World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Icelandics

That mane. That tölt! Ride along with an Icelandic horse, and learn more about the breed in this helpful video.

I’ve never met a thin-maned Icelandic horse. Truthfully, I’ve only met a handful of Icelandics, or Ices (pronounced “icees” by their loving owners), but all of them have been blessed with a thick crop of hair likely born of their ancestral roots on the island of Iceland where a good coat is a necessity. Every Iceland I’ve seen, in photos or videos, has a luxurious thick mane… and seeing that mane flop back and forth during a tölt seems to be a rite of passage for Ice riders.

If you don’t have access to a charming little Icelandic horse to take for a spin yourself, we’ve found the next best thing: this video, featuring several helmet cam shots plus a good explanation of the Icelandic’s history and facts about the breed.

Ice, ice baby — riding a good Icelandic horse, in my limited experience, is truly a bucket-list item that I hope all readers have the opportunity to try.

Go riding!