Svenska Islandshastforbundet

What Svenska Islandshastforbundet does

Svenska Islandshästförbundet (SIF) is the national sports federation governing Icelandic horse sport in Sweden, affiliated with FEIF (International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations) and Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation). The federation organizes national championships across elite (Sport-SM, GK-SM, Lag-SM), youth, senior (65+), and para categories, and operates breeding programs through SIF Avel. It serves approximately 70 affiliated sports clubs (idrottsföreningar) and their individual rider/horse-owner members, providing structured competitive pathways from rosette-level entry through international team representation.

The federation's core technology is SportTA, a proprietary competition administration platform owned and operated by SIF that handles event management, competition entries, licensing, membership management, and payments. SportTA is integrated with the HorseDay mobile app for live results and start lists, and with Sportfengur for breeding-class data. SIF has also built digital competition formats — Seniorcupen (video submission for riders 65+), Ridskolekampen (riding school students), and Sverigeritten (distance tracking across 57 of ~70 clubs in 2026) — where participants upload footage to YouTube and submit via SportTA for remote judging.

SIF operates as a Swedish nonprofit federation with 1–10 staff based at its Stockholm headquarters. Revenue is generated through membership fees collected by affiliated clubs, competition entry fees (200–250 SEK per start), per-event licensing (e.g., 50 SEK single license), championship ticket sales (50–500 SEK per day), category/event sponsorships (Agria, Fager, Freyja of Sweden, Stenholmen, Ishof, Nammi Godis, Swedish PetArt), and member benefit programs bundled with Folksam collective accident insurance and discounts through partner organizations. The federation is funded through these streams plus support from the Swedish Sports Confederation, with no private equity or external ownership involvement.

Name

Svenska Islandshastforbundet

Legal name

Svenska Islandshästförbundet

Website

https://icelandichorse.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Svenska Islandshästförbundet is the Swedish national sports federation for Icelandic horse sport, organizing national championships, digital competitions, breeding programs, and member services across approximately 70 affiliated clubs and individual riders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Sports Federation

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Equestrian sports federation
• Icelandic horse breeding
• National riding championships
• Equestrian competition management
• Horse sport membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue from members in affiliated sports clubs paying membership dues. Four membership tiers: Senior (from age 27), Junior (0 to end of year turning 26), Family, and Introduction. Members receive accident insurance, competition license access, the Islandshästen magazine, and event/education participation.
2. Competition and Event Revenue: Revenue from competition entries (e.g., 200 SEK per start in Seniorcupen, 250 SEK per class in Ridskolekampen), ticket sales to major championships (50–500 SEK per day/meeting), and box/hay sales at events.
3. Competition Licensing: Annual or single-event rider licenses sold via SportTA (e.g., Level 4 license: single 50 SEK or annual license). Required for participation in competitive events.
4. Sponsorships: Revenue and in-kind support from sponsors including Agria (insurance), Fager (horse bits), and category sponsors for specific championship events. Sponsors receive branding, judge booth naming, and category sponsorships.
5. Merchandise and Publications: Revenue from sales of supporter merchandise (piqué, hoodie, caps) at the SIF tent during championships, and potentially from the magazine Islandshästen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Svenska Islandshästförbundet is the national sports federation for Icelandic horse sport in Sweden. It organizes national and Nordic championships (Sport-SM, GK-SM, Lag-SM, Nordiska Mästerskapen), participation competitions (Sverigeritten, Seniorcupen, Ridskolekampen), and operates the proprietary SportTA competition administration platform. The federation provides membership services including collective accident insurance via Folksam, the Islandshästen magazine, education programs, breeding evaluations (SIF Avel), and parasport support for riders with disabilities.

Product overview

Svenska Islandshästförbundet (SIF) operates a comprehensive Icelandic horse sports ecosystem consisting of championship events (Sport-SM, GK-SM, Lag-SM, Nordiska Mästerskapen), participation competitions (Sverigeritten, Seniorcupen, Ridskolekampen), digital infrastructure (SportTA platform), insurance services through Folksam, and member benefits through partner organizations. The organization also supports parasport through adaptive equipment programs and provides education and training resources for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIF Avel: Breeding section of Svenska Islandshästförbundet focused on Icelandic horse breeding programs and evaluations.
• SportTA

Products and services

• Sport-SM (Swedish Sport Championships) Annual Swedish national championships for Icelandic horse sport featuring tölting (T1, T2), four-gait (V1), five-gait (F1), and pace races (P1, P2, P3, PP1) disciplines, plus breeding championships (Avels-SM) and team competitions. Held at Himmelstalund in Norrköping.
• GK-SM (Gæðingakeppni Championships) Swedish national championships in Gæðingakeppni (breeding competition format) held at Himmelstalund in Norrköping, featuring GDK (young horses), GDT (tölt), GDB (four-gait), GDA (five-gait), and GDY (young rider) classes.
• Lag-SM (Team Championships) National youth team championships for Icelandic horses for riders aged 13–21 years. Teams of four or six riders compete in 13 disciplines including tölt, four-gait, five-gait, trail, speedpass, dressage, and team shows. Includes digital qualification process.
• Nordiska Mästerskapen (Nordic Championships) Annual Nordic championships bringing together the best Icelandic horse riders from Nordic countries. Held 4–9 August 2026 at Margaretehof in Everöd, Skåne.
• Sverigeritten (Sweden Ride) Annual distance competition running 1 February to 30 September where members track kilometers with their horses. Associations compete for a traveling trophy; activities include riding, walking, cycling, and training. Includes sub-events like Påskutmaningen (Easter Challenge) and Töltkampen.
• Seniorcupen Digital competition for members aged 65+ featuring T8, V5, and F3 disciplines. Riders film their performances and submit via SportTA. Competition runs in two periods (22–31 August and 1–10 October 2026). Requires rider license level 4.
• Ridskolekampen (Riding School Challenge) Digital competition for riding school students who are SIF members. Features T8 (tölt) and three-gait programs. Registration opens 1 September through 18 October via SportTA, with judging 19–31 October.
• SportTA (Competition Administration Platform) Competition administration platform for events, membership management, licenses, and payments. Owned and operated by Svenska Islandshästförbundet, adapted for sports federations and associations.
• Insurance Services (Folksam Collective Accident Insurance) Collective accident insurance through Folksam covering members during SIF-organized activities, individual riding/training in Sweden, and travel to/from events. Includes personal accident and liability coverage.
• Member Benefits Program Program offering discounts and benefits to members through partners including Agria (insurance), Fager (horse bits), Swedol, WorldFengur (horse registry), Nordic Wellness, and magazines Islandshästen and Ridsport Island.
• Parasport Services Adaptive riding programs and equipment support for members with disabilities. Includes Parasportlådan equipment loan program, leader training through SvRF, and inclusion guidelines for associations.
• Parasportlådan (Para Sport Box) Equipment loan program for SIF member associations containing adaptive riding equipment including reins with loops, handles for saddles, and facility accessibility checklists. Eight boxes distributed to interested associations in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sweden named best nation for the fourth time at 2024 Nordic Championships with 33 medals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgriacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAgria is the main insurance partner and grensponsor (category sponsor) for SIF's major championships. Their logo appears on the federation's website homepage as a key sponsor. Agria sponsors multiple competition classes (F1 across age groups, judge booth) at Sport-SM and GK-SM, and provides insurance-related member benefits (animal/horse insurance offerings for members).
• FagercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFager (Fagerbits) is a sponsor and partner providing horse bits/equipment. Their logo appears on the homepage as a key sponsor. Fager sponsors P2 and P3 classes at Sport-SM and GK-SM. Members receive discounts through the member benefits program.
• FEIF (International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEIF is the international governing body for Icelandic horse sport. SIF follows FEIF's Rules & Regulations for competitions, breeding (WorldFengur database), ethics and code of conduct, vaccination schedules, and youth competitions. SIF participates in FEIF World Championships and Youth Cup.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIF is affiliated with Riksidrottsförbundet (RF), the umbrella organization for Swedish sports. This affiliation provides access to RF's whistleblowing service (visselblåsartjänst), grants (LOK-stöd, project funding), best practices, and governance frameworks. SIF follows RF's common values foundation and guidelines.
• Nordic WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a member benefit — SIF members receive discounts at Nordic Wellness fitness centers.
• WångenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWången is a meeting place with horses at its center, offering education for horse enthusiasts and horse-near experiences for all. Featured as an education partner on the SIF website alongside Axevalla Hästcentrum.
• Axevalla HästcentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAxevalla Hästcentrum offers vocational school and higher vocational education (yrkeshögskola) as well as short courses for riding club members and entrepreneurs. Featured as an education partner on the SIF website alongside Wången.
• Hästnäringens Nationella Stiftelse (HNS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNS (The Swedish Horse Industry's National Foundation) has developed a values foundation for horse management, training, and competition. SIF's code of conduct incorporates HNS guidelines, including the horse's perspective in line with HNS principles.
• Gerstorps RyttarsällskapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerstorps Ryttarsällskap is the host club for Lag-SM 2026 at Stenholmen in Linköping. SIF collaborates with local clubs to organize national championships.
• Dyggur IslandshästföreningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDyggur Islandshästförening is the host club for Himmelstalund in Norrköping, home venue for Sport-SM and GK-SM. The club has organized numerous national and international competitions at the venue.
• FolksamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFolksam provides the collective accident insurance for SIF members, included with club membership. Covers activities at SIF, district, and club events; individual riding/training; and travel to/from activities.
• Nammi GodisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNammi Godis (Icelandic licorice and sweets) sponsors the Easter Challenge (Påskutmaningen) within Sverigeritten for the third consecutive year, providing Icelandic candy as prizes for lucky participants.
• Freyja of SwedenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrensponsor (category sponsor) for T1 senior, T1 Young Rider, and T1 Junior at Sport-SM. Also sponsors GK-SM (GDB and GDY B-flokk).
• Stenholmen ABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrensponsor for V1 Senior at Sport-SM and GDT/GDY B-flokk at GK-SM. Also sponsors the judge booth at Sport-SM.
• IshofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrensponsor for T2 Senior at Sport-SM and GK-tölt Senior at GK-SM.
• Swedish PetArt by CarolineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the Feather Prize at Sport-SM.
• SportTA (developed/maintained by Consid)coreTechnology or IntegrationSportTA is the proprietary competition administration system owned and administered by Svenska Islandshästförbundet. The system is noted as being built/adjusted for sports federations and clubs. Powered/developed with support from Consid (consid.com/sportta).

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Recent moves5 records

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Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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