Icelandic Horses on Equitrekking

PBS Equitrekking ( http://www.equitrekking.com ) Host Darley Newman introduces the history and characteristics of the Icelandic horse from her travels in Iceland. This Equitrekking exclusive web-only video clip features stunning Icelandic scenery, horses and adventure. The Equitrekking Iceland episode is a part of Equitrekking's second season on PBS. Purchase Equitrekking DVDs at http://www.shopdarley.com. Learn more about the show at http://www.equitrekking.com and about equestrian vacations at http://www.equitrekkingtravel.com

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[kolla25]

@icehorses No they are not Ponies!.

[LauraLaureen]

The Spirit is the message in this video.

The transfer between the Icelandic horse and humans are very important.

To feel the horse is one of the goals in our life not only to be a leader...

[linoufouine]

I ike these beautiful landscapes. I like watching horses running freely...

[iSilversaku]

Íslenskir hestarnir eru bestir.

Sko ég vissi að allir elskuðu hestana okkar :)

[roommateofthekingofi]

Well, agree with you there! Many riders are no horsemen! To learn how to be a good and proper horseman and a rider doesn't take years it takes many lifetimes. I think depends on how old your soul is, and I mean it.

Well, about some Icelanders not all but some, think they can go abroad a teach because they are so skilled. But it turns out they are actually so bad they would never be able to make a living of horses in Iceland. There are also good teachers, I don't take lessons from just anyone.

[icehorses]

To be a horseman doesn't take years, but it takes a certain person, attitude, and how they relate to the horse. A rider is not a horseman.

Yes, the videos are bad, but if there are good riders and riding style, where is it?? You say it's there, but where? If so, wouldn't it be just as easy to see in videos?

My experience with the icelandic-style riders who come to North America shows me that they try to say the right words, but the actions do not match their words.

[roommateofthekingofi]

I agree with you that we are both seeking ways that are better for the horses. I just find it really bad that you look at youtube videos. In my opinion most are BAD. A very badly ridden horses by riders with little or no feeling. I can even say that many professional riders are really awful riders.

I may be a bit younger than you but I have been riding since I was 3. I have also been working abroad with Ices and many other breeds so I know a little bit about the world around Iceland.

[icehorses]

Been there. No desire to go back. I can see exactly what is being done on the videos.

I can see from the Icelanders who come to the US to teach riding, what they are teaching and how they ride and much of it is not right, not fair to the horse, nor fair to the owners.

You and I are more on the same team than not, so don't take this as argument; we both want better for the horse.

You are young; perhaps I have more experience in all different breeds than the years you have been alive.

[roommateofthekingofi]

@icehorses I say, come to Iceland! See for yourself! There will always be black sheep among people who are trying to do right. But that is not just among us Icelanders and Icelandic horses.. you can see that with all horse breeds. Do judge everybody because some riders are bad riders.

[icehorses]

Yes, I agree some things are changing... a little. It's like tunnel vision; if you're only in a small pond, you aren't able to see what's going on in big lakes or the oceans.

Personally, I still see the horses fighting the bit in just about every video. Do a search on youtube of the videos posted in the last month, the last week... it's still the same, the poor horse being viced in the mouth with metal.

Thanks for the discussion!