One of the things you are supposed to do while visiting Iceland is ride a horse. Not today! But driving past one horse farm after the next on the way back to our hotel....we just couldn't resist at least stopping by to get a close-up with one of them.
The Icelandic horse is basically the size of a pony....but has a very sturdy build, a heavy coat to withstand the freezing temperatures, and two unique gaits. The horses are usually not ridden until four years of age, and structural development is not finished until age seven. Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return.
The population of Iceland is 365,000 people.....and 100,000 horses. Who doesn't love a pony? Or is it a horse? Check out my wife.....the Icelandic Horse Whisperer!
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