Dörte Mitgau

Dörte Mitgau is an Icelandic horse rider and trainer whose work centers on developing horses and helping riders improve their skills. Based at Norderheide in Bispingen, she offers horse training and riding instruction, and welcomes enquiries about training arrangements, courses and lessons. Her site shares updates from her work with Icelandic horses, including training sessions, competition appearances, breeding and foal news, and videos and photographs.

Mitgau has competed at major events such as the DIM and MEM, earning notable results with horses including Jarl and Isbjörn, and has been named to the IPZV A-kader and MEM-kader. She also presents horses at events and shares insights into preparation for disciplines such as Tölt, Viergang and pace training. Alongside her equestrian activities, the site features a selection of handmade wooden gift items, created on commission for an artist.

Mitgau highlights products and support from sponsors, including Olimond natural feed supplements, which she uses as supplements for her horses’ health