Hestóvin is Icelandic for Horse Oasis

COMING UP NEXT AT HESTÓVIN STABLES

  • Read to a Horse

    October 14 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    This is a recurring event held on the second Monday of every month. Everyone enjoys being read to including our horses - Glóa, Gunnar, Jörda, Saer, and Tatari. Bring one of your favorite books or choose one from our library, pull up a stool, and share the love of reading with an Icelandic horse fr...

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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS

  • October 14 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Read to a Horse

    This is a recurring event held on the second Monday of every month. Everyone enjoys being read to in...

  • October 17 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Mindfulness Workshop

    Third Thursday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty an...

  • November 21 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Mindfulness Workshop

    Third Thursday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty an...

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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 mental, emotional, social, and physical benefits of therapeutic horsemanship through safe, guided interactions with Icelandic horses.

OUR SERVICES

Therapeutic Riding Lessons

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

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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Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a learning strategy that promotes life skills development through equine-assisted activities.

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MEET THE HERD

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.