Weekend clinic 17-18 January 2026
Join us for a weekend of learning, inspiration, and fun on 17–18 January 2026.
Dísa has been to Megalong several times before, and her clinics are always a fantastic opportunity to grow your connection with your horse — and your understanding of the tölt!
Clinic format:
- Day 1 (Saturday): 45-minute private lesson
- Day 2 (Sunday): Choose between another private lesson or two duo lessons
- Theory session: Focus on seat and riding aids (with special attention to the tölt)
- Facilities: Lessons on our oval track and in our arena
- Horses: Bring your own or borrow one of our school horses
Spots available:
• 8 riding participants – $375 per rider
• Fence sitting also available (message us to book)
About Disa:
Dísa is a qualified young horse trainer and riding instructor from Hólar University in Iceland. She has over 20 years of experience training and teaching internationally and is also an International Breeding Judge, Sport Judge, and Gaedinga Judge.
Her teaching combines deep knowledge, patience, and passion for helping riders and horses find harmony together.
Weekend clinic 21-22 March 2026
Hanne Dueholm Nielsen | Signe | Sanne
Megalong Icelandics is excited to host a special clinic weekend on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026, featuring a wonderful international team bringing together riding, groundwork, and Icelandic-inspired culture.
We are thrilled to welcome Hanne Dueholm Nielsen back to Australia from Denmark (Hanne previously held a clinic at Megalong in 2020). She will be joined by her daughter Signe (who many will remember from her time working at Megalong Icelandics) and Sanne, a Nordic knitting expert offering a unique cultural addition to the weekend.
Riding with Hanne
Hanne is a true horsewoman with decades of experience in the Icelandic horse community. Her riding sessions will focus on developing balance, confidence, clear communication and harmony, using what she describes as “Icelandic dressage” — supportive training for both the body and mind of the horse, and a practical toolbox for riders to take home.
Groundwork with Signe
Signe will lead the groundwork sessions, focusing on building connection, responsiveness and understanding through simple, effective exercises. These sessions are designed to support training under saddle as well as everyday handling, helping horse and rider become more confident and clear together.
Nordic Knitting & Culture with Sanne
To complement the horse sessions, Sanne will run a relaxed and inspiring Lopapeysa-inspired knitting and culture course, exploring Icelandic knitting traditions, patterns and colour choices, and the role of craft in wellbeing. Participants will also have the chance to knit together during the weekend.
Please bring knitting needles size 4 and yarn if you have it (there will also be an option to preorder yarn).
Cost & Places
The cost for a riding participant is $375 for the full weekend, with only 12 riding spots available, so early bookings are recommended.
📩 For bookings and enquiries, please contact Megalong Icelandics directly via info@megalongicelandichorses.com.au
