Riding equipment

Icelandic horses are not vaccinated and are therefore susceptible to infectious agents from abroad.

Visitors are asked to adopt strict biosecurity measures! 

Importing the following equipment is strictly prohibited: 

  • Used riding equipment, such as saddles, bridles, nosebands, pads, rugs, whips, etc.
  • Used riding gloves

 

Cleaning and disinfection: 

  • Used riding clothes and boots should be washed in a washing machine or dry cleaned prior to entering the country
  • Used riding clothes and boots that cannot be placed in a washing machine or dry cleaned should be washed and disinfected as follows:
    • Rinse thoroughly with detergent
    • Dry
    • Spray with 1% VirkonS® (10g per liter of water)
    • Store for at least 5 days prior to bringing the clothes into contact with horses in Iceland

Thank you for your cooperation