The Icelandic Horse
Product Description
The Icelandic Horse is a fascinating horse breed with unique qualities. In this large format book you will find the most comprehensive information about it ever published. Supplemented by extensive photographic material and illustrations, many published for the first time, this book examines all aspects of the species.
The Icelandic horse, shaped by the harsh elements and the freedom of Icelandic nature, is now recognised and sought after worldwide and bred to the highest standards. Horse lovers will find "The Icelandic Horse" an indispensable companion to further their interest in this unique breed.
- A magnificent book about the Icelandic horse - 416 pages of exciting stories and information, detailed illustrations and hundreds of spectacular photographs.
- The ever increasing popularity of the Icelandic horse abroad, as witnessed by the growth of special clubs dedicated to the breed, and regular world championships.
- The Icelandic horse in poetry and art, including paintings by renowned Icelandic artists. - The origins of the Icelandic horse, and its history dating back to the settlement of Iceland in the 9th century.
-An examination of the traditions, regulations and challenges of breeding the Icelandic horse.
- The unique qualities of the Icelandic horse, which include its four to five gaits instead of the usual three and its ability to walk on the often rough terrain of the countryside.
- More than 700 photos
- 55 drawings and graphs
Allow 2-6 Weeks for delivery.
The Icelandic horse, shaped by the harsh elements and the freedom of Icelandic nature, is now recognised and sought after worldwide and bred to the highest standards. Horse lovers will find "The Icelandic Horse" an indispensable companion to further their interest in this unique breed.
- A magnificent book about the Icelandic horse - 416 pages of exciting stories and information, detailed illustrations and hundreds of spectacular photographs.
- The ever increasing popularity of the Icelandic horse abroad, as witnessed by the growth of special clubs dedicated to the breed, and regular world championships.
- The Icelandic horse in poetry and art, including paintings by renowned Icelandic artists. - The origins of the Icelandic horse, and its history dating back to the settlement of Iceland in the 9th century.
-An examination of the traditions, regulations and challenges of breeding the Icelandic horse.
- The unique qualities of the Icelandic horse, which include its four to five gaits instead of the usual three and its ability to walk on the often rough terrain of the countryside.
- More than 700 photos
- 55 drawings and graphs
Allow 2-6 Weeks for delivery.
