Welcome to
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
Horses In The Moment
June 15 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmThird Monday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.
Additional Upcoming Events
June 15 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmHorses In The Moment
Third Monday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and …
- June 20 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Donuts with Dads
Let’s celebrate dads, grandpas, and other special men in your life by having donuts and juice. The…
- June 22 | 9:00 am – June 25 | 12:00 pm
On Ground Equine Camp
Open to the public (for children ages 6-12). Come and hang out with the horses for a week! For four …
- July 4 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
East Grand Rapids 4th of July Parade
Join us in celebrating our Icys during the East Grand Rapids 4th of July Parade! Cheer us on from th…
Believing in the power of the horse to teach, inspire, and heal.
Our Services
Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Lessons cater to individuals who strive to overcome cognitive, emotional, mental, social, and physical challenges. Our therapeutic riding program combines individualized riding lessons and developing relationships with the equine to create a partnership that will help the rider to reach their goals.
Our On-Ground Lessons are led by CTRI or ESMHL certified personnel to ensure participants 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.