Day Three: Icelandic Horses

We decided to ride some Icelandic horses the third day we were in Iceland. Icelanders are very protective of this species; they have not been bred with any other horses for almost one thousand years. Therefore, they are small, unusually strong, funny looking, furry, and incredibly even-tempered. One of the most interesting things about the horses is the fact that they have a fifth gait: the tolt. Our guide described it as "horse power-walking." We were able to experience the tolt while riding alongside some lava fields. It was a fantastic experience.