Hólar University Iceland - School of the Icelandic Horse.
Eyjolfur Isolfsson is The Chief Riding Teacher at Hólar University. Ida Thellufsen is teaching the riders seat and the principles of posture, breath and awareness to riding horses.
Hólar University is a scientific educational and research institution whose objective is to train students to carry out expert work and research in the school’s fields of specialisation. The Univeristy is a centre for education and research in horsemanship and horse breeding, aquaculture, aquatic biology, and tourism studies. It is the aim of Hólar University to enhance the level of knowledge and professionalism in the economic sectors and cultural activities related to its fields of specialisation. The Univeristy participates actively in fostering the Icelandic knowledge society by developing research and teaching facilities comparable to any, in addition to emphasising vigorous teaching and research work, both in Iceland and internationally. The University is Iceland’s international representative in these fields.
The objective of the Equine Science Department is to provide professional education in the fields of horse breeding, horse training, horsemanship, and riding teaching. Furthermore, the department works toward development and innovation through research activities. It also promotes increased profitability in the sector, the spread of equestrian activities, and the welfare of horses. The department is an international centre for education and research in the fields of horse breeding, horse training, horsemanship, and riding teaching.
Hólar University has a formal collaboration agreement withThe Icelandic Horse Trainers Association regarding further development of the programs and quality control of the education.
1. year: Equine Studies and basic Riding Instruction.
The program is concerned with a solid foundation in the main subjects of horse breeding, land management and economics. Main emphasise is on theoretical knowledge and practical skills in horse management, principles of riding/training the Icelandic horse and the basics in riding instruction. The aim is to make the student capable for a vocation in the horse industry, such as horse breeding/farming, horse tourism, riding schools/seminars for beginners etc.
2. year. Diploma in Young Horse Training.
The course is a two-term course, theoretical and practical studies at Hólar University (30 ECTS) and practical training at an accredited place of training. (30 ECTS).
The aim of the Horse Training course at Hólar University is to provide the student with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ability for independent work to undertake young horse training and further training of horses. At the end of the course the student should be able to work independently on a variety of tasks within the field of horsemanship and horse breeding, e.g. management of horse training establishments.
3. year.Diploma – Trainer and Riding Teacher.
The length of the course is about 5 months. (30 ECTS).
The aim of the course is to provide the student with specialized knowledge and practical skills in riding and riding teaching. The student will be able to organize and implement programs in riding teaching, carry out specialist tasks in horse training, horse shows, competitions and other expert work in the field of horsemanship.
