Best Buddies 0643

by Kristina Rinell

Title

Best Buddies 0643

Artist

Kristina Rinell

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photography

Description

Two Icelandic horses in a pasture on Iceland. The Icelandic horse is a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that it is descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation. Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return.
The Icelandic, as it is commonly referred to, is known for being sure-footed and able to cross rough terrain. It displays two gaits in addition to the typical walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds. The first additional gait is a four-beat lateral ambling gait called tölt. They also perform a pace called skeið, or 'flying pace'. Skeið is used in pacing races, and is fast and smooth, with some horses able to reach up to 50 km/h (30 mph). It is not a gait for long-distance travel.
The Icelandic horse comes in many different colors, and the Icelandic language includes more than 100 names for the various colors and color patterns. It is small, weighing between 330 and 380 kilograms (730 and 840 lb) and standing an average of 132 to 142 cm (52 to 56 inches) high. It has a spirited temperament and a large personality.

Honored to be featured
in these FAA Galleries:
- Animal Photographs, September 2017
- Animals PHOTOS ONLY, September 2017
- KINGDOM Animalia, September 2017
- Our 4-Legged Friends, September 2017
- 500 Views - 1 Image a Day, October 2017
- 500 And Beyond Fine Art, October 2017
- Pet Art, December 2017
- USA Photographers, September 2019

* First Place in Logo Contest for 'Our 4-Legged Friends', December 2017

A heartfelt Thank You to the administrators of these galleries :-)

©Kristina Rinell

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September 11th, 2017

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