Icelandics in Wales

Wales has a number of quality Icelandic horses based at Anglesey Icelandics and at Solva Icelandics in Pembrokeshire. Of course there are also numerous individual owners too. With the stunning scenery, it's not surprising that most Icelandic horse activity here involves riding out and enjoying the countryside, as well as breeding plenty of foals which thrive on the green Welsh grass. On Anglesey, Kjartan Daviðsson has an oval and pace track, and runs training courses and competitions. He imports and breeds horses for sale. In the South West corner of Wales, Solva Icelandics breed quality foals and occasionally have horses for sale, as well as running informal courses and giving displays. The owner, Michelle Rushen, has ridden in several World Championships and is an IHSGB judge.

One of the most famous Icelandic horses in the world - World Champion Stefnir frá Sandhólaferju - grew up and was trained in Wales. There are several other good stallions in Wales at present, and some excellent brood mares.

There are regular fun rides, and displays at shows for Welsh IHSGB members to take part in. Hopefully an oval and pace track will soon be built in Pembrokeshire, so there will be another venue for competitions and more structured courses. If you don't have your own Icelandic yet and want to know more about the friendly Icelandic horse scene in Wales, then please contact one of the Welsh members who will be really happy to talk to you.



Mic Rushen - Pembrokeshire - 01437 721910
Kjartan Davidsson - Anglesey - 01248 421223