The Icelandic horse

asrunaem · 01-11-2005, 12:15 PM

the following is a brief introduction and information about the icelandic horse.
Enjoy

The Icelandic horse was brought to the fiery island with the norse vikings that took over this island during the years of 871 - 935 and has been in icelanders life for over 1000 years

The stem of the icelandic horse is strong and very pure for no blood-mix has been for over 800 years.
the 'real' Breeding of this horse didn't start until the end of the 19th century on one of the most famous horse farm in Iceland which is located in Skagafirði
The Icelandic horse walks free most of the year and in the past he was used for various jobs.
There is alot about horse-tournaments, like racing, stallion-competitions and even obedient competitions
Cattle here in iceland can't be out during the winters, but due to the thick coat the horse grows during the winters he is quite capable of being out.
The icelandic foals aren't broken in until they are atleast four years old, so the wild nature of this magnificent creature can never be broken

you can say that the icelandic horses have every colour available and they come in various colours

the icelandic horse is 1,29 - 1,39 m tall, but you will never hear an Icelander talk about it being small
The first horse race in iceland was held in Akureyri tin 1874
the icelandic horse has 5 gates
walk, pace, canter, gallop and that special gate known as tölt, a gate where you can get from standing still up to good speed without changeing the gate

CowGirlUp1833 · 01-11-2005, 12:48 PM

cute buggers arent they? I always thought they were "thicker" in the neck and back area...very nice.

HorseN*Around · 01-11-2005, 12:53 PM

my friend breeds them. she gave me 3 of them. misty, spazz, and prince. i'll post some pics tomarrow

CowGirlUp1833 · 01-11-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HorseN*Around

my friend breeds them. she gave me 3 of them. misty, spazz, and prince. i'll post some pics tomarrow

Wow...why doesn't anyone ever give me horses?!? lol

mtroika · 01-11-2005, 01:14 PM

My neighbors at the club have a mare and foal ice ponies! They are so friendly!

rob'o · 01-11-2005, 02:44 PM

I saw the ice display team at the horse of the year show you realy have to see these little guys in action they have the most unbelivable paces.

01-11-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
asrunaem Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	The Icelandic horse the following is a brief introduction and information about the icelandic horse. Enjoy The Icelandic horse was brought to the fiery island with the norse vikings that took over this island during the years of 871 - 935 and has been in icelanders life for over 1000 years The stem of the icelandic horse is strong and very pure for no blood-mix has been for over 800 years. the 'real' Breeding of this horse didn't start until the end of the 19th century on one of the most famous horse farm in Iceland which is located in Skagafirði The Icelandic horse walks free most of the year and in the past he was used for various jobs. There is alot about horse-tournaments, like racing, stallion-competitions and even obedient competitions Cattle here in iceland can't be out during the winters, but due to the thick coat the horse grows during the winters he is quite capable of being out. The icelandic foals aren't broken in until they are atleast four years old, so the wild nature of this magnificent creature can never be broken you can say that the icelandic horses have every colour available and they come in various colours the icelandic horse is 1,29 - 1,39 m tall, but you will never hear an Icelander talk about it being small The first horse race in iceland was held in Akureyri tin 1874 the icelandic horse has 5 gates walk, pace, canter, gallop and that special gate known as tölt, a gate where you can get from standing still up to good speed without changeing the gate

01-11-2005, 12:48 PM	#2
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 15,657 Images: 378 Blog Entries: 31	cute buggers arent they? I always thought they were "thicker" in the neck and back area...very nice. __________________ *Kimberly* www.Equine-Endeavors.com Training horses properly is a study in delayed gratification....

01-11-2005, 01:14 PM	#5
mtroika Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kamloops, BC!! Love it! :) Posts: 2,431 Images: 274	My neighbors at the club have a mare and foal ice ponies! They are so friendly! Attached Thumbnails __________________ MC Blue Star Stables www.mcbluestarstables.com

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HorseN*Around Full Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55	my friend breeds them. she gave me 3 of them. misty, spazz, and prince. i'll post some pics tomarrow

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