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Riding boots - preferably rubber,
because of the rivers we cross.
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Warm jacket or overcoat
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Warm (woolen or fleece) sweater
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Warm socks and gloves, at lest two
pairs, scarf and a cap or hat
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Warm underwear, long if possible
(protects also from chafing)
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For the ladies – sports bra
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Riding trousers
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Track suit
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A pair of slippers to wear in the
accommodation (Icelanders take off their shoes
when entering a house)
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Swim suits, towels, soap etc.
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A small camera to take with you on
the ride
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Band aids and second skin plasters
for chafing
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Insect repellent, gnat net head
cover
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Chocolate or glucose sweets for
strenuous riding days
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Sun lotion for face and lips (with
high sun factor)
Additionally for accommodation on tours 3, 5, 7,
8, 9 and 10:
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Small pillow to sleep on
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Ear plugs. Some people snore !!!
Riding gear which has been used abroad needs to be
dry cleaned or sterilized. A written certificate
is needed to prove that this has been done.
Ishestar Provides
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Warm underwear, long if possible
(protects also from chafing)
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Saddle bags
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Rain wear
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Safety helmet
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Sleeping bag (with a sheet) where
necessary
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Disinfecting of riding gear
Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers,
jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed
(40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving
in Iceland. If participants are not able to do
this before they arrive it can also be done at
Keflavík Airport. But it saves time and money to
have already done it in the home country. Most
hospitals, veterinary clinics and the Red Cross
offer to do the disinfecting.
It is important to obtain a written statement of
the disinfecting in case of inquiries at customs
in Iceland. Saddles, bridles and other leather
gear may not be brought into the country.
Please understand that these precautions are
necessary because there are no contagious animal
diseases (i.e. rabies or foot and mouth diseases)
in Iceland and therefore important to protect the
animals of the country. Please help us to protect
Iceland's fragile nature!
