"Daydreaming - A Call To My Family" The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small (around 14 hands), registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse (I been told there is no noun for pony in Icelandic) . In 982 AD the Icelandic Althing (parliament) passed laws prohibiting the importation of horses into Iceland and exported animals are not allowed to return. The breed has now been bred pure for more than 1,000 years. The Icelandic displays two gaits in addition to the typical walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds. - Smooth ride - Great for old folks like me!!!

“Daydreaming – A Call To My Family” The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small (around 14 hands), registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse (I been told there is no noun for pony in Icelandic) . In 982 AD the Icelandic Althing (parliament) passed laws prohibiting the importation of horses into Iceland and exported animals are not allowed to return. The breed has now been bred pure for more than 1,000 years. The Icelandic displays two gaits in addition to the typical walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds. – Smooth ride – Great for old folks like me!!!

What does an Icelandic look like? Well, here is a stock photo of an Icelandic in full winter coat

What does an Icelandic look like? Well, here is a stock photo of an Icelandic in full winter coat

Here is Perla running in the winter snow of Michigan!!!

and here is Perla and friends running in the winter snow of Michigan!!!

That is me - learning the "Artist" language! I will keep you informed of progress.

That is me – learning the “Artist” language! I will keep you informed of progress.