For the FEIF Level l Exams:
All participants have completed a 3-month internship (cumulative) with a FEIF level III trainer or above. The trainer must be willing to attest to this in writing. Additionally, applicants should fulfill six of the following requirements:

1. Earn 50% of their income as a trainer or work 20 hours per week as a trainer
2. Be included in the national ranking or have a student who is included in the national ranking
3. Have national Icelandic horse judging certification (FEIF Level “B” or above)
4. Have ridden or trained a horse judged over 7.80 for ride-ability in a breeding assessment
5. Provide a 500 word letter of recommendation that addresses professionalism, communication, problem-solving, and progress from a client who has had a horse in training for 3 months or more AND a letter of recommendation from a student who has been taking lessons for 3 months or more (please email letters to education@icelandics.org)
6. Have experience hosting a clinic with at least 6 persons
7. Participation in a demonstration of the Icelandic horse at a public event such as a horse fair or expo. Should include a thorough verbal presentation by the applicant of the special qualities of the Icelandic horse.
8. Completed Knapamerki levels 1-4
9. Completed Riding Badge competition level 2 and pleasure riding level 2
10. Have certification in equine studies from a university or comparable educational entity

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For the USIHC Basic Instructor Exams:
All participants have worked professionally as a teacher/trainer with Icelandic horses for a minimum of three months. Additionally, applicants should fulfill four of the following requirements:

1. Earn 50% of their income as a trainer or work 20 hours per week as a trainer
2. Be included in the national ranking or have a student who is included in the national ranking
3. Have national Icelandic horse judging certification (FEIF Level “B” or above)
4. Have ridden or trained a horse judged over 7.80 for ride-ability in a breeding assessment
5. Provide a 500 word letter of recommendation that addresses professionalism, communication, problem-solving, and progress from a student who has been taking lessons for 3 months or more (please email letter to education@icelandics.org)
6. Have experience hosting a clinic with at least 6 persons
7. Participation in a demonstration of the Icelandic horse at a public event such as a horse fair or expo. Should include a thorough verbal presentation by the applicant of the special qualities of the Icelandic horse.
8. Completed Knapamerki levels 1-4
9. Completed Riding Badge competition level 2 and pleasure riding level 2
10. Have certification in equine studies from a university or comparable educational entity