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The Joy Of The Tölt
Experiencing the Icelandic horse in a uniquely Icelandic landscape The sky was up for the occasion when my companions and I headed due east in early November, leaving the familiarity of Miðbær behind in favour of the steaming hillsides of Hveragerði. An…
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Best Of East Iceland 2018: Best Tour
The Eastfjords of Iceland are, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital. The mountains slump diagonally into the sea, creating a beautiful and distinctive landscape. Many of the winding fjords are cut off from…
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The Countryside Cavalry: Horseback Riding Through Lava Fields
You’re never too old to yell “HORSES!” when you spot them from a car in the countryside. For me, it’s one thing to admire Icelandic horses from afar. Riding them, however, is a whole different story. I’ve never been on a horse…
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Icelandic Town Plagued By Rogue Horseback Riders
A small Icelandic town has been dealing with a distinctly Icelandic problem: too many people are riding on horseback in areas where they are forbidden to do so. The town of Grindavík has felt compelled to issue an announcement on the subject…
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Who You Callin’ Pony?
If you want to start a fight in Iceland, call their horses ponies. When I slipped up and did just that, I was met with, “A pony couldn’t do what that horse did.” And while the breed tends to fall in the…
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Tölting Through The Lava Fields
“This is Stormur,” says the German staff member at Íshestar as she hands me the reins of my horse for the morning. She leaves us to get acquainted, and I pet Stormur’s soft nose, barely able to contain my glee. With impatience,…
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Riding With Fire, Tölting On Ice To Ingólfsfjall
Rule number one when riding an Icelandic horse: do not use your leg. Or at least, do not use as much leg as you would when riding a horse English-style. Swinging myself onto the saddle on a dark, snowy January morning, I…
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Horsing Around In Steinholt
In the kitchen at Steinsholt, Kari Torkildsen is stirring up a delicious lamb soup. She and her husband, Gunnar Marteinsson, are the owners of Steinsholt Riding Tours. They are making sure everything is ready for the company of thirteen Danes that they…
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On A Date With: Oyama
This time last year, the band Oyama did not exist. By May, the five-piece was playing gigs and having their praises sung by fans and critics alike for their grungy, gauzy, early ‘90s slow-core tunes. They landed a management deal with Projekta…
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Riding Through Hveragerði, Or Calmly Tölting Mordor
The fog was exceptionally low. The rain hung heavily in the sky, the greyish tones blanketing Reykjavík. As we drove out of the city, the southeast was even foggier and rainier than the capital. Raindrops raced across the window as we followed…
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Laxnes: A Trip To The Icelandic Old West
The fauna in Iceland is much more than whales, puffins and sheep. Yes, if you check around you will find a very special and loyal animal among the other creatures of the island: The legendary Icelandic horse. Riding one of these marvellous…
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Horseback Riding In The West: The Norse Horse
Whether you’re looking for a tranquil stroll through the beautiful Icelandic countryside, or an exhilarating jaunt, this trip has got you covered. Íshestar provides a variety of different horseback riding tours around Iceland catered to every riding level. Their scenic Lava Tour…
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Grapevine Takes A Tour On Icelandic Horseback
You’d think from the looks of these dwarfen beasts that they’d be meek and mild, happy to carry a hobbit off on an adventure into Iceland’s fairytale landscape. At least, this is what I had in mind when I stepped into the…