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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
26 Episodes
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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 the goals are for the future. Join us! https://www.chevalislandais.com/https://www.chevalislandais.com/la-race/https://www.instagram.com/ffci_cheva...
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. You can find Elina here: https://www.instagram.com/enzian.equus.educationhttps://enzianequus.seFeel free to reach out to her if you wa...
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 "Mr.10", being a member of the norwegian national team and that learning is a journey. Come and join us! https://www.kronholt.dk/about-kronholt ht...
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 feed science to university students at SLU. Viktoria breaks down the specialised nutritional needs of the Icelandic horse. Discover how their...
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. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we and that we all meet new Year during Landmót in Hólar! https://www.sogusetur.is/https://www.horsesofi...
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, the USIHC, what it means for the US team to travel to competitions and what the future holds. Join us https://www.feif.org/feif/members/united-...
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 have a trainer you can trust. Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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 quality of horse with skin problems with natural products. Tim shares with us how to help your horse with sweet itch or after being exported, we talk...
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 association. Join us in listening their interesting journey! https://www.instagram.com/libea.hhd/reel/DAqxrhWo2Lm/ Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagr...
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. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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, our first scientist focused on genetics behind the gaits of Icelandic horses. She recently passed her doctoral thesis at SLU on genetic regulatio...
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 follow Guðmar and his farm Hestaland: https://www.gudmar.com/https://hestaland.net/https://www.patreon.com/c/gudmarpetursson/ Music by Cob. Fol...
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 for any feedbacks, follow us and do not hesitate to rate our episodes. Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_...
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.loveHem - offcoursemyhorseHome - EquanimityFacebook Account - Equanimity InspiredEmbracing the Equanimity of Nature Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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 to cold Gothenburg to meet Zola. You want to know more about our guest here some useful links, Instagram account - zolarunsten Music by Cob. Follo...
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 riding house. You can follow James and Paceland using these links Instagram account - PacelandInstagram account - James Faulkner Music by Cob...
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 websiteInstagram Account (@skaneyland) Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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 useful links, Louise Thilander (@louisethilander) Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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 appreciate our second episode as much as we enjoyed making it and we are looking forward to our 3rd episode next month. You want to...
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, Stable SwärdsliljaSabina Svärd (@sabinasvard) Music by Cob. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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