The breed

W as it a troll or an Icelandic elf who passed by? In any case, the Icelandic Horse breed has the most classic coats (bay, chestnut, piebald…) as well as the most original. All colors and markings are allowed in the studbook (stockings, head markings, mule stripe…). In addition to the exceptional diversity of coats, the magic of colors is also revealed throughout the seasons because the Icelandic Horse can have a very different fleece: short hair in summer or a 10cm fur in winter!

A Viking horse, accustomed to the wild and independent for centuries, the Icelandic Horse draws its strength from nature. It fears neither rain nor wind. Unlike other thoroughbreds, it is not very greedy and particularly resistant. The Icelandic Horse loves contact with its peers and riders, and will live almost on love and fresh water alongside its owner.

Hiking, harnessing, dressage, pony games, tölt competition or pace racing, its generosity and sociability make the Icelandic a fan-tastic companion who adapts to many disciplines. Its exceptional longevity gives you time to start your partnership smoothly.

Maybe one day, it will take you or your children to the French Icelandic Equestrian Championship?

Thanks to its original gaits, the comfort that the Icelandic Horse provides you is unique.

The tölt, in particular, will give you the impression of floating, of being carried as if in a club chair. This gait presents an incredible variation in speed which will allow novice or occasional riders to discover speed in safety and comfort.

A nod to Icelandic folklore, at the tölt, you can easily hold a well-filled glass in your hand without a drop spilling!

Its gentleness combined with its performance gait is a winning combination for many riders. In reference to its country of origin, the Icelandic Horse is often described as “the fire under the ice.”

His physique and his recognized softness make him a real cuddly toy. Easy and attentive, when handled during grooming or on foot, he is very willing and generous under the saddle.

His energy and his exceptional mentality will take you for rides on the tölt for kilometers.

To accompany and enjoy the originality of your Icelandic Horse, there is very simple specific equipment. The snaffle is composed of a simple bit with rings, two snaffle uprights with a single adjustment buckle on the top of the head, and a nose-band – a fairly low noseband that passes over the bit.

The saddle has long flaps, front blocks to keep the leg in place, and a comfortable seat for the rider and the horse. It helps promote balance and weight distribution of the rider on the horse’s back.