Iceland has many riding experiences awaiting you.

• Short rides
• Wilderness tours
• Riding tours that mix in some sightseeing
• Riding instruction and training

If you are one of those people who think of the Vikings and their ships and don t give a thought to the Vikings and their horses read on..

Icelandic horses have been an important part of life on this Sub-Arctic island since Vikings settled Iceland over one thousand years ago.And not long thereafter horse touring started in Iceland. Icelanders have always gone horse-touring to keep their horses in condition for the sheep and horse round-ups in the fall. And, since governing themselves required gathering together annually in a field in Southern Iceland, with regional meetings closer to home, riding long distances quickly became part of their culture. For many farmers in the distant valleys, a horse back riding tour with friends and neighbors was one of a few sources of socializing and recreation. Some years ago a few lucky Europeans started joining their farmer friends on these summer rides through Iceland's countryside. Today it's quite easy to join in these remarkable adventures. And, here's the best part - you don't have to be a life long equestrian to enjoy a Horses North Tour! Any moderately fit outdoor lover can comfortably ride these great little horses!

Over the years we've talked to lots of riders, travelers, tour outfitters and bon vivants. We've hand-picked breeders, trainers and farmers whose high standards in horses, leadership, and food impressed us. And - whose enjoyment in what they're doing goes a long way toward making a great tour. We've selected the kind of tours we want to go on ourselves. We've chosen outfitters who know the horses they use for trekking very well and who have an eye to matching them to the riders abilities. They enjoy leading groups through the mountains and valleys of their homelands, and expect to end the day's riding seated before a great meal.

Each Horses North tour offers something different: choices in landscapes, geography and duration. They all share some things: beautiful landscape, good horses, and nice people. All ranges of riding skills are welcome and we can arrange to take care of non-riding companions as well. There are scheduled tours running May through September and year-round opportunities for riding and horse schooling, and training. Each year we add few new tours to offer, and some very nice training choices for people who want to learn to be better riders and trainers.Each year we find ourselves setting up more "Shopping Trips" for riders who want to go back to Iceland to buy a horse.

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