Icelandic horses are a unique and beautiful horse breed native to Iceland, the land of ice and fire. A source of national pride for Icelanders, these four-legged creatures are known for their slight ...

I nudged the horse into the bitterly cold gale force wind, turning my head to keep the blowing snow out of my eyes. A wind greater than 39 mph qualifies as a gale, and this wind clearly made the cut.

The Icelandic horse, also known as the Icelandic pony, is a versatile and robust breed originating from Iceland. Due to its sturdy build, it can be ridden by adults as well. Photo: Getty Images ...

The distinct landscape and culture make Iceland an experience like no other. Another unique feature of Iceland is their horses. Physically, the Icelandic horses are smaller and even pony-like.

Now I’ve found my calling, nothing will keep me out of the saddle. Its rich black mane was striking, but the shape was like nothing I’d seen before. This was no ordinary stead, it was an Icelandic ...

“It looks like the weather tomorrow will be good for us,” says Þórdís Anna Gylfadóttir as she studies the pink-hued sky. “When it’s a nice day, we have more people coming to the valley.” The ...