Welcome to The Tölt Tales podcast. This podcast is dedicated to our best friends, the Icelandic horses. The show features interviews with breeders, trainers, riders, and enthusiasts who share their knowledge, experiences, and love for these remarkable horses. Music by Cob
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For this Christmas special, we talked to Catherine Holland-Bax, author of the book "Little Viking Horse". Catherine shares how Fleygur, the horse of her late husband Roger, became an inspiration to write a book about adventures from the perspective of an Icelandic horse. Ariane read this book in one sitting, being hooked on the trust and friendship…
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Two Podcasts meet! We had the chance to chat with Arnella and Juha from the Tölt Together Podcast. Arnella and Juha know each other and worked together for many years, have both been very successful in the Icelandic horse world representing Finland, and are genuinely nice people to talk with. Join us chatting about how they started with Icelandic h…
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For the last episode of season 2, we had the chance to chat with Caroline and Lucile, both involved in the breeding section of the FFCI (La Fédération Française du Cheval Islandais). We learn more about one of the first members of FEIF, what is means to have an Icelandic horse in France, how national and international events are supported and what …
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We managed to spend some time with Elina Enzian, one more amazing person gravitating around our favorite horses. Elina is helping people all over Sweden with loading and help owners to change behavior of their horses. We had a lot of fun of getting to know more Elina and her background, her technique as well as her passion for the icelandic horses.…
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For out latest episode, we visited Nils Christian Larsen, in the middle of Jutland near Herning, where he showed us around his amazing establishment Kronholt. Nils is a professional rider, trainer and colour breeder of Icelandic horse, but also has a passion for "big horses" and is an educated chef. We had the pleasure to ask him about the nickname…
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Join us for an insightful conversation about feeding with Viktoria Östlund, a passionate expert whose life revolves around the unique Icelandic horse. Viktoria is an educated Animal Science Agronomist, is the current head of development at Flyinge, she brings her scientific rigour to the world of equestrian sports, teaching the critical subject of …
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In this new episode, we chatted with Kristín, who is responsible for the Icelandic Horse History Center (Sögusetur íslenska hestsins) in Hólar i Hjaltadal. Kristín tells us about the latest and permanent exhibitions, invites people to come chat with her in the educational corner, but also shares with us her experience being involved in Worldfengur.…
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In our latest episode we chat with Jeff Rose, vice president of the USHIC, residing in Colorado, US. We met Jeff during our stay at Hestaland in the spring of 2025, where we had a super nice conversation. We stayed in contact with Jeff and decided to invite him to our podcast. You can listen to what it means to have an Icelandic horse in the US, th…
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In episode #S2E4 we talk with Johan Häggberg, rider, trainer and international FEIF judge. We managed to catch Johan inbetween A finals for the World Championship, while also being able to train for him. Johan tells us how he started riding, when his father bought 100 #Icelandichorses, explains why a correct seat is important, and that you need to …
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In episode #3 of our second season, we met up with Tim Reinert, the co-founder of Hestakofi. Tim is a trainer veterinary naturopath, who experienced first hand the problems of Icelandic horses suffering from sweet itch, eczema and other skin conditions. The idea of Hestakofi, a name taken from his Grandparents farm, was born; to improve the life qu…
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In episode #12, we take our listeners to Brittany, France talking to Lisa and Tabea, the women behind Libea. Originally from Germany, they both fell in love with Brittany, France. Here, they are establishing their own breeding, training horses and riders, offer rides on the beach and bring the Icelandic community in France forward with their own as…
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In the first episode of our 2nd season, we had the chance to catch up with Åsa William. A passionate and successful rider and small scale breeder, Åsa is also known for being a trainer and international FEIF sport judge. Here, we talked with her about her horse Prins, online trainings and webinars and what you learn observing others. Music by Cob. …
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In the last Fika episode of season 1, we talk with Lisa, one of the driving forces behind "Sverigeritten", an event organised by the leisure section of the Swedish Icelandic horse association (SIF). We talk about how it developed over the years, different challenges to participate and in what other countries similar concepts can be found to date. W…
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For the last episode of our 1st season we welcome our first scientist. Since the creation of this podcast we wanted to invite people beyond skilled riders; so we talked with Linda Andersson, a horse nerd and veterinarian at Saxtorp Hästklinik, and with Zola Runsten, a farrier specialised in Icelandic horses. In this episode we now talk with Heiðrún…
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For our 4th Fika episode, we spontaneously catch up with Henning Drath, the most iconic voice in the Icelandic horse world! We talk with Henning how he came to the Icelandic horses, the story behind EYJA, providing news and videos of things happening in the Icelandic horse world. As a speaker at international events, Henning has interesting insight…
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We continue with an Icelandic guest for our episode #9 with Guðmar Þór Pétursson, accomplished competition rider and owner of Hestaland. Guðmar tells us about about his life in Louisville, Kentucky, his Patreon teaching videos, and the life back in Iceland. We enjoyed learning from Guðmar´s philosophy and hope that you get inspired too. Links to fo…
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Have you ever wondered who is hiding behind Horses of Iceland? With this episode you will get to meet Berglind Margo Þorvaldsdóttir and understand more what are the missions of Horses Of Iceland. It is already our 8th episode and we are releasing it on 1st of May for the international Icelandic horse day. Reach out to us on our social media account…
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Already our 3rd episode of the Fika!! Today meet Josephine Williams young rider from Switzerland leaving in Sweden. Discover with us another side of our Iceland horses world. This recording was the opportunity to go back to Paceland and meet Josephine were she trains. Do not hesitate to contact us on our Instagram account and Facebook page. You enj…
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Meet Camilla, she is a true passionate about (Icelandic) horses, she is also a true believer in a different way of training our horses: Equanimity. We spent a hour talking about her, her horses and how she trains. Here some links: Instagram Account - Icelandic.horse.love Hem - offcoursemyhorse Home - Equanimity Facebook Account - Equanimity Inspire…
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Come ride with us... or more precisely come and join us during this episode where we are talking about our recent trip to Iceland. Ariane and Lionel are talking about the different activities and what they experienced in the 1-week travel. Pack your virtual suitcase and travel with us. Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_t…
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For this episode we invited Zola Runsten, a farrier, passionate about Icelandic horses. During this podcast you will hear her talking about her journey, her life as a farrier and all the specificity of the Icelandic horse when it comes down to shoeing. No hoof, no horse we say, let's hear her!! We hope you will appreciate this episode, we travelled…
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How did it all start...? In this episode, we (Lionel and Ariane) talk about how the idea to create a podcast started and how Lionel actually started to be interested in horses. From someone knowing horses only from movies or passing by, to someone deeply invested in Icelandic horses, their breeding, training and communication, join us! Please do no…
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Already at the Episode 5 for us and today we have another great guest for you. Meet James Faulkner owner of Paceland in the south of Sweden and one of the most successful rider in the world. He is not only breeding horses but also champions throughout the world. We hope you will enjoy as much this episode as we had fun recording it next to James's …
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Meet Sussie and Niels, the owners of Skáneyland Islandshästar one of the most succesfull breeders in Sweden. Listen to their story and how they think about breeding. We hope you will enjoy this episode!! You want to know more about our guest here some useful links, Skaneyland website Instagram Account (@skaneyland) Music by Cob. Follow us on Instag…
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Let us introduce you to Louise Thilander for our third episode a horse geek. Louise is a professional trainer, rider and judge, she is working with icelandic horses, living with them and also breed them. We hope you will appreciate our third episode and we are looking forward to our next episode. You want to know more about our guest here some usef…
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For our second episode we invited Linda Andersson, a veterinarian and rider. Linda is specialised in lameness and take a special interest in Icelandic horses. During this episode you will hear about Linda’s journey to become a veterinarian, detection of horse’s lameness and specific challenges coming with owning an Icelandic horse. We hope you will…
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For our first episode we are talking with Sabina Svärd, a professional rider, trainer and much more. Sabina took some time with us to talk about her, her stable and her training methodology. We hope you will enjoy our first episode and we are looking forward to our 2nd episode next month. You want to know more about our guest here some useful links…
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Welcome to The Tölt Tales podcast. We talk to riders, trainers, breeders, veterinarian and scientists about various subjects around the icelandic horses. Follow us on our adventure!! Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.By The Tölt Tales
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