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Known by many names such as Islenzki Hesturinn, Icelandic Toelter Horse, Iceland Horse, and its own country's name, Islandpferde, the Icelandic Horse has lived in Iceland since the Nordic pioneers arrived in 865 A.D.
Also Known By: Islenzki hesturinn, Icelandic toelter horse, Iceland Tolter
The Icelandic horse is descended from horses brought to Iceland by settlers over eleven centuries ago.
Hugason, K. 1994, Breeding of Icelandic toelter horses: an overview. Livestock Production Science 40, 21-29. The Agricultural Society of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
 See also: Icelandic horses, Trot, Saddle, Pinto, Gait
  
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