Icelandic horses
Uploaded: September 09, 2006
The Icelandic horse is intelligent, good tempered, versatile and beautiful. It can be found in over 40 different colors, with about 100 variations.
Today, there are around 80,000 horses in Iceland, no small number for a country with 270,000 inhabitants! Thousands of people ride in cities and towns as well as in the countryside. The only practical role of the horse today is during the annual roundups when farmers use horses to round up sheep in the highlands. Most horses in Iceland today are used for leisure and competition.
The Icelandic horse is certainly unique. What else can be said of a horse, bred exclusively and naturally in a country known for its pure air and magnificent landscape. The horse is a favorite among Icelanders and also one of the country's main attractions for visitors.
Julie Robinson September 09, 2006
A wonderful capture Marijana- pretty good odds of having a horse there! #519017Manuel Barrera September 09, 2006
I love the history of the scene and how you present it Marijana. I am learning so much about Iceland thanks to you. #3286311David L. Luchowski September 09, 2006
Great image and info,Marijana. #3286325Carol Sawyer September 09, 2006
Wonderful capture Marijana!!! thank you for the info. #3286387Glenn E. Urquhart September 09, 2006
A very beautiful capture and well composed, Marijana!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3286410Nadine A. Lewis September 09, 2006
I have read about these horses...very, very interesting! You've captured them beautifully, Marijana!!! Well done!<>< #3286783
Joyce Baldassarre September 09, 2006
Thank you for posting these adorable horses. Iceland is a country few Americans ever see so I appreciate your sharing this shot. they are sooooo cute!!! #3287160Nadya Johnson September 09, 2006
This is absolutely beautiful! I had no IDEA there were so many horses in Iceland! I always love your gallery: not only are the photos wonderful, we get to learn so much! Thanks for sharing all that information! I just love the wild look of this - the wind in his mane - the soft green grass - a WONDERFUL shot! Well done! #3287947Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2006
Wonderful capture of these beautiful horses and terrific description of the horse in Iceland, Marijana!!! #3288481David Phalen September 09, 2006
Wonderful shot of these horses Marijana. Thanks for the narrative. I sure wouldn't have thought there would be that large a horse population in Iceland. #3288622Tarun Bose September 09, 2006
Excellent shot with great description. Beautiful colours too. Well done Marijana. #3289023Marijana Fajgl September 10, 2006
Thank you so much Julie, Manuel, David, Carol, Glenn, Nadine, Joyce, Nadya, Melissa, David and Tarun for your wonderful comments.Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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