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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
Furry-Friendsgiving
November 21 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pmIceland does not celebrate Thanksgiving, so let’s gather and show Glóa, Gunnar, Jörda, Saer, and Tatari why we love celebrating Thanksgiving! Art activity, snacks, and books will be part of this celebration. A $10 donation will serve as the RSVP for your family.
Additional Upcoming Events
November 21 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pmFurry-Friendsgiving
Iceland does not celebrate Thanksgiving, so let’s gather and show Glóa, Gunnar, Jörda, Saer, and…
November 23 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmHorses In The Moment
These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about…
December 4 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pmChristmas Open House
Join us for a joyful and welcoming Christmas Open House at Hestóvin Stables! Enjoy warm refreshment…
December 5 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm13 Yule Lads – Dec 5
It’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by…
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.