Although they are as small as ponies in size and are known as ponies, most registries for the Icelandic refer to them as horses. A lot of horse magazines consider them as some of the most beautiful horses in the world and at the same time, a lot of horse people worldwide have shown a huge interest in Icelandic horses. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy.
In their native country, they have few diseases; Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return. The Icelandic displays two gaits in addition to the typical walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds.
The only breed of horses in Iceland, they are also popular internationally, and sizable populations exist in Europe and North America. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. In their native country, they have few diseases; Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return.
The Icelandic displays two gaits in addition to the typical walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds. The only breed of horses in Iceland, they are also popular internationally, and sizable populations exist in Europe and North America. Please watch the video below and fall in the love this gorgeous breed.