Icelandic horses can easily carry large adults for hours. The Icelandic is classified as a horse, not a pony. In fact, Icelandics are known to out-pull an ordinary horse 1.6 times per pound of body weight. Icelandic horses are five-gaited and are used mostly as riding horses, though sometimes they have been used as a pack animal. Riding at fast speeds and carrying full beer mugs without spilling a drop is a common occurrence with these horses.
Icelandic horses are fun and exciting to ride, yet unpretentious.
They can maneuver safely through all kinds of terrain. Icelanders value their horse's strength, spirit, sure footedness, hardiness, self-sufficiency and excellent temperament. Icelanders take pride in the loyal, friendly nature of their horses and treat them with great respect. Additional Information about the Icelandic Horse Icelandic Horse Acres, Inc. has published several brochures about the wonderful Icelandic Horse, which are available to you upon request, so that you can learn more about this unique breed. The Icelandic Horse is one of the only horses known to be ridden in all five basic gaits.