Icelandic Horses | Everything You Need to Know ft. Gudmar of Hestaland

[@awadamson]

OMG! This is awesome--we rode at Hestaland on trip in Iceland! Didn't meet Gudmar, but his interns (one from CA and one from Alaska) were amazing and fun!!! Highly recommend!

[@cynthiacruz7259]

Thank you for interviewing him. I enjoyed learning about this and didn't want it to end.

[@rosalieb7909]

Heading here to see and ride these beautiful animals in May! Can't wait!

[@IcelandwithaView]

I hope you have the best.trip.ever!! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@silverwindss596]

As a person who loves riding horses and does that since a small baby, it will be very important to me to have the opportunity to develop my hobby after moving to this beautiful country. Very helpful video, thank you!

[@IcelandwithaView]

So happy to help! :)

[@karenmorley7678]

Gudmar, can you tell if a horse is Icelandic from pictures? My boy Apollo tolted. We haven't tried to do the flying pace yet.

[@michelletamburro3857]

OMG is there anywhere near Fludir so my daughter can horseback ride? ( adds to playlist lol)

[@IcelandwithaView]

There are lots and lots of horseback riding tours available. Maybe you can find the perfect one here: icelandwithaview.tourdesk.is/Tour?tag=17&attraction=&sort=0&pt=undefined&dt=undefined&vendor=&onlyFavorite=false&travelmethod=&privateFilter=false&searchParameter=&region=3&durationType=undefined ~ Happy planning!

[@raymonddugas2180]

Hi, I just found your channel and I love all of the energy and positivity that you put into your videos and I can't wait to learn more about Iceland! I'm currently trying to learn Icelandic as best as I can. I hope to move there when I'm older, I want to go to college as a nurse and I was wondering if I was able to learn Icelandic enough to be able to go to college there and study nursing, or should I stick with going through college here? ( I'm in the US ) Thanks for reading my comment and I hope you have a great day!

[@IcelandwithaView]

Thank you so much! Happy to help!! :)

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Gonna be hard to move to Iceland if you are not from Europe or have any relation to Iceland (as in marry an Icelander for example). But due to you study being a nurse you may have the odds against you as they are in high demand. Try Icelandic Online to study the language, its free and can bring you quite high level, including payed service to have an online tutor. If you study here, language is no problem, every uni gives decent language courses, and there are a lot of international students so it is only few lessons that are in Icelandic. But you need to learn the language as older people here do not want or simply cant talk anything else than Icelandic.

[@bartender4877]

What’s the max weight for a Icelandic horse to carry?

[@pegasusgalaxy68]

What is the weight limit for a rider on one of these horses. Not mentioned

[@IcelandwithaView]

Hi there! Typically the weight limit for a rider is around 250 lbs but this can vary depending on the horses, stable, and length of the ride.

[@dlmalley8639]

From California, when the time of year is good to go to Iceland for the tour?♡

[@yeswing10]

Sounds like the perfect vacation

[@IcelandwithaView]

Will you be horseback riding in Iceland?

[@raymonddugas2180]

I hope to get the opportunity someday!

[@kentucky-barrelracer]

🌟So cool my horse is Icelandic she is in my last video we are in KY love the video

[@neesiedavis4062]

Beautiful country'!! Friendly people!! I HIGHLY recommend a visit!

[@mrcrookcatchr]

I’ve added this to my list of “must-do’s” just from your video. I would love to see more in-depth videos with the tour operators/owners

[@IcelandwithaView]

Make sure to check out Hestaland to reserve your horse riding tour or book a stay at the guesthouse in beautiful Borgarnes! hestaland.net/

[@richardringer9028]

Take apples from your hotel and stop and feed the horses as you travel the island. Incredible animals.

[@Autumn_Forest_]

Guy: "The owner might not want them to be petted." Girl: Immediately starts petting his horse without asking first LOL. j/k Great video! I shared this with my horse-loving sister and her kids.

[@pennyewillcutt4585]

We are from Lexington, Kentucky, in the heart of the Bluegrass region, and coming to Iceland in Feb. 2019. So interesting to watch this video and learn about Gudmar's farm! The pictures of Icelandic horses have always reminded me of what we call miniature horses, just a bit taller. Curious as to what breed horse Gudmar worked with while in Kentucky.

[@IcelandwithaView]

So glad you liked it! I hope you have the best.trip.ever!! :)

[@equine_ave7895]

I have an Icelandic horse she’s SUPER PRETTY and really nice and broke

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Ronja

[@hobertlee7598]

Awesome Horses

[@kaceyoneal2108]

I live in Kentucky

[@messenger101100]

The whole experience! 🤗 I wish the US could implement a program like this for our wild horses. The U S is killing them and putting many in long term holding pens. Many have gone to slaughter. Such a shame the US is so awful to horses!

[@staralioflundnv]

Indeed. I've been in Nevada, USA, for 2 decades, and it is tragic what goes on with the wild horse herds. They are so magnificant in the wild, be in the mountains or deserts. Praying they are more protected and loved.

[@hildurelvaheiarsdottir6433]

HESTAR!!!

[@catrionagarde4410]

The icelandic dude is not so bad either!

[@Autumn_Forest_]

You got that right!! He's a hottie!

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

I learned my 1st trip to Iceland, don't call them Iceland Ponies! Egads, okay that is what I was told growing up....and they have 5 gaits not the standard 4. Super cool beauties

[@Irgendwer-r5f]

You're right! But horses normally have 3 gaits :)