HORSE ROUND UP
7 DAYS - ICELANDIC TRADITIONS
During the end of September the free running horses are rounded up from the mountain Vatnsnesfjall, district of Vesturhóp in the Northwest of Iceland, to a fold and sorted out by the owners. Mares, foals and young ones give up the summer freedom yet before the winter returns. This is one of the traditional local events for horse farmers and a great experience for Horse Lovers. And at the end of the day we join a party with singing and dancing to celebrate the successful return of the horses. We offer you to join and experience this event on horseback - Great autumn colours , traditional farm life and a lot of horses!
Program "Horse round up "
Day 1, We: Arrival
Welcome at the airport Keflavík or in Reykjavík between 14.00-17.00 p.m., transfer to Brekkulækur (approx. 3,5 h.) Dinner. Night lodging (as the following 5 nights) at horse farm Brekkulækur.
Day 2, Th: Brekkulækur - Gauksmyri
We get acquainted with the horses, on which we will join the round up. First riding stage together with free running herd along the river Miðfjardará and crossing a fjord.
Day 3, Fr: Gauksmyri - Grund
We take actively part in gathering the horses, both on foot and on horseback.
Day 4, Sa: Þverárett
Now we help to drive the horses downhill to the fold Þverárrétt, where they will be sorted out by their owners. In the late evening there will be a party and dance –get together with the farmer!
Day 5, Su: Breiðabólstaðir – Gauksmyri - Brekkulækur
A long riding day back to Brekkulækur, with great views to the seaside and nice riding paths.
Day 6, Mo: Reykjavík
After breakfast Transfer to Reykjavík. Night - Lodging in a downtown guesthouse.
Day 7, Tu: Departure
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