SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The largest Icelandic horse operation in North America is in Shelbyville. Lettleiki is a riding school providing group and individual lessons for beginner to advanced ...
Have you ever tolted? Tolting is one of the five gaits that only Icelandic horses have. It is like walking very fast –up to 30 miles an hour. Kimberly Hart, Icelandic horse connoisseur and owner of ...
“It looks like the weather tomorrow will be good for us,” says Þórdís Anna Gylfadóttir as she studies the pink-hued sky. “When it’s a nice day, we have more people coming to the valley.” The ...
It can be hard, in our increasingly technology-obsessed, distraction-riddled world to just relax and enjoy the moment. But it definitely gets easier when you're on horseback, gently trotting through ...
MONTEREY -- "We put kids with disabilities on horses with extraordinary results." This is how Kathryn Roberts summarizes the good works of Roberts Woods Farm. Kathryn and her husband, Marc, own the 18 ...
The distinct landscape and culture make Iceland an experience like no other. Another unique feature of Iceland is their horses. Physically, the Icelandic horses are smaller and even pony-like.
Did you know there are horses in San Diego County that can trace their roots directly back to the Vikings? They are Icelandic horses and their ancestors were perfect for crossing the oceans on Viking ...
“Sálmur, no,” I chide. My small but mighty steed ignores me and noses in the hedgerow for a particularly juicy leaf. In Iceland, tradition dictates that you learn your horse’s name before you ride. It ...