Fire & Ice Icelandic Horses

Fire & Ice Icelandic Horses Icelandic training facility, operated by Alicia Marie Flanigan Thank you for your understanding.

All visits are by appointment only, feel free to contact us with questions and or to schedule a visit. Both Fire & Ice Icelandic Horses, and The Icelandic Tack Shack are located on our farm which is also our private home. We have farm dogs that need to be put away prior to your arrival for both you and your vehicles safety.

08/19/2025

Svipur has found his person

Svipur is a 10-year-old gelding — the kind of horse everyone adores. He is a wonderful riding partner with a heart of gold and an endless, clear-beated, smooth tölt. Handsome, trustworthy, light on the reins, and lots of experience.

Whether you want to relax on quiet rides or tölting for miles with a smile on your face, Svipur is always up for it — inside, outside, alone, or in a group. He’s happy to go wherever you point him, from leisurely hacks to spirited rides.

He is excellent in all handling situations:
* Great with the farrier and chiropractor
* Calm in cross ties
* Easy to trailer load
* Enjoys baths (especially having his face washed!)
* Stands still while mounting with and without a mounting block, from both sides
He’s also wonderful for ponying and riding ba****ck.

On top of it all, Svipur has even competed in the fun “milk tölt” (the PG-13 version of the beloved beer tölt)

Buttons says it’s too hot to barn cat.
08/13/2025

Buttons says it’s too hot to barn cat.

Sweet little man nice and cozy under mom
06/30/2025

Sweet little man nice and cozy under mom

Once the rider’s wish list is clear, the search shifts to Iceland, over a month before the client ever steps off the pla...
06/29/2025

Once the rider’s wish list is clear, the search shifts to Iceland, over a month before the client ever steps off the plane. Alicia begins scouting horses, reviewing videos, and speaking with owners and trainers about countless potential matches.

As the list takes shape, she starts narrowing it down to those that could potentially fit the rider’s needs, and lines up a date to go and meet and try out those potential horses.
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01/23/2025

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions. Many believe gel pads are the magic fix to stop saddles from sliding forward. But here's the truth: even the stickiest gel pad won't solve this. the most common reason for your saddle to slide forward is that it isn’t properly leveled (I will explain how to level a saddle with pads in the next post). If your saddle sits level to the ground of the horse, then it won’t slide. The Problem with Gel Pads Against the Skin: When placed directly on your horse’s back, gel pads can cause discomfort and skin damage. Hair gets pulled into the pad’s holes and tugged with every movement, causing inflammation. Over time, this leads to skin & hair damage and even scarring. Any sticky effect of gel pads disappears as soon as your horse sweats, making them useless and harmful when used directly on the skin. Ps (Not all gel pads are made equally! Some are designed with different shaped holesTo minimize friction. However the most common type has this problem.)Years ago, I noticed something alarming with horses used for summer treks. They were ridden all season with gel pads directly on their skin. When I removed the saddles, I’d see visible, inflamed bumps where hair had worked its way into the pad’s holes. By fall, as their winter coats grew in, scars appeared in the exact spots where the inflammation had been. Don’t worry—you don’t need to toss your gel pad! Just layer it over top of a full pad. There are also many excellent half and full pads available with wool or memory foam on the bottom and gel on top. With these, you don’t need to worry.

12/24/2024

We wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. This is the first time in a couple years that both Austin & Alicia are home to celebrate the holidays as a family. We are enjoying every moment together.

Alicia and Hnokki during their final riding exam at Hólar university, concluding the first semester of school and Markin...
12/17/2024

Alicia and Hnokki during their final riding exam at Hólar university, concluding the first semester of school and Marking the beginning of Christmas vacation 🎄 proud of this couple and all their ever growing accomplishments together 🤍🤍

🌟Giveaway alert🌟The holidays are just around the corner and we would like to kick it off with a give away sure to have y...
11/21/2024

🌟Giveaway alert🌟
The holidays are just around the corner and we would like to kick it off with a give away sure to have your horse shining this holiday season ✨
The rules are simple, all you have to do to enter is
~ Follow us
~ Give this post a like
~ tag a friend in the comments who’s horse needs to shine ✨ (the more you tag the more likely you are to win)
~ Share this post to your story

One winner will be drawn on Dec, 15th to win one bottle of Carr & Day & Martine Mane & Tail Conditioner, one bottle of Carr & Day & Martine Dream Coat, and one Carr & Day & Martine Daily Hoof Moisturizer.
your prizes will be shipped to you promptly, participants of all ages and countries welcome🌎 Good luck

Point of the day, With everything we do with our horses be confident, and patient! When asking something of your horse y...
10/12/2024

Point of the day, With everything we do with our horses be confident, and patient! When asking something of your horse you must first decide exactly what response you are looking for from your horse, then you may begin to ask by (apply aids, use + or - reinforcement) and always keep in your mind a clear image of exactly what you are looking for from your horse. Release when your horse makes a step in the right direction and give them a chance to register that response with the (release or reward) before continuing.

Second time seeing the lights here on the farm this year. Love the red, white & blue.
10/11/2024

Second time seeing the lights here on the farm this year. Love the red, white & blue.

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32 Putnam Ridge
Limington, ME
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