The Icelandic Horse History Centre was founded it 2001 at Hólar in Hjaltadalur is located in the old stable at Hólar, built in 1931. The old stable was remodeled in 2010 and The Exhibition of the Icelandic Horse opened.
In addition, one special exhibition can be found at The Icelandic Horse History Centre, The Origin of the Traits of the Icelandic Horse, the breeding horses introduced at this exhibition have all had a great impact on Icelandic horse breeding from the beginning of organized breeding up to the present day.
Sleipnisbikarinn, which is the highest award given in horse breeding, but the trophy goes to the stallion that stands first in the honors for progeny at the Landsmót, is kept at The Icelandic Horse History Centere between the Landsmót and is on display. The cup has a remarkable and truly adventurous history.
Summer Opening Hours:
June – August
Open every day from 11 am – 17 pm
Winter Opening Hours: The exhibitions at the Icelandic
Horse History Centre are open for groups during winter, in accordance with
previous reservations. For those interested, please contact the curator,
Hjördís Kvaran Einarsdóttir, tel. +354 8458473, email: sogusetur@sogusetur.is.
