I nudged the horse into the bitterly cold gale force wind, turning my head to keep the blowing snow out of my eyes. A wind greater than 39 mph qualifies as a gale, and this wind clearly made the cut.

Sure-footed, weather-resistant, and equipped with a unique gait–the Icelandic horse is far more than a pony dressed in northern lights. As direct descendants of Viking horses, Icelandics are ...

The tourism website Visit Iceland is offering a promotion just in time for the fall travel season. As part of a campaign called "OutHorse Your Email," a number of Icelandic horses will help people ...

Ask someone to think of an animal beloved around the world, and more often than not, their reply might be, "horse." These beautiful, intelligent creatures form tight bonds with humans, both through ...

Yes, you read that right. Iceland is encouraging tourists visiting the country to disconnect, and it trained a few horses to type on a giant custom keyboard. New perk: Easily find new routes and ...