100 things challenge - 6: Icelandic horses

[birdienl]

Icelandic horses are one of the purest breeds of horses in the world. These animals, which should by their size actually be called a pony, are the only horse breed on the island, so no cross-breeding can take place. Laws also do not permit Icelandic horses who left the island to return. These little hardy horses (often between 1.30 and 1.40 m high) have two extra gaits (next to walk, trot and canter) compared to most other horse breeds: tölt and pace.

Comments

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

GAH. What gorgeous creatures!

[caffeinatedlife.livejournal.com]

I've been meaning to comment on your 100 things entries for some time now but your entries have been fantastic and very informative =) Love the photo you used for this entry =)

[richyl88.livejournal.com]

Wow they are beautiful.

[florencia7.livejournal.com]

So beautiful! :]

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

What gorgeous horses! How interesting that they have extra gaits...

[mystery-spell.livejournal.com]

Very interesting. I'm not really a fan of horses, so this is something that I did not know.