Although my husband went riding while we were in Iceland a few weeks ago, he found it wasn't completely compatible with taking photos. However, he received a Dropbox of photos from the tour guide recently.
If you haven't seen my previous posts about the Icelandic horse, let me share some adjectives now...friendly, gentle, sweet, huggable and absolutely amazing!
That pretty much sums it up. Larger than a Shetland, smaller than a quarter horse, the horses of Iceland are so special, the country's government has a no-import policy on horses of other breeds which might interfere with the unique qualities of the Icelandics.
Therefore, they always breed true, so the characteristics and personality traits that make them unique are carried through to this day.
TOP PHOTO: my husband and usual photographer, Richard Schear
CENTRE & BOTTOM: shadows of Icelandics and their riders
PHOTOS COPYRIGHT www.theicelandichorse.is
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9 comments:
Hari Om
what amazing shots these are and wonderful to have received them, considering the moment may otherwise have been lost! YAM xx
Obviously something special and a pure breed. Of the right size and good natured. Ideal for a pet. Thanks for sharing Kay!
Hank
COOL shadows!
Those Icelandic horses do have a very distinctive look. Shame you didn't get to ride Kay, but at least you got to hug them.
Enjoy the trip to east Europe, a place I've never been.
Dear Lindy,
Thank you for your comment on Auntie Yam's post. I cannot believe your daddy taking you in the COLD lake, did he go with you? Hope so. Hope all the snow has gone. Lady Vicki
They sure are beautiful animals, Kay. I love the mane on that horse.
I remember as a child I was infatuated with these horses! How fun that you got to see them up close. Thanks for visiting my shadows.
Again, you have wonderful travel photos.
cheers,
luv,
jenn
These horses look incredibly beautiful. A special part of their special world. So love the first photo bathed in light and shadow. A gorgeous scene.
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