Give me 5
Give me 5
Give me 5 is a 3 hours experience run by Hestasport in North Iceland, from 31.000 ISK per person. The Icelandic Horse is the only horse breed in the world that has these 5 different gaits: Walk,trot, gallop, tölt and pace. If you are an experienced rider or even a real expert, come to us and let our amazing horses cast a spell on you!
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The Icelandic Horse is the only horse breed in the world that has these 5 different gaits: Walk,trot, gallop, tölt and pace. If you are an experienced rider or even a real expert, come to us and let our amazing horses cast a spell on you!
A highly skilled riding teacher will lead you into this unique equestrian world. By riding 2-3 different horses you will soon discover the particular potential of the 5-gaited Icelandic Horse.
This program takes place at Vindheimamelar show grounds and surroundings and is a good balance of practice and hacking.
Please let us know about your previous riding experience in as much detail as possible. This helps us choose the right horses for you. You can do this on the check out page.
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER RIDERS!
What’s included
- English and German speaking Riding Instructor/Guide
- Riding Helmet
- Rain Jackets/Trousers if required
- Coffee and/or Tea
What to bring
- Temperatures in the summer can range from freezing to 20° C, so be prepared for all kinds of weather. We recommend a sweater and a windproof jacket as well as gloves. Wear comfortable pants and strong shoes (hiking boots are fine). Please note that we require you to wear a helmet when riding with us, so if you'd like to wear a woolen hat or head band, make sure it's a thin one and fits comfortably under a helmet.
- We strongly recommend that you have your own personal insurance when joining a riding tour in Iceland.
Good to know
- Please meet us at our office 20 minutes before the agreed time of departure.
- In case you bring your own riding clothes and boots, they must be disinfected before you arrive. It is prohibited by Icelandic law to bring used riding gear including saddles, bridles, etc. into the country, as well as used leather riding boots, other leather riding wear or riding gloves. Riding clothes, rubber riding boots and any other gear should be machine-washed (min. 40°) or dry-cleaned (chemically cleaned), and disinfected with VirkonS®.
- We reserve the right to alter any itinerary in the guests' best interest and for reasons of safety. This will not reduce the quality of our tours!
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Where it starts
Varmahlíð
Meeting point: Hestasport Activity Tours, Varmahlið
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