Ein Podcast über Island und Islandpferde. Wir sprechen mit den Taktgebern der Szene - Pferdemenschen, die etwas zu sagen haben. EYJA is all about Iceland and Icelandic Horses. In our podcast we talk to horse people who have something to say. Enjoy the show!
Auf Hestaland bei Borgarnes treffen wir ein Jahr nach unserem ersten Gespräch abermals mit Guðmar Þór Pétursson zusammen und hören von der speziellen Kombination seines Hofes als professioneller Trainingsstall, gemütliches Urlaubsquartier und Basis für fantastische Treks und Workshops. Guðmar erklärt mit zusätzlichen Details seine Philosophie der Ausbildung rund ums Islandpferd und wie er dem Ideal vom "Thinking Rider" möglichst nahekommen will, während Hestaland zugleich höchstes Service-Level und "Great Experiences" in der Kombination des Reitens z.B. mit Fotografie und Literatur, Kochen und Stricken in Einklang bringt. / One year after our first sit-down we meet once again with Guðmar Þór Pétursson at Hestaland and listen to him describe not only what makes this venue so unique when it comes to training, accommodation and fantastic treks and workshops. Guðmar also explains in even greater detail his philosophy of how having a "thinking rider" benefits horse welfare and how together with his team at Hestaland he keeps striving for the highest level in guest service while creating "great experiences" in combining riding e.g. with photography and literature, cooking and knitting. Enjoy!
21 Dec 2025
EYJA Taktgeber - Anne Stine Haugen
Ihren zweiten Weltmeisterititel gewann sie im Sommer 2025 in Birmenstorf, nun läutet Norwegens Viergangs-Ass Anne Stine Haugen die 2025/2026er Wintersaison von Sprechstunden bei EYJA ein. Diesen tollen Talk hört Ihr hier auch als Podcast, und wir wünschen Euch ein wunderbares Hörvergnügen, wenn Anne Stine, die mit ihrer Familie in Dänemark auf Stald Gavnholt lebt, von ihrer Kindheit und den ersten Islandpferde-Begegnungen erzählt, von ihren Träumen, Zielen und Prioritäten und warum ihr das Leben als "true horse girl" soviel bedeutet. / After winning her second World Championship title in the summer of 2025 in Birmenstorf, Norway's four-gait ace Anne Stine Haugen joins us for the season opener of the 2025/2026 talks on EYJA. Enjoy listening in when Anne Stine, who together with her family resides at Stald Gavnholt in Denmark, talks about her childhood and getting to know Icelandic horses, about her dreams, goals and priorities and why life as a "true horse girl" means so much to her to this day.
26 Oct 2024
EYJA Taktgeber - Guðmar Þór Pétursson
Guðmar Þór Pétursson discusses his Icelandic farm Hestaland, which blends professional training, vacation lodging, and treks, and shares his philosophy on living with Icelandic horses in this interview.
22 Oct 2024
EYJA Taktgeber - Sara Sigurbjörnsdóttir
Sara Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Icelandic five-gait world champion, shares personal insights on horsemanship and the vital partnership between humans and horses in this interview.
Therese Holmgren and Nils-Christian Larsen explore the therapeutic power of red and infrared light for both horses and riders in this interview episode.
11 Aug 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Dr. Georg Veith
Dr. Georg Veith, head veterinarian for IPZV, discusses horse welfare, his daily priorities, and offers both criticism and praise for those involved in equestrian sports in this interview.
10 Aug 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Markus Hauschild
Photographer Markus Hauschild shares his experiences discovering Iceland's nature and culture with EYJA, inspiring listeners with the beauty of the island in this interview.
16 Apr 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Þorvaldur Kristjánsson
Þorvaldur Kristjánsson discusses his transition from Icelandic Breeding Leader to co-owner of Hótel Holt, exploring the connection between art, horse breeding aesthetics, and Icelandic horse trends in this interview.
7 Apr 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Sigurður Vignir Matthíasson
Sigurður Vignir Matthíasson discusses horses, family, and the importance of home during a conversation at his stable in Reykjavík, Iceland, in this interview.
6 Apr 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Silvia Ufer
Silvia Ufer, Chairwoman of the Finnish Icelandic Horse Association, shares her journey from Germany to Finland and discusses the unique experience of living with Icelandic horses in northern Europe in this interview.
12 Mar 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Irene und Uli Reber
Irene and Uli Reber share their memories and philosophy regarding their life with Icelandic horses, including their priorities in sports, breeding, and education in an interview.
11 Mar 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Rúnar Þór Guðbrandsson
Rúnar Þór Guðbrandsson, founder of Hrímnir, discusses the 20-year history of his family business and projects like Horses of Iceland and EQUITANA in this interview.
Dr. Susanna Kleindienst, Júlio Borba, Walter Feldmann, and Alexander Sgustav discuss the value of classical dressage elements in Icelandic horse training at miia:momentum 2022 in Vienna in this interview episode.
2 Mar 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Karin und Martin Heller
Karin Heller and Martin Heller discuss their Hestar Hof Heller farm in Switzerland, offering insights into their operations in this interview episode.
2 Mar 2023
EYJA Taktgeber - Árni Björn Pálsson
Árni Björn Pálsson discusses his work at Kvistir stud farm in Hella, South Iceland, offering insights into Icelandic horse breeding in this interview.
4 Oct 2022
EYJA - Josefine, Paul & Henning
Josefine van Vessem, Paul Delb, and Henning Drath introduce themselves as the creators of EYJA, offering insights into their roles and vision in this interview episode.
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Guðmar Þór Pétursson
Sara Sigurbjörnsdóttir
Therese Holmgren
Nils-Christian Larsen
Dr Georg Veith
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