The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse that has lived in Iceland since the mid-800s, having been brought to the island by Viking settlers.
The Icelandic Horse is a man-made breed as it is a mixture of breeds and cross-breeds which were taken from Scandinavian and European countries to Iceland during the original and subsequent settlements.
Use : Farming, racing, transport.
Height : 12.3 - 13.2 hh.
Colours : All colours.
Identifying Features : Heavy head, strong short neck, compact powerful body, upright shoulders, short strong legs, sound feet.
Introduced to Iceland by the Vikings around 860 A.D.
Paralumun New Age Village