Icelandic Horse In Farm Corral Stock Image

The Icelandic horse, or Icelandic, is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are smaller compared to other breeds, most registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse. In addition to the gaits of walk, trot, canter, and gallop, typical of other horse breeds, many Icelandic horses can also do the tolt (ambling gait) and the flying pace. The only breed of horse in Iceland, the Icelandic is also popular internationally, and sizable populations exist in Europe and North America.