10 Fascinating Facts About Icelandic Horses

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Let's see those ✋Hands UP! ✋ If You've Ridden an Icelandic! 🐴 What breed would you like to learn about next? 🗨

[@derbystablesamazinghorses3151]

The Kludraber horse

[@janpeters1531]

Newfoundland Pony

[@robercrombie_]

I did when I was in Germany! I love it, they run very funny :D

[@sandrawash8875]

I have two Icelandics and they are the BEST horses of the eleven that I own.

[@morganbeasley]

I own 7

[@kristalmeracle3876]

I had an Icelandic horse. She passed away at the age of 32. I miss her tremendously. She was like riding a flying carpet. So smooth and fast!! She was the smartest horse I've ever dealt with and I've rode a lot of different breeds and was a jockey for 7yrs. She had a lot of heart and can do attitude. I swear she could read my mind sometimes. I feel blessed to have had her in my life but I'm terribly lost without her.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Oh Kristal, I am so so sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you. They are such a special part of our lives and it is just heartbreaking to have to say goodbye.

[@sandrawash8875]

I have two Icelandics and they are the smartest of the eleven horses that I own.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

sounds like time for another?

[@kristalmeracle3876]

@@thomasbernecky2078 i would love to have another Icelandic or maybe a Missouri Foxtrotter. You know what they say," Once you go gaited you never go back."

[@morganbeasley]

@@sandrawash8875 do they keep the other horses at arms length? My two experiences with mixed herds is that the Icelandics wanted nothing to do with the other horses

[@carolhill9934]

Had a wonderful time riding the Icelandic horse last year when we visited Iceland. Best time ever😊

[@pamsmith6998]

🙋‍♀️. Thanks for sharing this video. I fell in love with them in Colorado. I was introduced to them by an older gentleman whose doctor told him he could no longer ride due to back problems and surgeries. This older gentleman became very depressed until another friend introduced him to the Icelandic breed. He credits them with saving his life, as he can enjoy riding again with no problems for his back. As I age, I see their comfortable gaits and outstanding personalities as big pluses for the mature (😂) rider.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Hi Pam! Thanks for sharing, what an inspiring story! I'm so happy to hear that he (and you!) found out about them. They are such a wonderful breed!

[@angelamccoll7014]

✋I went to Vermont for an equestrian vacation and rode amazing Icelandics, in fact I fell in love with them so much that I plan to purchase one when my beloved MFTs pass away. Beautiful horses with great dispositions and as I get older I need those smooth gaits and it helps that they’re smaller so ground is closer! 🤣

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Oooh, fun! Sounds like an awesome vacation! They do have a way of stealing our hearts, that is for sure. Plus the ground being close is super nice! 😊

[@jaytgodby-schwab715]

Just got back from my second trip to Iceland and once again fell madly in love with the Icelandic horses. I rode for close to two hours in the pouring rain and didn't even feel the rain. Flying carpet is the closet description I've heard explaining their gaits. Want one so bad, but dang they are hard to find and expensive.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Oh my goodness, that sounds so amazing!!

[@richlee2956]

Nowhere near as expensive as practically any other breed and we have owned and showed many different breeds over the decades. All of the 10 facts are absolutely true. We now have three Icelandic's, two sweet geldings who are like classic "bros" in both closeness and energetic play and one gorgeous, brilliant and fearless blue dun mare who is clearly the "alpha female". Here is a brief video of them playing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbPq6eLp9eajac We spent less to purchase and ship our three horses then we have on our racing road/mountain bicycles. There is a wonderful community of breeders and trainers here in Northern California. Laura Benson, a.k.a Lala Boosh is one of them. Here she is featured with Gundmar Peterson as the founders of Knights of Iceland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGHZhqtrl5uAaq8

[@lauracoffey2474]

I am purchasing an Icelandic right now. Thanks for the info!

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Congratulations!! How exciting!!

[@sandrawash8875]

Laura, I know you will be so happy with youn new Icelandic.

[@patriknilsson2175]

I used to ride an Icelandic horse at riding school as a little kid, she was my favourite, but when they took her out of classes for breeding on, I didn't want to continue ☺️

[@lisarg]

My favorite!! I go to Iceland just to ride them at Hekluhestar Farm

[@morganbeasley]

You can come ride Icelandic horses with me in Alaska! They are the best

[@sandrawash8875]

I'd love to if I am ever lucky enough to visit Alaska.

[@craigedwards3040]

I have been blessed to have ridden these wonderful horses & pray and dream to own them one day !

[@chelsytuplin8036]

I never riden an Icelandic pony. but the Icelandic pony is on my dream riding list.

[@MrPicky]

it is not a pony ;)

[@chelsytuplin8036]

@MrPicky but sometimes I forget that Icelandic are horses and not ponies 😀.

[@RoniChastainNY]

I just got back from Riding Iceland. While I am a new rider, I did 3 full days instead of the 5 for my trip. They are beautiful and so gentle and sweet.

[@april_hardeman]

I had so much fun riding the tolt on an Icelandic horse!! Very neat experience.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

It is such a fun feeling, isn't it! I remember the first time I rode tolt, I couldn't stop smiling and giggling! 😆

[@robbinglion7433]

I have two icelandic horses right now (and had some before) and they are really the bedt breed

[@fluffy_mcflooferson4635]

✋ trekked in Iceland a few years ago and just fell in love with the breed.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Awesome!! The treks there look absolutely incredible!

[@Nina-vs1ry]

I live in Sweden and there are many Icelandic horses here. I was riding them for years in a riding school that had about 30 Icelandic horses. I love to (as we say here) - tölta!

[@Meowairn]

I own a Icelandic her name is FIG they are the best breed and great personality’s

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

💕Awwww, I love the name Fig!

[@callmeodd1527]

✋greatest thing I’ve done in quite a while! First horse I cantered on and I was kind of set if for failure... no other horse I have ridden have been as smooth and soft in their canter. Tölt is also amazing, like riding on a cloud

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Well done! I agree, their gaits are so much fun!!

[@IcePonyGoddess]

Love my Ice Ponies!

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

They are so much fun!! 😊

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

My sister breeds beautiful Icelandic horses. Thank you fo this beautiful, informative video!

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Thanks for watching! Is she a breeder in Iceland or another place?

[@kitvekshygomnielsen9704]

i own af beautiful dark brown young mare with fire (orange color) in her mane

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Oooh, she sounds amazing! I absolutely love the different colors in the breed!

[@TheMonaRainbow]

Where are you located so I can plan a trip to see these magnificent creatures

[@heatherharris5230]

You have such an enjoyable and informative presentation. Had a smile on my face the whole video. Have you showcased the Nokota yet? Many similar aspects. Thank You🤗

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Than you so much Heather! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Yes, I love Nokotas, their videos are here on the channel. They are such a fun breed!

[@sandrawash8875]

I have eleven horses. Two of them are Icelendic mares, one black and one golden dun with a dorsal stripe. And the Icelandics are the smoothest riding, smartest and most loving of all of my horses. In fact, the Icelandics are the only ones that I want to ride now. They have great personalities and they are so brave and never spook. So lucky to have discovered the Icelandic breed.

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

They are such a wonderful breed! :)

[@johnhedegaard9439]

I ride a icelandic horse and i own one

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

The Norse brought them over from Scandinavia, specifically Norway... to kke the breed pure, they don't allow for any other breeds in Iceland, and if a horse leaves the country, it's never allowed back into prevents diseases. As a Norwegian I grew up riding these back in the late 90's, and 2000's. Also been riding in Iceland, as my partner is Icelandic. They are also the only breed in the world to have 2 more gaits, than the standard 3 most others have, which is due to a gene mutation. Also people forget that back in the day, people where not as big nor as tall as the general population are now due to genetics, and diet, as well as lifestyle. This is backed up by science, and DNA, as well as material evidence such as beds etc.

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

Oh if i ever get a horse i think this is the horse for me. Comes with so many modes too 😹

[@morganbeasley]

you will save bank on vet bills too

[@kentucky-barrelracer]

🌟I have a Icelandic horse in my last video love the videos

[@1cruzbat1]

✋ ✋ ✋ I love horses in general but my heart belongs to Icelandics. The only drawback...they are like potato chips. It's hard to own just one!

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

💕You are absolutely right, it is very hard to own just one!!! 😆😄

[@sandrawash8875]

Oh so true! I had to get another Icelandic too.

[@susanbunge8943]

Have them here at home 2 500 approx across Canada.

[@morganbeasley]

that's where I got mine!

[@barbll000]

I believe there are people in Ontario Canada that are raising them. I would love to ride one hopefully one day.

[@morganbeasley]

A very big Icelandic ranch in BC outside of Vernon too, one in vermont as well

[@viktoriafonn6493]

i own a Icelandic horse, his name is Djákni. he is great!, although i do not know how other breeds of horses are due to the fact that i have never been out of Iceland sadly :/

[@morganbeasley]

You will be disappointed, though would probably get a thrill from riding a nice tall horse 16 hands and up!

[@lynnlebahn3702]

Where do I find an Icelandic Horse rescue in Idaho state USA?

[@kathrynlefevre6264]

👍

[@chi.co3650]

🖐🖐🖐 my mom has 3 of them😍❤

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Awesome!!

[@MissouriPA]

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[@thomasbernecky2078]

Guys who ride thank all gaited horses.

[@Pricedaddy]

these facts are true she's right with everything I own a beautiful made her name is Sarah she's a gray

[@beckyandrew53]

✋👏great ride. Wish I had a barn full of them.

[@emiliasigmundsdottir9279]

Try Faroe Island pony

[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Excellent suggestion! They are on my list and cannot wait to film them. :)

[@karlaug4450]

0:58 - 1:03 is saying what ethlic group race brought the horse to Iceland ?. Sounds like your saying " The Rye-heem people ¨ . There is no such thing right ?. So what people brought them over ?. Just curious & like to learn certain topics & certain stuff .

[@Goldenzelda]

"Vikings brought their horses with them".

[@karlaug4450]

@@Goldenzelda Thanks for the info. .

[@karolinadilja51]

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[@DiscoverTheHorse]

Awesome!

[@effeo9962]

You mispronounce the ö in tölt.

[@TammiYoung123]

🤚🏻

[@sanamahboub9669]

Shire

[@NightPonyLauraTheCarrot]

So non breed horses are not ponies? miniature horses

[@blindedbliss]

Working cows?

[@림태산]

Put down a lot of korean and world's stock. And then d'ont raise it up~~!! I's right~!! 🐢......

[@Slievenamon]

The word "pony" is a British concept that needs to be scrapped. The Caspian is only 10 hands or 11 hands but is called a horse. The craze for larger horses is just stupid and is linked to British snobbery. By the way, if an able bodied person is unable to mount a horse from the ground without a ladder then the horse is too big, it is as simple as that.

[@MissouriPA]

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[@OliviaDragonman]

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[@DiscoverTheHorse]

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