Have you ever tolted? Tolting is one of the five gaits that only Icelandic horses have. It is like walking very fast –up to 30 miles an hour. Kimberly Hart, Icelandic horse connoisseur and owner of ...

Icelandic horses are a unique and beautiful horse breed native to Iceland, the land of ice and fire. A source of national pride for Icelanders, these four-legged creatures are known for their slight ...

Did you know there are horses in San Diego County that can trace their roots directly back to the Vikings? They are Icelandic horses and their ancestors were perfect for crossing the oceans on Viking ...

MONTEREY -- "We put kids with disabilities on horses with extraordinary results." This is how Kathryn Roberts summarizes the good works of Roberts Woods Farm. Kathryn and her husband, Marc, own the 18 ...

The distinct landscape and culture make Iceland an experience like no other. Another unique feature of Iceland is their horses. Physically, the Icelandic horses are smaller and even pony-like.

Sure-footed, weather-resistant, and equipped with a unique gait–the Icelandic horse is far more than a pony dressed in northern lights. As direct descendants of Viking horses, Icelandics are ...

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 greater than 39 mph qualifies as a gale, and this wind clearly made the cut.

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 greater than 39 mph qualifies as a gale, and this wind clearly made the cut.

Get in touch with nature on an early summer horseback tour in Iceland offered by Adventure Women. The excursion takes visitors to scenery that includes the Hekla volcano, which has been active for ...

The Icelandic horse, also known as the Icelandic pony, is a versatile and robust breed originating from Iceland. Due to its sturdy build, it can be ridden by adults as well. Photo: Getty Images ...

Icelandic horses may be the purest horse breed in the world. Icelandic horses may be the purest horse breed in the world. The horses of the Vikings; they have been isolated in this ancient Nordic ...