Steen Icelandic Horses

Established in 1990, Steen Icelandic Horses is a 12 acre farm located near the town of Slocan in the beautiful Slocan Valley, British Columbia. Here you will find Tammy and Don Steen, owner/operators who breed, raise, train, promote and sell Icelandic Horses, teach TTEAM  and TTouch Training, riding lessons and clinics, starting young horses and offer onsite farrier services. A growing number of people have bought horses from us. You could be next.

Upon arrival you are greeted with the sight of a large comfy log home and spacious post and beam barn. Picturesque corrals and pastures are surrounded by the forested majesty of the Valhalla and Selkirk Mountains.

Bordering the farm is a beautiful Rail Trail with excellent footing, river views and a bird sanctuary. This trail runs the length of the Slocan Valley and ends at nearby Slocan Lake, a stunning spot with a gazebo for picnics and beach access for the horses.

An outdoor grass arena provides an area for schooling, with stalls and small pens for initial handling and halter training. A riding and sleighing track connects with miles of trails and dirt roads.

The breeding herd consists of mares chosen for their easy tolt, exceptional character and willingness.Top breeding lines include Orri fra Pufu, the current Icelandic sensation; Segul fra Stora-Hof, top import from Iceland; Lettir fra Ey, known for producing elegant, easygoing horses with exceptional gaits, and the legendary producers Rafn fra Holtsmula, Bjorgford fra Hvanneyri and  Bylur and Hordur fra Kolkuosi. Sales are backed with a suitability guarantee.

Clinics and lessons are available with Tammy Steen. She is a level II TTEAM Practitioner who has worked with  accomplished instuctors Robyn Hood and her sister Linda Tellington-Jones (TTEAM), Sue Faulkner-March and Olga Comeau (Centered Riding), Peggy Cummings (Connected Riding), Diddi Bardarson (Icelandic champion), Christine Schwartz (trainer and author), Richard Crossley (combined driving) and Joni Lynn Peters(eventing). Fun and effective, you will find Tammy’s teaching to be a unique blend that reflects her genuine interest in offering a successful, cooperative and humane way of learning the equestrian arts.

Many of our clients enjoy pleasure, trail and family horses. Starting these types of horses is our specialty, with some going on to drive in the cart or sleigh, jump and/or games as well. Tammy’s trademark is to produce horses that are soft, supple, quiet, willing, happy and capable of thinking their way through a variety of complex situations. Outside horses are currently being accepted for training.

Often, you will find Tammy working horses with Jo Buckland. Jo is a Level I TTEAM practioner who operates Jo’s Training Stables nearby where she practices REAL training-Respectful Empathetic, Aware Learning. Trading services back and forth to help each other, Tammy and Jo are an excellent example of teamwork and cooperation.

Onsite farrier service is provided by Don Steen. Trained in Oklahoma where there he was called "Forgemaster" by his fellow students, Don is an expert with a gentle hand towards the horses.

So there you have it, Steen Icelandic Horses where we breed, raise, train, promote and sell Icelandic Horses, teach TTeam and TTouch Training, riding lessons and clinics, starting young horses and offer onsite farrier services. Come explore the exciting world of Icelandic horses! Become one of the growing number of people to buy one or more horses from us!  Let us know how we can be of service to you!!