Horses of Iceland

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News on the Icelandic horse

Saddle fitting with Rúnar Þór Guðbrandsson

Learn from the founder of Hrímnir and his 30+ years of experience

Happy New Year

May this year bring you health, happiness and countless cuddles with your four-legged friends.

10 myths about horses' teeth

Look in your horse's mouth

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The five Gaits

The horses of Iceland are a so-called gaited horse breed. This means that most Icelandic horses have two extra gaits to offer besides walk, trot and canter/gallop. All horse breeds have these three natural gaits and can perform them without training. The extra gaits that set the Icelandic horse apart from other breeds are called tölt and flying pace.

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Colorful breed

The Icelandic horse has over 40 colours and up to 100 variations and, with only few exceptions, most of the known horse colours can be found within the breed. This fact adds both to the charming look of the Icelandic horse and to variation within the breed.

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Videos of the magnificent Icelandic Horse

Horses of Iceland