SAGA SHOP - Haust I Fall 2019

26 Icelandair Stopover BY EYGLÓ SVALA ARNARSDÓTTIR. PHOTOS BY LOUISA HACKL / COURTESY OF HORSES OF ICELAND AND THE ICELANDIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION. On August 4, 80 Icelandic horses and their riders “invaded” Berlin in a relay ride from the Victory Column at the Brandenburg Gate to the grounds of the World Championships for Icelandic Horses at the Equestrian Park in Karlshorst. Stunned spectators observed these graceful and colorful creatures pass them by as the proud riders waved their national flags. (Continues on page 28.) ICELAND’S FOUR-LEGGED SPORTING STARS The Icelandic national team won 11 gold medals at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses in Berlin in August—its greatest success since the championships were first held in 1970. Top: The Icelandic national team with their trainers, and the medals and trophies they won. Right: Olil Amble competing in five gait on Álfarinn frá Syðri-Gegnishólum.