THE ICELANDIC HORSE

The Icelandic horse (and although they are pony height they are referred to as horses) all have tremendous stamina and strength.  They are surefooted and have unusual gaits - in addition to walk, trot, canter, there is tölt (a four-beat running walk) and pace (a two-beat, very fast, lateral gait).

Origin: Iceland.
Colour: All, except leopard-spotted, overo-spotted and sabino-spotted.
Height: 12 - 15 hands.
Conformation: Large head, strong, short neck.  Compact body with clean legs and large feet. 
Character: Self-willed, but eager to work, with a good sense of direction.
Uses: Driving, trekking, long distance riding, dressage, jumping, eventing, farmwork, RDA.

Icelandic Horse Society (U.K.)
Icelandic Horse Registry of America, Inc.  
Icelandic Ponies  -   has some lovely pictures - including new-born icelandic foal.
Scottish Icelandic Horse Association

The Icelandic Horse Society
77 Waggon Road
Falkirk
FK2 0EJ
Tel 01324 715503