The Icelandic Horse

For more than 1000 years, the Icelandic Horse was bred isolated on the island of Iceland.

Its origin came out of a variety of horses, which the Vikings had brought to Iceland.

Of cause they only brought their best horses with them.

To guarantee the purity of the breed, it is banned to bring a horse to Iceland until today. Also, an Icelandic Horse which leaves Iceland can never return.

The Icelandic Horse is tough. Used to the rough climate of Iceland they are able to stay outside all winter. They get a beautiful thick winter coat.

The horses are slow maturing and are first to be ridden, when they are 4-5 years old.

However, they can be ridden till their late twenties or early thirties.

The Icelandic Horses are surefooted and have strong and healthy hooves and legs. Rough terrain is usually no problem. They come in nearly every color.

This breed is famous for their friendly and social behavior. They are very versatileand usually extremely healthy compared to other breeds. Low vet bills and lower food costs make up quickly for the higher purchase price in the beginning.

The Icelandic Horse fits very well in the busy lifestyle of today since it does not immediately forget, what it has learned before.