Icelandic Horse Village
Head off, Icelandic on! Marvin Jüngel (two-time winner of the Hamburg Derby) and Hannes Ahlmann (U-25 rider at the highest level) were able to experience this feeling for themselves on the Saturday of the fair at the Leipzig Horse Night. And the enlarged Icelandic horse village had so much more to offer.
Versatile horses with strong nervest hat go through thick and thin with you - discover the power of Icelandic horses in our Icelandic Horse Village in exhibition hall 3! Here you can learn everythging about those special horses from the island of fire and ice, admire them in action and even get very close to them. See for yourself and let the sympathetic gait miracles enchant you!
Isi-Friday 16.01.2026
Friday at the fair becomes a highlight for all Icelandic Horse Fans: Welcome to our Isi-Friday!
“Isi” – Simply special. Simply relaxed. Simply Isi.
Our Friday at the fair is all about this wonderfully charming horse breed.
Easy, because you can conveniently book your discounted online day ticket from the comfort of your home using the following code: PPF26ISIFD.
Easy, because you can take a relaxed stroll through the halls, explore the fascinating world of Icelandic horses, and start your weekend a day early.
And easy, because we’re giving you a day dedicated entirely to the passion for Icelandic horses – without the stress, but full of heart, Icelandic calm, and plenty of exciting highlights:
Isi-Friday Highlights at a Glance:
- Discounted Friday day ticket online for just € 9.90 with code: PPF26ISIFD
- A growing and lovingly designed Icelandic Horse Village with great exhibitor and clubs to shop, connect and discover
- Isi Catwalk with impressive live gait demonstrations
- Live podcast recording: “Takt und Verstand” live at Reiterstübchen
- Meet-up for Icelandic Horse fans at Reiterstübchen
- Special lecture series on Icelandic horses in both forums
- Exclusive prize draws & giveaways
- Stay tuned – more highlights and surprises are coming soon!
Icelandic horses you can touch!
At our Icelandic paddock you can experience our lovely allrounders up close, look into their loyal eyes, tousle through their fluffy mane or caress their soft noses!
Expo:
Every village needs a place to buy something. Our little shopping paradise gives you the chance to browse for new treasures for yourself or your four-legged best friend. This way you can take a piece of icelandic lifestyle home with you.
Our Icelandic Horse Breeding Associations:
In their big booth our four breeding associations IPZV Landesverband Mitteldeutschland e.V. , IPZV Zweinig e.V. , IPV Altenburger Land e.V. and Islandpferdeverein Südharz e.V. will tell you a lot about their horses. Learn more about their strong nerves, enthusiasm, personality and the characteristic will to please. Here you will experience a special sense of community that you can only find among Icelandic horse lovers!
Gear Shift in Action:
What are Icelandic horses most famous for? Exactly, for their ability to not only master three, but five gaits! In our Action Ring you get the opportunity to get inspired by the gentle and comfortable tölt as well as the rapid flying pace. Additionally, our Icelandics will prove their courage and surefootedness in our new X-Trail.