Skagafjordur is one of the most well known destinations for horse riding and is often named as the district that is the cradle of Icelandic horsemanship. This, the history of man and horse has been intertwined for centuries. Skagafjordur is home to many of the famous breeding farms in the land, and many of the best ancestors of the Icelandic horse population come from the district, for example: Hrafn from Holtsmuli, Ofeigur from Flugumyri, Hervar from Saudarkrokur og Feykir from Hafsteinsstodum.

In Skagafjordur there are three horse-riding associations, Stigandi, Lettfeti and Svadi.

Every year there are many popular events in Skagafjordur that relate to horses. In Skagafjordur there are several horse rental facilities, also available are long or short horse riding trips, performances/exhibitions by/about the Icelandic horse and visits to breeding farms.