The Icelandic horse (and although they are pony height they are referred to as horses) all have tremendous stamina and strength. They are surefooted and have unusual gaits – in addition to walk, trot, canter, there is tölt (a four-beat running walk) and pace (a two-beat, very fast, lateral gait).
Origin: Iceland.

Colour: all, except leopard-spotted, overo-spotted and sabino-spotted.

Height: between 12 and 15hh.

Conformation: large head, strong, short neck. Compact body with clean legs and large feet.
Character: self-willed, but eager to work, with a good sense of direction.
Uses: driving, trekking, long distance riding, dressage, jumping, eventing, farmwork, RDA.