The Tölt Tales
The Tölt Tales is a podcast dedicated to Icelandic horses, featuring interviews with breeders, trainers, riders, and enthusiasts who share their knowledge, experiences, and love for these remarkable horses. The show explores the unique qualities of the Icelandic horse breed and the community surrounding them.
Episodes
Episode 29 - Ditte Sommer
In our newest episode, we had the pleasure to talk with Ditte Sommer. Ditte is known on Social Media for working her horses on the lunge, with impressive videos of tölt from the ground. We talk about how she is involving the horses actively in the training, the importance of finding calmness, the equipment she is using and her new project DS collective. You can follow Ditte:https://www.dittesommer
Episode 28 - Julie Darbon-Guillin
In our new episode, we talked with Julie Darbon-Guillin, a french rider living in Denmark. Julie moved to Denmark for the excellent training opportunities, but still keeps close contact with the FFCI, riding for the french national team.We talked about work-life balance, training, competing in different countries and her horse Byrnir. Join us for this very french episode.https://www.instagram.com/
Episode 27 - Lala Bensson
In this episode, we talked with Lala Benson, about how she started with Icelandic horses, after meeting Guðmar in Kentucky. From Palomino ponies with amble, quarter and Arabian horses to Leiri, a true master shaping her as a person, we speak about shared experiences with the loss of horses, her move to Iceland, and studying at Holar University as the first American. We learn about Lala's pass
Episode 26 - Martin Rønnestad
We had the great chance to catch Martin Rønnestad in between teaching in different countries to chat with us about being the new team leader for Norways young riders, his training philosophies, inside leg-outside rein and his new horse Kjalar. We talked about his experience competing at the World Championships, riding not only Icelandic horses and how he is training.Get ready to ride without stirr
Episode 25 - Ásta Björk Friðjónsdóttir
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 super interesting - the export of a horse. Come and listen to her amazing adventures and get exclusive insights into the life of a horse person.https://
Episode 24 - Easyflix with Lisa Brimm
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 very inclusive, showcasing also other gaited breed like Speed Racking horses. Lisa shares some of her adventures with us, why it is good to have a plan B
Episode 23 - Ísólfur Líndal Þórisson
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 with young horses and what is required to become a better rider.Join ushttps://www.isoonline.is/https://easyflix.tv/who-is-our-new-coach-isolfur-lindal-iso
Episode 22 - Vibeke Thoresen
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 without equipment can help the training, tölt from the ground and working at Hestaland.Join us for this interesting chat!https://vibekethoresen.weebl
Episode 21 - A year of Tölt Tales
This is already our 3rd season!!!We wanted to take a bit of time to do a recap of our 1st year of podcaster and take the opportunity to reflect on some of our guests and episodes!!We would like to thanks of our guests from Sabina to the last one Catherine and obviously thanks all of our listeners for being with us on this journey.2026, year of the (icelandic) horse promise to be exciting with new
The Tölt Tales Fika - Tölt Together
Two Podcasts meet! We had the chance to chat with Arnella and Juha from the Tölt Together Podcast.Arnella and Juha know each other and worked together for many years, have both been very successful in the Icelandic horse world representing Finland, and are genuinely nice people to talk with.Join us chatting about how they started with Icelandic horses, their podcast and a lot of off topic stories.
The Tölt Tales Fika - Catherine Holland-Bax
For this Christmas special, we talked to Catherine Holland-Bax, author of the book "Little Viking Horse". Catherine shares how Fleygur, the horse of her late husband Roger, became an inspiration to write a book about adventures from the perspective of an Icelandic horse. Ariane read this book in one sitting, being hooked on the trust and friendship transpiring to the reader. Catherine un
Episode 20 - FFCI
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.ch
Episode 19 - Elina Enzian
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
Episode 18 - Nils Christian Larsen
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
Episode 17 - Viktoria Östlund
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. Viktor
Episode 16 - Kristín Halldórsdóttir
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 th
Episode 15 - Jeff Rose
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 t
Episode 14 - Johan Häggberg
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
Episode 13 - Hestakofi
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 pro
Episode 12 - Libea
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 j
Episode 11 - Åsa William
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
The Tölt Tales Fika - Sverigeritten
In the last Fika episode of season 1, we talk with Lisa, one of the driving forces behind "Sverigeritten", an event organised by the leisure section of the Swedish Icelandic horse association (SIF). We talk about how it developed over the years, different challenges to participate and in what other countries similar concepts can be found to date. We hope to inspire you with this very inc
Episode 10 - Heiðrún Sigurðardóttir
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 th
The Tölt Tales Fika - Henning Drath/EYJA
For our 4th Fika episode, we spontaneously catch up with Henning Drath, the most iconic voice in the Icelandic horse world! We talk with Henning how he came to the Icelandic horses, the story behind EYJA, providing news and videos of things happening in the Icelandic horse world. As a speaker at international events, Henning has interesting insights to share with our listeners. And together with h
Episode 9 - Guðmar Þór Pétursson
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.gudm
Episode 8 - Horses of Iceland
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 t
The Tölt Tales Fika - Joséphine Williams
Already our 3rd episode of the Fika!!Today meet Josephine Williams young rider from Switzerland leaving in Sweden. Discover with us another side of our Iceland horses world. This recording was the opportunity to go back to Paceland and meet Josephine were she trains.Do not hesitate to contact us on our Instagram account and Facebook page. You enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating.Music by Cob.Follo
Episode 7 - Equanimity
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 NatureMusic by Cob.Follow
The Tölt Tales Fika - Iceland Tour 2025
Come ride with us... or more precisely come and join us during this episode where we are talking about our recent trip to Iceland.Ariane and Lionel are talking about the different activities and what they experienced in the 1-week travel.Pack your virtual suitcase and travel with us.Music by Cob.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
Episode 6 - Zola Runsten
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 kn
The Tölt Tales Fika - Getting to know us
How did it all start...?In this episode, we (Lionel and Ariane) talk about how the idea to create a podcast started and how Lionel actually started to be interested in horses. From someone knowing horses only from movies or passing by, to someone deeply invested in Icelandic horses, their breeding, training and communication, join us!Please do not hesitate to reach out to us on Instagram or Facebo
Episode 5 - James Bóas Faulkner
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
Episode 4 - Skáneyland Islandshästar
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.
Episode 3 - Louise Thilander
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
Episode 2 - Linda Andersson
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 enjoy
Episode 1 - Sabina Svärd
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
Episode 0 - The Tölt Tales
Welcome to The Tölt Tales podcast.We talk to riders, trainers, breeders, veterinarian and scientists about various subjects around the icelandic horses. Follow us on our adventure!!Music by Cob.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @the_toelt_tales.
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