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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Meet Icelandic horses, the people who breed, train, and ride them.
But most of all
Let’s Have Fun With Icelandics!
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A great piece of riding, especially after things got out of hand... You'll see!
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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
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
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…
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 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
The Rosetta Stone bridging the "big" horse and the gaited Icelandic.
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An Icelandic in a Dressage World
Does size matter -- at least in Dressage? Let's find out!
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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
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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