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Icelandic horses can of course compete in any suitable class at ordinary horse shows, but they also have shows purely for the breed, designed to show off the gaits. This is a horse bred for use, not show - the Border Collie of the horse world.

Competitions are held on 250m oval or straight tracks, and there are a variety of classes suitable for all standards of horse and rider. To find out more, have a look at the FEIF Sport pages.