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The Tölt Tales

The Tölt Tales
Icelandic Horses
Breeding
Horse Training
Competition
Training
Veterinary Care
Horse Welfare
Care
Equanimity
Farrier Craft
Iceland
Horse Riding
Riding Techniques
Horses Of Iceland
EYJA
Competitions
Phd Research
Sverigeritten
Icelandic Horse
Farriery

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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Latest Episodes

Þetta reddast - Everything will work out.

For this episode, we learned the motto many Icelanders live by. Ásta is taking us in episodes produced for EidfaxiTV behind the scenes of Meisteradeild competitions, young horses at Skipaskagi and something ... more

In our latest episode we sat down with Lisa Brimm, co-founder of the platform Easyflix. Lisa and Tobi create training videos, documentaries, podcasts and other media to share knowledge about the Icelandic horse world. with this approach, they are ver... more

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We got the lucky chance to talk to the new Coach of the National Team for #Icelandichorses, Ísólfur Líndal.

We chat about his tasks as team coach, head teacher for the second year students in Holar and his own breeding. We also dive into working wit... more

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In our latest episode we talk with Vibeke Thoresen, a Norwegian living in Iceland. Vibeke worked with trotting horses, studied in Holar and is teaching in Wyoming and Alaska. We talk about training systems, how assessing the horse before a lesson and... more

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Recent Guests

Ásta Björk Friðjónsdóttir
Independent social media contractor focusing on the Icelandic horse world; producer of Eidfaxi and Horse Day content
Eidfaxi, Horse Day
Episode: Episode 25 - Ásta Björk Friðjónsdóttir
Lisa Brimm
Co-founder of Easyflix, Icelandic horse streaming platform
Easyflix
Episode: Episode 24 - Easyflix with Lisa Brimm
Ísólfur Líndal Þórisson
National team coach and horse breeder; referenced as the guest in the episode
Icelandic Horse Community / National Team
Episode: Episode 23 - Ísólfur Líndal Þórisson
Sabina Svert
The first guest and a significant figure in the Icelandic horse community.
Episode: Episode 21 - A year of Tölt Tales
Gunnar Pettersson
An expert offering lessons and videos related to horse training.
Episode: Episode 21 - A year of Tölt Tales
Catherine Holland-Bax
Author of The Little Viking Horse
Episode: The Tölt Tales Fika - Catherine Holland-Bax
Viktoria Östlund
Horse enthusiast, professional board member, and educator focused on horse feeding.
Roslofsholm
Episode: Episode 17 - Viktoria Östlund
Jeff Rose
Attorney and Icelandic horse enthusiast from Colorado.
US Icelandic Horse Congress
Episode: Episode 15 - Jeff Rose
Johan Häggberg
Trainer and coach specialized in Icelandic horses and competitive riding.
Episode: Episode 14 - Johan Häggberg

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Inspired by Your Passion for Icelandic Horses

    Thank you for an inspiring podcast about the wonderful Icelandic horses, from a Danish listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lgr1981
    Denmark9 months ago

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Offers practical takeaways on training and welfare, not just stories.
Engaging international perspectives that broaden the breed's community appeal.
Very insightful, with a warm, authentic tone that fits horse lovers well.

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The Tölt Tales Fika - Catherine Holland-Bax
Q: How did you get the inspiration to write the book, actually?
Catherine shares that she began voicing what she thought her horse, Fleygur, was thinking and her husband encouraged her to write it down, leading her to create a Facebook page and eventually write the book.
Episode 17 - Viktoria Östlund
Q: How did you go about studying feeding for horses?
My focus was on the right forage and understanding the horse's nutrition needs, which I taught at SLU.
Episode 17 - Viktoria Östlund
Q: Why did you choose Icelandic horses?
It was a coincidence; I started at a normal riding school and got involved with Icelandic horses through a family nearby.
Episode 14 - Johan Häggberg
Q: How do you feel about horse breeding now compared to the past?
He believes breeding has improved significantly, stating, 'The average horse is much better.'
Episode 14 - Johan Häggberg
Q: Can you describe your approach to training?
Häggberg emphasizes the importance of sitting correctly on the horse and requires a good technique that produces a feeling during riding.

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The show centers on Icelandic horses through conversations with breeders, trainers, riders, and enthusiasts. Recent episodes mix deep dives into breeding lineage, training philosophies, and welfare, with practical how-tos on ground work, loading, riding technique, and event culture. A notable thread is the tension and harmony between traditional Icelandic horse culture and modern scientific approaches, plus international perspectives from riders, veterinarians, and organizational leaders. The lineup often emphasizes community, storytelling, and accessible, empathy-driven discussions that appeal to both horse owners and fans curious about the breed's unique traits and global presence.

What makes it stand out is the consistent emphasis on cr... more

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1. Ásta Björk Friðjónsdóttir
2. Lisa Brimm
3. Ísólfur Líndal Þórisson
4. Sabina Svert
5. Gunnar Pettersson
6. Catherine Holland-Bax
7. Viktoria Östlund
8. Jeff Rose

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