Iceland’s landscapes can look post-apocalyptic: endless black volcanic sand, and nothing else visible for miles but tall power lines. There are spots with lunar-like craters—then, suddenly, a wild ...

Get in touch with nature on an early summer horseback tour in Iceland offered by Adventure Women. The excursion takes visitors to scenery that includes the Hekla volcano, which has been active for ...

Icelandic horses compete internationally, sell abroad in large numbers, and appear at major equestrian events across Europe and North America. Yet one rule outweighs all of that. The moment an ...

Icelandic horses are a unique and beautiful horse breed native to Iceland, the land of ice and fire. A source of national pride for Icelanders, these four-legged creatures are known for their slight ...

Now I’ve found my calling, nothing will keep me out of the saddle. Its rich black mane was striking, but the shape was like nothing I’d seen before. This was no ordinary stead, it was an Icelandic ...

The tourism website Visit Iceland is offering a promotion just in time for the fall travel season. As part of a campaign called "OutHorse Your Email," a number of Icelandic horses will help people ...

Iceland has trotted out a service that lets horses reply to work emails when you're on vacation. The world-first "OutHorse Your Email" service is designed to encourage travelers to take a break and ...

The Icelandic horse, also known as the Icelandic pony, is a versatile and robust breed originating from Iceland. Due to its sturdy build, it can be ridden by adults as well. Photo: Getty Images ...