Iceland might seem a world away from Shelbyville, Kentucky, but at Lettléiki Icelandics, the spirit of the Viking era lives ...

Image via Depositphotos The Icelandic horse, native to Iceland, is renowned for its ability to withstand the island’s extreme climate. These sturdy horses have a dense double winter coat that protects ...

I even went to Iceland in 2023 with this piece and then again in 2024 in the dead of winter ... jackets. We purposefully treat them bad and beat them up. So like when I was working with the horses ...

I nudged the horse into the bitterly cold gale force wind, turning my head to keep the blowing snow out of my eyes. A wind ...

Over countless generations, Icelandic horses have developed distinct traits such as a long mane and a unique gait.

Seeing Iceland from the back of a horse is quite memorable. Icelandic horses are "unique," Condé Nast Traveler UK said, with a "fifth gait, the famously smooth tölt." When riding, it feels like ...

June storm clouds don’t often form before early afternoon, but this one did. It looked like a doozy, too, towering and dark, ...

They're often used in lessons because they’re reliable and easy to manage. Icelandic Horses are shorter but strong and comfortable to ride. They have a firm gait that helps with balance.

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