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An Icelandic being ridden at a tölt An Icelandic horse being ridden at the flying pace The Icelandic is a " five-gaited " breed, known for its sure-footedness and ability to cross rough terrain. As well as the typical gaits of walk, trot , and canter/gallop , the breed is noted for its ability to perform two additional gaits.
The basis of Icelandic equitation lies in the long traditions of riding horse transport. On an island with little wood, making and using carriages or sleighs was not practical in Iceland. Thus horses had to be ridden for long distances, and the style of equitation formed to accommodate comfort and endurance.
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The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries, the breed is mentioned in Icelandic literature and historical records. They are long-lived, hardy, and have few diseases in their native country.
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The ambling horse was prized in the Middle Ages A horse's legs tied together using a device called a trammel to force a lateral ambling gait. Ambling was described as early as the Hittite writings of Kikkuli. [1] The amble was particularly prized in horses in the Middle Ages due to the need for people to travel long distances on poor roads.