About Us
We’ve been offering riding instruction, tours and treks at Staðarhus for nearly 10 years now. We love helping create memorable experiences for people and look forward to doing that for years to come.
International focus – our customers come from across the globe
Facilities – we offer great facilities for riders and travelers alike at Hestaland
Experienced Guides – our guides have great skills and experience with horses
Ride with us in Iceland, feel the natural high for yourself and see what keeps horse lovers returning to the Icelandic countryside summer after summer.
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Guðmar started riding at 6 years old and quickly became an accomplished competition rider. With the goal of promoting the Icelandic breed in America, he moved to Louisville, KY, where he operated a training station for about 10 years. The exception, of course, was during the summers, when he would return to Iceland with his American clients to ride in the highlands. He now resides primarily in Iceland but travels extensively across the US to teach riding instruction clinics.
Linda, an excellent horsewoman, is a graduate of Hólar, Iceland’s equine college where she is currently a riding instructor. She has a very successful past as a competition rider and rode at the World Championships as a young rider to become World Champion in her youth class. She has been running the training station at Hestaland for the last 3 years and is in charge of the shorter day-trip rides at Hestaland. She has also traveled to the US to teach with Guðmar.
An unlikely suspect hailing from Chicago, Christina has settled into Icelandic life quite nicely. While she enjoys riding, you won’t find her riding next with the herd. It’s more likely you’ll work with her prior to your trip, as she is our client liaison, in addition to handling marketing and logistics. During the week, she works at an editor, but she has a passion for cooking and chances are you’ll find her in the guesthouse kitchen during your trek.