Landsmót Hestamanna 2026

Jóhanna Margrét Snorradóttir Receives the Gregersen Statuette

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0000

Jóhanna Margrét Snorradóttir was awarded the Gregersen Statuette at Landsmót Hestamanna 2026 at Hólar in Hjaltadal. Throughout the event, Jóhanna presented a number of horses and distinguished herself through outstanding horsemanship, professionalism, and exemplary care of her horses.

FT Honorary Awards

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0000

The Association of Professional Horse Trainers (FT) presented the following honorary awards at Landsmót Hestamanna 2026 at Hólar in Hjaltadal.

Sindri frá Hjarðartúni and Hans Þór crowned National champions

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0000

Sindri frá Hjarðartúni and Hans Þór Hilmarsson are the 2026 National Icelandic Horse Championships champions, claiming victory with an outstanding overall score of 9.13. Finishing in second place were Askur frá Holtsmúla 1 and Ásmundur Ernir Snorras...

Þráinn frá Flagbjarnarholti Awarded the Sleipnir Trophy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0000

Þráinn frá Flagbjarnarholti was the highest-ranked stallion to receive the Honorary Prize for Offspring at Landsmót Hestamanna 2026, earning the prestigious Sleipnir Trophy. He was accompanied into the arena by an impressive group of offspring.

Íbishóll wins the BreedingFarm showcase again

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Twelve breeding farms took to the main arena last night, delivering an impressive showcase of Icelandic horse breeding. Voting took place through the HorseDay app, and Íbishóll once again emerged as the winning breeding farm. Íbishóll also claimed t...

Jakob Svavar og Kór frá Skálakoti B Class winner

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0000

Jakob Svavar Sigurðsson and Kór frá Skálakoti claimed victory in the B Class A Final with an outstanding overall score of 9.19. Second place went to Glódís Rún Sigurðardóttir and Adrían frá Garðshorni á Þelamörk, who received an overall score of 8.9...

Viktoría and Þinur defend their title

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0000

Viktoría Huld Hannesdóttir and Þinur frá Enni successfully defended their title, winning the Children’s Class A Final at the National Icelandic Horse Championships with an outstanding overall score of 9.06. Second place went to Oliver Síren Matthías...

Hannibal frá Þúfum Tops Stallions with 1. Prize for Offsprings

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Hannibal frá Þúfum was awarded First Prize for Offspring and ranked as the top stallion in the class at Landsmót Hestamanna 2026. With an outstanding group of offspring, Hannibal confirmed his position as one of the leading breeding stallions.

Guðmar Receives the ÖDER Trophy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0000

After receiving first-place awards in both the Youth B Class and the Youth A Class, Guðmar Hólm Ísólfsson Líndal was presented with the ÖDER Trophy—a perpetual trophy donated by Ólafur Ólafsson and Ingibjörg Kristjánsdóttir in memory of their dear fr...

Landsmót Focuses on Sustainability and Better Waste Sorting

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0000

Sustainability is a key priority at Landsmót Hestamanna at Hólar in Hjaltadal. The goal is to make the event more environmentally friendly through improved waste sorting and the responsible use of resources. Together, the organisers, visitors and partners are working to create a cleaner and more sustainable Landsmót for both present and future generations.

Guðmar Hólm also wins the Youth A class

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0000

Guðmar Hólm Ísólfsson Líndal is certainly on a roll this morning. He and Kalsi frá Þúfum have just claimed victory in the Youth A Class with an overall score of 8.71. Following the prize-giving ceremony for the Youth A Class, Guðmar was also present...

Hannes and Heiður Win the Amateur B Class

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0000

Hannes Sigurjónsson and Heiður frá Eystra-Fróðholti claimed victory in the Amateur B Class with an overall score of 8.67. Second place went to Hrafnhildur Jónsdóttir and Vinur frá Sauðárkróki, who received an overall score of 8.56. Close behind in ...

Gabríel and Ólsen Win Junior Class

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0000

The Youth Class Final has just concluded, with Gabríel Liljendal Friðfinnsson and Ólsen frá Egilsá taking the win on an overall score of 8.80. It was an exceptionally close contest, as Loftur Breki Hauksson and Fannar frá Blönduósi finished just beh...

Guðmar and Grettir win the Youth B Class

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0000

The final day of competition at the National Icelandic Horse Championships at Hólar got underway with the Youth B Class A Final, which has just concluded. Guðmar Hólm Ísólfsson Líndal and Grettir frá Hólum claimed victory with an overall score of 8....

Ásmundur and Hlökk Break World record

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0000

We are still taking in what has just unfolded here at the National Icelandic Horse Championships. Ásmundur Ernir Snorrason and Hlökk frá Strandarhöfða delivered an extraordinary performance in the A Final of the tölt, earning an incredible 9.78 over...

Eyrún Ýr and Friðsemd were the fastest

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0000

Eyrún Ýr Pálsdóttir and Friðsemd frá Kópavogi recorded the fastest time in the 100-metre sprint, completing the distance in 7.46 seconds. Second place went to Dagur Sigurðarson and Tromma frá Skúfslæk, who finished in 7.65 seconds, while Hanna Rún In...

Konráð Valur and Kastor advance to the A Final

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0000

Kastor frá Garðshorni á Þelamörk og Konráð Valur Sveinsson unnu rétt í þessu B úrslit í A flokki með aðaleinkunn 8,81, fast á eftir þeim voru þau Mette Mannseth og Strengur frá Þúfum með 8,80. Gústaf Ásgeir Hinriksson og Vakandi frá Sturlureykjum 2 f...

Harpa Dögg Wins the youth A class B final

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0000

The B Final in the Youth A Class has just concluded, with Harpa Dögg Bergmann Heiðarsdóttir and Náttfari frá Enni taking the win on a total score of 8.44, earning them a place in the A Final. Gabríela Máney Gunnarsdóttir and Jarl frá Steinnesi finis...

Breeding Farm Showcase tonight

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0000

Following this evening’s 100-metre flying pace races, at 8:15 PM, the Breeding Farm Showcase will take place in the main arena. Voting will be available in the HorseDay app, and we encourage everyone to vote for their favourite breeding farm. Wheth...

Jóhanna Margrét og Útherji win the B final in B class

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0000

The B Final has just concluded, with Jóhanna Margrét Snorradóttir and Útherji frá Blesastöðum 1A taking the win with a score of 8.92. Their victory secures them a place in the A Final. Finishing in second place were Eyrún Ýr Pálsdóttir and Náttrún f...