Fun With Icelandics

 

Meet Icelandic horses, the people who breed, train, and ride them.  

But most of all

Let’s Have Fun With Icelandics!

Meet The Icelandics

Meet The Icelandics

A group of friends and a herd of friendly horses on an afternoon ride in northern Iceland from the farm, Dyrfinnustadir, to a farm next to Holar College.
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How a Horse Becomes “Icelandic”

How a Horse Becomes “Icelandic”

Being born and raised in Iceland is only part of the answer. You have to experience Iceland to understand it. We's visit some horse farms by video!
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My First Trek in Iceland

My First Trek in Iceland

My first horse trek -- a week in the saddle. riding with a loose herd. I took a day off to preserve it on film. You'll see why!
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The Beer Tolt

The Beer Tolt

Back in 2000, the Vermont Icelandic Horse Club ran a show with fun classes. One of which was a beer tolt. See for yourself!
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The Magic of Kolkuós

The Magic of Kolkuós

In Iceland, it seem as if anywhere you step is a spot in a Saga. This is Kolkuós, holy ground of the Icelandic horse.
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The Costume Class

The Costume Class

Some of the Icelandic Horse clubs in America make it a point to broadeen participation in the shows. They make room for everyone...
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Dreyri Riding Club, Akranes, Iceland

Dreyri Riding Club, Akranes, Iceland

And now for something different! An Icelandic riding club in a neighbohood rding stable. By now, I think you can understand why I call the Idelandic "The People's Horse"!
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The Fun Class

The Fun Class

A few years back, the Northeast Icelandic Horse Club had a competition to make sure that everyone was having fun. See the video for an explanation...
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The Dagur Saga — Three Men and a Horse from Dalvik

The Dagur Saga — Three Men and a Horse from Dalvik

What do you call a true Saga? I call it the Dagur Saga. About 3 guys who... well, watch the videos!
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Gudmar Keeps His Cool

Gudmar Keeps His Cool

A great piece of riding, especially after things got out of hand... You'll see!
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Everyone’s Favorite Ride

Everyone’s Favorite Ride

When yoou are in Ixceland it seems as if everyone rides horses. And they all ride, at one time or another, here, at The Long Beach!
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“It Was Fine.  Very Fine.” — Trausti

“It Was Fine. Very Fine.” — Trausti

With 70,000 horses for 325,000 Icelanders, here's how the 99% that you don't see in white pants and tall boots waving trophies and ribbons enjoy their horses.
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Brushing Away the Tik Tok Swipe

Brushing Away the Tik Tok Swipe

Kids who have lost their childhood through social media miss something that these kids, in Pony Club, have gained through brushing rather than swiping.
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A Riding Lesson, Icelandic Style…

A Riding Lesson, Icelandic Style…

Mix together a cute 5 year old, a top competition stallion, one of the best riders and teachers in Iceland and stir. This is what you get!
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Icelandic Tots Girth Up!

Icelandic Tots Girth Up!

Little horses, maybe, but littler kids, definitely!
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Icelandic Tots go on a Trail Ride

Icelandic Tots go on a Trail Ride

They start them young (the kids) and they ride them old (the horses).
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Gudmar Meets Thokki

Gudmar Meets Thokki

The Rosetta Stone bridging the "big" horse and the gaited Icelandic.
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An Icelandic in a Dressage World

An Icelandic in a Dressage World

Does size matter -- at least in Dressage? Let's find out!
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A Tolt Party

A Tolt Party

Little horses, maybe, but littler kids, definitely!
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Landsmot, Where Horses and People go Wild

Landsmot, Where Horses and People go Wild

Fast tolt of the Icelandic Horse
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The Tolt Defined

The Tolt Defined

The tolt in slow motion, showing the footfall pattern of one leg always on the groun supporting the rider.
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Meet The Icelandic Sheep Dogs, too

Meet The Icelandic Sheep Dogs, too

If you don't have a horse, you can still have fun with Icelandics! You just need at least one Icelandic sheep dog (hard) and a sense of humor. A chicken...
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