Icelandic Horse
Breeding Farm
We are a family-operated Icelandic horse
breeding farm in South Iceland
Vorsabær II is a family-operated Icelandic horse breeding farm in South Iceland. With over 100 horses on the farm and around 15 foals born each summer, our breeding program is built on carefully selected bloodlines, performance quality, and long-term breeding vision.
Alongside our breeding program, we also offer carefully guided horseback riding in South Iceland for guests who would like to experience our horses firsthand.
Our horses are bred, raised, and trained here at Vorsabær II, with daily care forming the foundation of our breeding program.
Guests who wish to experience the farm environment firsthand are welcome to join a guided farm visit at Vorsabær II, where daily life in the stable and breeding program is explained in more detail.
A Long-Term Breeding Vision
Our breeding program is built on decades of careful selection. Every pairing is planned with long-term genetic goals in mind - focusing on rideability, temperament, conformation, and expressive tölt. We prioritize quality, sound structure, and sustainable development of the Icelandic horse.
THE FOUNDATION
The Legacy of Litla-Jörp 1
Around 90% of all our horses at Vorsabæ 2 trace their pedigree back to the remarkable mare Litla‑Jörp 1 frá Vorsabæ 1. Björn purchased her in 1978, when she was already 15 years old, fully trained, and serving as a reliable riding horse for her previous owner. Þorkell Bjarnason, who was the Horse Breeding judge in Iceland at that time, judged the mare, receiving 8.0 for conformation, 7.78 for riding abilities, and an overall score of 7.89 — an impressive result for a mare with relatively limited training for a breeding judgement.
That same summer, Björn competed with her in a local riding club event, placing 3rd in B‑Flokkur (four‑gait) and 4th in Tölt T1.
Today, her bloodlines continue to influence the direction of Vorsabær II.
The Farm & Herd
Over 100 Icelandic horses
Approximately 15 foals annually
Carefully selected breeding mares
Performance-tested stallions
Raised and trained in the open South Iceland landscape
International Partnerships & Exports
Horses from Vorsabær II have been exported internationally to buyers in Germany, the United States, Denmark, France, and other European markets.
The best known offspring of Litla‑Jörp 1 is the stallion Gassi frá Vorsabæ 2, admired for his elegance and outstanding Tölt (received 9,5 for Tölt). Other daughters of Litla‑Jörp 1 include Litla‑Jörp 2 (sired by Þröstur frá Teigi), Kolfreyja (sired by Kolgrímur frá Kjarnholtum), and Tign frá Vorsabæ 2, a daughter of Hrafn frá Holtsmúla and full sister to Gassi. These mares have all numerous first‑prize offsprings and continue to shape the breeding at Vorsabæ 2 through their descendants.
Mares from Neistastaðir
Stefanía is born and raised at the farm Neistastaðir and she brought several breeding mares with her to Vorsabær 2 when Björn and Stefanía started their breeding together. They have contributed greatly to the quality of our herd. Among their notable offspring are:
Hagur frá Vorsabæ 2 – Nordic Champion in 4-gait the year 2024
Ássa frá Neistastöðum – the highest‑judged mare in Denmark the year 2000
Galsi frá Neistastöðum – winner of A‑Flokkur (five‑gait) at the Fákur riding club the year 2001
Breeding Philosophy
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Stallions
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Breeding Mares
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Horses for Sale
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Lease a Mare
Have you fallen in love with a stallion in Iceland that you want to get offspring from? Or have you seen one of our breeding mares and feel that her offspring would be just what you are looking for?
We can offer you the opportunity to lease a breeding mare from us that you can cover with a stallion of your choice here in Iceland!
This Is How It Works
We handle everything: Transportation to the stallion and back, ultrasounds, and care until the foal is weaned. We will treat the foal as our own. The foal will be registered frá Vorsabæ II and bred and owned in your name.
Breeding Inquiries
If you are interested in acquiring a horse or breeding stock, or in establishing a long-term partnership, we welcome serious inquiries.
We can send you information about the mares we offer for lease, including prices and details on how it works.
If you have a specific breeding mare in mind, feel welcome to ask if she is available to lease for breeding.
In addition to our breeding work, visitors may book a guided farm visit or explore our horseback riding experiences.