Horseback Riding with Icelandic Horses in Iceland and in Montana!

Susan with her two Icelandic Horses, List (L) and Darri (R) and her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Scout

Susan at home in Montana with her two Icelandic Horses, List (L) and Darri (R) and her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Scout

Sixteen years ago, I discovered Iceland and the Icelandic horse after I met a man with a horseback riding business at the Adventure Travel Show in Chicago. He invited me to Iceland to ride what he described as the “legendary and gaited” Icelandic horse. So I went. And I fell in love. And my life changed. Owning horses was never my life plan. But after that trip to Iceland, I knew I had to have THESE horses! Thay have long flowing manes and tails, and their gait (called a tölt) is silky smooth. I’ve had two Icelandic horses at my home in Montana for more than a dozen years now and recommend an Icelandic horseback riding adventure to any woman who’s a good rider. Even after 16 years, I still love this adventure! – Susan Eckert