On our last day in Iceland, we did not have any tours planned. So, spur of the moment, we decided to ride Icelandic horses! We were treated to a great ride on beautiful Videy Island, located in the bay near Reykjavik, Iceland.
The ancestors of today's Icelandic horses were brought by the Vikings. The horses' genetic line has been kept pretty pure. In fact, law prohibits horses to be imported to Iceland. Additionally, Icelandic horses that have been sent to another country are not permitted to return. (This even includes horses in competition.) So, riding one of these beautiful animals is almost like a little step back into time.