Disinfecting of riding equipment
It is important to follow the regulation regarding the disinfecting of used riding clothes. Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C) or dry cleaned. Items which can not be washed or dry cleaned need to be disinfected at least five days prior to arriving in Iceland. The Icelandic Veterinary Authority recommends the broad-spectrum disinfectant Virkon S for disinfection. Saddles, bridles and other used leather gear may not be brought into the country.
Please understand that these precautions are necessary because there are no contagious animal diseases in Iceland. Horses are not vaccinated and are therefore susceptible to infectious agents from abroad. Please help us to protect Iceland's fragile nature! For further information please click
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