Icelandic horse
FEIF · WorldFengur
140 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
at the withers
- Mass
- approx. 300–400 kgZakres rasy
Icelandic horse — size comparison
The Icelandic horse is small but strongly built, with a deep body, strong bone and an abundant mane. It grows a dense winter coat. Many colours occur, and indiv
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
140 cm
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Icelandic horse — size comparison — facts and sources
The Icelandic horse is small but strongly built, with a deep body, strong bone and an abundant mane. It grows a dense winter coat. Many colours occur, and individual appearance varies more than the idea of a single small northern horse type might suggest.
It descends from horses brought to Iceland during the island’s settlement. Long isolation shaped a distinct population whose international breeding is coordinated by FEIF. Its principal working distinction is additional gaits: tölt and, in some horses, flying pace.
Icelandic horses are generally energetic, enduring and willing to move forward. Tölt is a four-beat gait providing a smooth ride, while racing pace allows high speed over a short distance. The breed is used in trekking, leisure riding and specialist competitions assessing gait quality and speed.