A Viking saga since 874
Our horse riding traditions started with the settlement of Iceland in 874.
Since then, the horse and the Icelandic people have been living together, in balance, with the elements of our harsh and unpredictable nature.
Me and my horses are the same; carved out by our environment.
We only offer top quality horses equipment and food
Our farm Efri-Úlfsstaðir is a place that Icelanders and people from all over the world come to enjoy and celebrate the Icelandic horse.
The farm’s surroundings offer amazing opportunities for beautiful riding tours that are secluded from the rest of the world.
Our goal with each retreat is for our guests to establish a unique bond with their horse that will last a lifetime.
To help you establish that bond we practice yoga and mindfulness to open our hearts and minds for these most earth connected creatures Iceland has to offer.
The Icelandic horse whisperer
Through my lifelong relationship with horses, training and exploring possibilities and growth with horses, I’ve learned, when human & horse hearts entwine, magic happens…
I am a witness to the human heart opening and receiving through the generous and loving spirit of horse. I call it magic. There is no being more kind, generous, giving and loving as horse. We humans can feel this truth deep down when we start to truly trust and listen to this great teacher – the horse.
Our awe and fascination can quickly become a lifelong love affair with a love being we call horse…
Hörður Bender mission is to “create meaningful and joyful connection between horses and humans”. Hörður´s passion for bringing horses unconditional love and empowerment to others, blossomed through his lifelong sharing of profound relationships with his own horses. Hörður credits his horses for guiding his life path of learning and teaching compassionate horsemanship to those who are drawn to connecting with horses in a profound and meaningful way. Hörður sees himself as their co-facilitator and assistant the horses are the masters, he their student.
When you come for a visit to my farm I guarantee that you will only get top quality horses and the best locally
produced food.
I will make sure you will have the right horse and I before we go riding you will get a riding lesson to make sure you feel comfortable with your horse. After the riding we all gather around my kitchen table for a wonderful meal and lively conversations.
Look forward having you as my guests – welcome!
Do not miss this opportunity when you are in Iceland to get to know real Icelandic horses on a real Icelandic horse breeding farm.
Mr. Iceland combines nature, culture, and animal life to create the best experience for you. The Icelandic farm living is different from others, and we want you to know all about it.
We firmly believe in nature and everything it has for us. We create an adventure around nature with our beautiful friends, the Icelandic horses.
You will fall in love for them as soon as you meet them! Enjoy some yoga and meditation time if you like to, and we will end our day by sharing an extraordinary meal as a family. We love to know everyone and their life stories!
Here are some memories of our tours.
Horse riding tours for very special moments
We have a long experience in welcoming VIP´s and honeymooners where we do something very special.
Spending few days at the farm while riding, yoga, sightseeing and bathing in our amazing natural hot springs is something we love to do.
Get in touch with us and allow us to surprise you!
Hi my friend!
We can’t wait to have you at the farm and show you all the magic Iceland has to offer.
The horse represents the most masterful form of earth energy in Iceland. It provides us with momentum so reliable, so supportive that you can ride your horse toward any goal, no matter how difficult the terrain. A horse personality is fully awakened, fully alive and cannot be defeated.
The Horse’s freedom becomes available to us to only through opening your heart to our amazing Icelandic nature.
Love to you my friend,
Hörður
We share their passion for good, local food and quality in everything we do
Mr Iceland will be the proud sponsor of the Icelandic Culinary Team at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or 2025!
This partnership means so much to us, as we truly share the team’s passion for good, locally sourced food and an unwavering commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We believe in the power of culinary excellence to bring people together and highlight the rich flavors of our region.
As the team prepares for this incredible competition, I want to wish them all the best. Your hard work and dedication are inspiring, and I have no doubt you will represent Iceland with pride. I can’t wait to see all the amazing dishes you create!
When the competition is over, I look forward to welcoming you back to the farm for some quality time in the kitchen. Let’s continue to celebrate the joy of cooking together!
What they say about us
We are proud of the fact that our guests have voted us for being the best experience of all experiences in Iceland.
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