a week! For four ...
June 17 | 10:00 am - 11:00 amTuesday Morning Book Chat
Books! Books! Books! Do you gather books like you gather friends? Come join us at the barn every thi...
Believing in the power of the horse to teach, inspire, and heal.
We invite you to come to this serene environment and savor the abundant beauty of nature while experiencing healing and learning the many lessons that the Icelandic horses can provide.
OUR MISSION
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
Therapeutic Riding Lessons
Therapeutic Riding (TR) lessons cater to individuals who strive to overcome mental and or emotional challenges.
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On-Ground Lessons
On-Ground-Lessons is a teacher-lead program for our participants to have a one-on-one experience with our equines.
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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.