“Great idea to have the clinic horses on the trek. The group dynamics made this a most pleasant experience. Truly a Global village group. My reflections: an 'everyone inclusive' fun and enriching time in my lifes journey. Thank you all for that wonderful contribution.”
SUSAN BUNGE , ONTARIO CANADA

“As the lessons progressed, all the pieces fit together and I think I progressed more than any other clinic I have taken. I really liked how when I explained some difficulty to Gudmar, he really listened to me and if he didn't have an answer right then, he still mentally worked on it while he was attending to someone else. I have taken many clinics from some very well-known Icelandic trainers and this was the most productive for me.
My dad had special health concerns and he was very well taken care of. I will be eternally grateful that I got to spend this time with my 82-year old dad. Thank you for organizing such a fantastic trip and being so accommodating. It will be a trip I will always treasure in my memories.”
SANDIE WEAVER, CA

“The clinic was excellent and you cannot get much better than Gudmar. He was focused and attentive to each of us and matched me very well with both horses. I thought the staff wonderful! I would definatley take another trip with A2I. I loved the fact that we used the same horses on the trek that we did in the clinic and was given the opportunity to work with them”
MARIANNE WELCH , KY

“Thanks to all for your contributions to a wonderful trip! It was great getting to know people from all over who are as nutty about their Icies as I am ;-)”
KYDEE SHEETZ , MN

“One of the best clinics/vacations I have ever taken. I learned so much from Gudmar as usual. He was very motivational. Thank you to all who made this a memorable event. I will always remember the colors of Iceland and its gentle people”
LAURA COLICCHIO, MD
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“This was a great experience for me! I loved it, had fun, and learned alot.”
CARMEN KUHNS, NM

“I've been on many wonderful riding holidays - to Ireland, France, and Wyoming. But this trip was by far the best. I learned more in 5 days of riding than in all the other lessons I've ever had combined. Rebecca and Joe complemented Gudmar in their depth of experience with both horses and the country and managed the riding schedule with the other activities in an extremely efficient and thoughtful manner. It was a terrific trip in every way.”
EMILY BECK, MAINE

“I am amazed how comfortable I now feel not only on a horse but around them as well. What a great feeling to overcome many anxieties. The combination of Rebecca, Joe and Gudmar is perfect and their enthusiasm is catching. Their interactions with us (as students) was supportive and resulted in much confidence being developed. Many, many thanks!.”
GEOFFREY YOUNG, MAINE

“We could not have been made more comfortable or more happy with the group and arrangements. Pace was fast and thorough. Time spent when not in group was often very informative. Having daylight so late made for long, fun, exciting, productive days. We put 2 weeks into 1.”
JIM & BARBARA STANLEY, MAINE

“The trip was fantastic. I wanted to learn more about Iceland and Icelandic horses and was not disappointed. The clinics were great and I feel that I am going home with a good basic foundation that I can build upon. The side trips were fun and the weather only made them more memorable.”
SHERYL SIMPSON, MAINE

“I am quite happy with my Iceland experience. Our clinician was a good communicator, conscientious, humorous, and patient. I appreciated how Rebecca & Joe made a big effort to consider everyone’s individual needs. ”
PATRICK STEWART, BC

“The trip was an awesome experience full of fun and learning. It was well organized, and the clinician was a very good communicator. The facilities were great, and the meals alone were well worth the trip! I highly recommend this type of trip as it was unique, fun and a great experience! I’m looking forward to going again in the future.”
KRISTA WESCOTT, MAINE

“I am very happy I took this trip. I learned a lot. Everyone was accommodating to a slower paced rider. ”
LUCINDA LANDON, RI

“This trip was about as perfect a fit for the description you gave. There were moments of such supreme perfection and delight for me that I could only describe them as poetry;the sublime whiteness of the glacier, the silliness of the silica mask (at the Blue Lagoon) which made us all Northern nubians, and the shadows of lava in the spirit of black stallions.”
ANDREA HANSON, MAINE