A day in horsemanship
4 Episodes
The new series "A Day in Horsemanship" premieres on Eiðfaxi TV. Host Ásta Björk Friðjónsdóttir takes viewers behind the scenes to explore different sides of Icelandic horsemanship and the professional world around the horse.
Each episode follows a day in the life of people working within the horse industry, from breeding and training to export and beyond. The first episode dives into the process of exporting Icelandic horses, as Ásta Björk joins Eysteinn Leifsson from Export Hestar to witness the journey of the first price stallion Stardal frá Stíghúsi leaving the country.
A Day in Horsemanship offers a unique and personal look at the people, passion, and work that drive the Icelandic horse world.
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28:03Episode 1
A day in horse exporting
Episode 1
In this episode of "A day in Horsemanship", we follow the journey of Icelandic horses as they prepare to leave their home country for new lives abroad. From the careful health checks and export process in Mosfellsbær to their arrival in Liège, Belgium, we get an inside look at the people who make...
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30:20Episode 4
A day with a farrier
Episode 4
In this episode we spend a day with farrier and judge Erlendur Árnason, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how shoeing impacts the performance and soundness of Icelandic horses. From measuring and balancing hooves to preparing top competition and breeding horses, Erlendur shares his experience, ...
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18:02Episode 3
A day in a horse riding trip
Episode 3
Join Ásta Björk on day four of a five-day horse riding tour through the Icelandic highlands, where she meets up with the Íshestar tour group and their herd of over 100 free-running Icelandic horses. After an unexpected adventure on the road, Ásta follows the riders across rivers, lava fields, and...
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23:59Episode 2
A day in young horse training
Episode 2
In this episode, Ásta Björk visits Skipaskagi, the 2024 Breeding Farm of the Year. There, the family showcases how they train their promising three-year-old horses with the help of two skilled horsemen. Their thoughtful approach focuses on developing young horses without pushing them too far - ke...
