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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
Tölt and Sold! Auction
September 24 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmJoin us for our annual live and silent auction! We will have a variety of items up for auction, including unique experiences, trips and getaways, artwork, gift baskets, gift certificates, and much more. There will also be food and drinks available and entertainment throughout the evening. Your suppo…
Additional Upcoming Events
September 24 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmTölt and Sold! Auction
Join us for our annual live and silent auction! We will have a variety of items up for auction, incl…
October 19 | 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 …
October 31 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pmHorse and Treat
Halloween is coming soon so grab your unicorn horns and cowboy hats, and join us at Hestóvin Stable…
- November 16 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Horses In The Moment
Third Monday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and …
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.