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The United States Icelandic Horse Congress

The United States Icelandic Horse Congress maintains the Registry of Icelandic Horses in the U.S, sponsors U.S. participation in international competitions, and regulates breeding and competition activities within the U.S. in accordance with FEIF rules. It furthers knowledge of the Icelandic Horse within the U.S., promotes its correct use as a competition and pleasure riding horse, and provides a network in which to share information on events and services among Icelandic Horse owners. Prospective owners should first read our buyer's checklist.

The Icelandic Horse Quarterly

The Icelandic Horse Quarterly is published in March, June, September, and December by the US Icelandic Horse Congress as a benefit of membership.

Issue Three 2024 of The Icelandic Horse Quarterly explores the horse’s five senses and the life of a therapy
horse, introduces Beat N’ Branch breeding farm and the new National Team, and profiles founding member Anne Elwell, as well as sharing news from the USIHC Affiliated Clubs, the Board of Directors, and our parent organization, FEIF.

To advertise, contact quarterly@icelandics.org. Ad rates are here.

All issues since 2008 are available online. See the Topic Index to find the stories you are interested in.

Upcoming Events

Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
CIA Open Fall Show is a National Ranked show held at Flying C Ranch in Santa Ynez, CA. Contact Asta Covert at info@tolt.net for more info. 
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024
The November BOD Conference Call will take place November 12 2024 at 8:00PM (Eastern).  USIHC Members are invited to audit the call. Auditors are asked to identify themselves during the roll call at the…
Nov 18, 2024
The book club is a project of the education committee with the purpose of giving our members a place to learn together with their US Icelandic Horse Community using books recommended by United States Horse Trainers.

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