They're called Ice-land-ic horses for more than just one reason.
That's ICE that Moli is being ridden on, with foot lift to his chest.

Thor & Moli at the Ice Tolt in Reykjavik. Moli has this natural high foot lift at all speeds.


We Texans can't even walk or drive on ice. Moli is flying on the ice with speed & grace!!! ;-)

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In Iceland, they start early in their horse culture, both the horses and the children.
This mare is Moli's mother & little brother is getting a hug. :-)

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Just hanging out together in a beautiful place. [ Trek -- Iceland, 2005 ]
... some good looking ... ahh ... croups ... :-)

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... in her rather harsh native habitat, that long hair has a purpose ...



A good looking first prize mare ... sire: Stígandi frá Sauðárkróki

© Gunnar Arnarson

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Group ride at the LBJ National Grasslands, north of Decatur.

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The Equine Expo in May, 2005: award winning booth attended by
Helen, Tim, Jane, Karl, Bonny, and supported by Sharon, Gianna, ...

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Jarl fra Midkrika, Team Norway, World Championships 2005, Sweden (© unknown)