Icelandic horses can move in an odd way. All horses have three natural gaits: the standard walk; the two-beat trot, where diagonally opposite pairs of legs hit the ground together; and the four-beat ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Several young equestrians won’t have to travel far to test themselves against riders from around the nation when the Icelandic Horse American Youth Cup Competition comes to Coast Road Stables this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lori Leo opened Four Winds Icelandic Horse Farm in 2003. It didn’t take her long to make her mark in the international world of horse breeding. The International Federation of Icelandic Horse ...

SANTA CRUZ >> The West Coast’s first Icelandic Horse American Youth Cup welcomed children — most were girls — from across the U.S. to compete in circuits at Coast Road Stables overlooking the Pacific ...