Hestóvin is Icelandic for Horse Oasis
COMING UP NEXT AT HESTÓVIN STABLES
13 Yule Lads
December 7 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pmIt’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar), each coming in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas (Jólin), December 25. Join us as we learn about these fun mischievous lads. (Limited to 10 people)
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
December 7 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm13 Yule Lads
It’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by...
December 19 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmMindfulness Workshop
Third Thursday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty an...
December 21 | 10:00 am - 11:00 amChristmas Caroling and Charity Blessing 2024
Christmas is the time for giving. As Hestóvin Stables celebrates its second year, let’s gather to...
February 8, 2025 | 10:30 am - 11:30 amHorse-in-tine’s Day Party 2025
Love is in the air! Come to the stables to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! We will have treats ...
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 (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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Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a learning strategy that promotes life skills development through equine-assisted activities.
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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.