Sheep Round Up Holiday, Reykjaréttir, Iceland

Our menu consists of a large breakfast and traditional Icelandic meals (fish or lamb). Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking. All riders make their own packed lunch from the breakfast table.

The Icelandic horse is most famous for its smooth four-beat gait called the tölt, which is incredibly comfortable for riders, especially on longer journeys, and is beautifully executed by the horse. Riding an Icelandic horse in its natural environment provides an authentic riding experience. The traditional way of traveling in Iceland involves herding free-running horses, with horses being changed at least once a day on longer trips, allowing riders to experience a variety of horses.

The equipment used for Icelandic horses differs slightly from what is typically used for other breeds. The saddle resembles a dressage saddle with a flat seat and can have either a plain or quilted seat. A crupper is often used on longer rides to secure the saddle. The riding style for Icelandic horses is similar to English riding, but stirrups are worn at a longer length. Simple snaffle bits are commonly used, and bridles feature a detachable noseband and clip-on reins.

There will be long hours outside in sometimes cold weather. Iceland in autumn has many colors and types of weather. Anticipate to be in golden sunshine one moment and to ride in the rain and even sleet during the next.

We, therefore, recommend to dress well during these tours, to bring long woolen underwear and lots of woolen socks and gloves. It is also good to bring some „quick energy supplier“ like chocolate. A warm rider is a happy rider!