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    Iceland, the island of longing in the North. The biggest volcanic island in the world is known for its grandiose landscape, for its geysers and glaciers. But it is even more famous for its horses. Icelandic horses are considered the liveliest horses in the whole of Europe with the greatest stamina. They tölt over mossy banks and lava rock unfazed by rivers, glaciers and scree slopes.
    In Nordic mythology the steed are never far behind the warriors. Where would Siefgried be without his horse Grani, or Odin without Sleipnir. Even the sun wouldn’t rise or set if “awake early” and “very quick” weren’t pulling their chariot. From the beginning of colonisation, the Icelanders had the kind of close relationship with their horses usually only seen among the horse-riding peoples of Central Asia. And something of this love for horses still exists today.
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Komentáře • 228

  • @FreeDocumentaryNature
    @FreeDocumentaryNature  Před 3 lety +48

    Iceland, the island of longing in the North. The biggest volcanic island in the world is known for its grandiose landscape, for its geysers and glaciers. But it is even more famous for its horses. Icelandic horses are considered the liveliest horses in the whole of Europe with the greatest stamina. They gallop over mossy banks and lava rock - unfazed by rivers, glaciers, and scree slopes (vast expanses of broken rock)
    In Nordic mythology, the steed is never far behind the warriors. Where would Siegfried be without his horse Grani or Odin without Sleipnir?
    Even the sun wouldn’t rise or set if “awake early” and “very quick” weren’t pulling their chariot. From the beginning of colonization, the Icelanders had a close relationship with their horses usually only seen among the horse-riding peoples of Central Asia. And something of this love for horses still exists today.
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  • @roohamm2456
    @roohamm2456 Před 3 lety +38

    What a stunning landscape. The throat singing in the background gives it a mystical feel. Love to watch these majestic creatures run wild.

    • @KGopidas
      @KGopidas Před 3 lety +2

      A Tibetan feeling I felt

    • @oligultonn
      @oligultonn Před 2 lety +4

      @@KGopidas yeah, we do not have that in our culture.

    • @egheitisunna
      @egheitisunna Před 2 lety +5

      Throat singing is certainly not ever done in Iceland. Doesnt fit with the video.

    • @jojyjohn7496
      @jojyjohn7496 Před 2 lety +4

      @@egheitisunna it's totally cultural misappropriation

  • @ingridblohm-hyde805
    @ingridblohm-hyde805 Před 2 lety +28

    What a great documentary about the Iceland horses and what a stunningly beautiful family!!!

  • @marionlesage4794
    @marionlesage4794 Před 2 lety +29

    Having read the Icelandic Sagas, I could imagine these people’s ancestors and their tough little horses. They would be very proud of their descendants! ❤️

  • @carlislepanting5219
    @carlislepanting5219 Před 2 lety +10

    Watching from Belize central America!! Sending love to Iceland!! Many miles away but fascinated by Iceland!!✌🙏🌎🇧🇿🇮🇸❤💯🤗

  • @tinapadilla4755
    @tinapadilla4755 Před 2 lety +29

    Amazing! The care, the responsibilities, the 'love' for these 'beautiful' horses. I was overwhelmed by it all. Thank you.

    • @ElysetheEevee
      @ElysetheEevee Před rokem

      Why did you quote "beautiful", out of curiosity? I'm assuming it's a way emphasize words but I know not all countries use "double" quotation marks or whatever. Just curious. :)

    • @tinapadilla4755
      @tinapadilla4755 Před rokem

      @@ElysetheEevee the double quote was n error. Simply meant to use single 'quote'.

  • @keeshlon
    @keeshlon Před 3 lety +27

    What a great way to raise a family! Rugged, beautiful way of life. 💗🐴

  • @kiauni6818
    @kiauni6818 Před 2 lety +7

    The horse the boy got is a really beautiful horse

  • @loiscassels8966
    @loiscassels8966 Před 2 lety +12

    Icelandic horses have an extra gait that no other horses in the world have. It’s fascinating to watch. ❤️🇨🇦

    • @ifjchsiwocjcjs4378
      @ifjchsiwocjcjs4378 Před 2 lety +5

      No, icelandic horses arent the only horses with the special gait

  • @kathyhummel1573
    @kathyhummel1573 Před 2 lety +3

    I LOVED my horses, this brought back WONDERFUL MEMORIES, THANK YOU

  • @AniFam
    @AniFam Před 3 lety +31

    Wow, two days to drive the horses to the mountains…what a tough but magnificent adventure with kids…for endless freedom and a life in harmony with nature…🐎💯❣️🌎 I love this horse story much~🥰💞
    Thank you for sharing this adventurous video! 🤗👍
    🔆AniFam〽️

    • @FreeDocumentaryNature
      @FreeDocumentaryNature  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow and thanks for sharing that awesome comment! And glad you liked it. 👍🏻🙏

    • @barbaramarlow5185
      @barbaramarlow5185 Před 2 lety +1

      This was so enriching l feel full of envy.♥️

  • @karenreaves3650
    @karenreaves3650 Před 2 lety +3

    They are magnificent, breathtakingly beautiful. The pure joy of his son’s face when riding.

  • @gloriabrowning1697
    @gloriabrowning1697 Před 2 lety +7

    Vikings ruled with beautiful horses. I love everything in this documentary ty

  • @rosslewchuk9286
    @rosslewchuk9286 Před 3 lety +23

    Excellent production! The closeups of the horses heads in motion speak volumes. Great for recording
    human - human and human - horse interactions. The fog episode was especially enlightening. Excellent landscape photography. Bravo!

  • @keelyevans7692
    @keelyevans7692 Před 3 lety +10

    They look so smooth to ride, the Icelandic horses, and the environment is amazing

  • @faithbradley4224
    @faithbradley4224 Před 2 lety +9

    My dad and I are going there in May and we are extremely excited! I can't wait to explore there! ☺

  • @Albertonification
    @Albertonification Před 2 lety +5

    What a nice family , living in harmony with the Nature ( which in Iceland is breathtaking) and with their ancestors heritage...

  • @slomo1716
    @slomo1716 Před 2 lety +4

    WOW!!!! What an EXCEPTIONAL documentary. I watch another channel where Graeme has an Islandic in his care, and I wanted to learn more about them. This documentary SAYS IT ALL - absolutely WONDERFUL!!!

  • @feliciacphipps4421
    @feliciacphipps4421 Před 2 lety +6

    that was the most beautiful movie I've seen all year bravo to all those people and their families you guys are so strong and so good with each other and loving and caring you can see all of that in all of you and the horses to beautiful thing to know that that still exist

  • @reeree6682
    @reeree6682 Před 3 lety +12

    Iceland...a place I've always wanted to visit...thank you.

  • @erchiepomares6455
    @erchiepomares6455 Před 2 lety +4

    i love horses. hope to visit Iceland one day.

  • @Kifayatalinoory
    @Kifayatalinoory Před 3 lety +27

    Please upload more documentaries about Horses, specially Wild Horses

  • @tracicomstock6525
    @tracicomstock6525 Před 2 lety +2

    I feel so sad when the horse friends go to Germany to new homes. Your way of life esp ur friendship with these handsome creatures touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing ur life in Iceland with us. Much love from WA State 🇺🇸

  • @WildWestNeko
    @WildWestNeko Před 2 lety +2

    My childhood neighbor had an Icelander and a Haflinger, and told me the Icelander was in his 30's. They roamed free in the Alpine pastures, and when I encountered them I would borrow a ride. Tölt is such a comfortable gait, especially bareback.

  • @onlytruth4me915
    @onlytruth4me915 Před 2 lety

    No time for endless hours on technology . . . it is the great outdoors that keeps you busy and exhilarated at the same time! . . . the healthiest and invigorating lifestyle for the whole family!

  • @GregMeadMaker
    @GregMeadMaker Před 2 lety +3

    I enjoyed every minute! Appreciation growing every minute for these horses, and the Icelanders who love them and their heritage. ❤️ --Audrey in Chicago

  • @myrzamarilyslassus956
    @myrzamarilyslassus956 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful animals

  • @jennyc1846
    @jennyc1846 Před 2 lety +7

    Gorgeous wild country, lovely loving family...great doco thank you

  • @phyllisarrington7436
    @phyllisarrington7436 Před 11 měsíci

    What a beautiful story of the Icelandic horses, people,and culture. ❤

  • @sutapamazumdar1338
    @sutapamazumdar1338 Před 3 lety +10

    I was so longing for a horse 🐎 documentary to watch. Thank you very much 💞

    • @FreeDocumentaryNature
      @FreeDocumentaryNature  Před 3 lety +2

      Oh good! We’re here to fulfill your doc wishes 😍

    • @sutapamazumdar1338
      @sutapamazumdar1338 Před 3 lety

      @@FreeDocumentaryNature you sound like an angel 😉 may I request for a documentary on monarch butterflies? Haven't been lucky to find good ones elsewhere. Thank you in advance! ✍️

  • @btbb3726
    @btbb3726 Před 2 lety +2

    Only about 15min into this documentary and so far I like it most out of all the documentaries I’ve watched on this channel. Very nice cinematography, script/content, narration and soundtrack. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @keelyevans7692
    @keelyevans7692 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank God Iceland respects Winter's coming

  • @49rockon27
    @49rockon27 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this beautiful documentary. Has been to Iceland once. Love the country; so unique and beautiful. Hope to visit again.

  • @bitty5095
    @bitty5095 Před 3 lety +8

    You made my day with this beautiful video, what lovely happy people they are , makes me want to go on vacation and ride that gorgeous landscape on one of those horses. I am smitten.

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 Před 2 lety +4

    Wonderful documentary! The horses are beautiful and the people lead an enviable existence.

  • @grandaabanag2751
    @grandaabanag2751 Před 2 lety +5

    Absolutely amazing horses in an absolutely beautiful place.

  • @satyamsharma-qm4yb
    @satyamsharma-qm4yb Před 9 měsíci +1

    loved the documentary. it covers the life of a family in the care and business of horses.

  • @bartender4877
    @bartender4877 Před 2 lety

    My imported Icelandic horse got to have 2 foals and died at 34 years old. She never got sick and never ran off. My Dad got to learn riding on her when he was 50 years old , here in The Netherlands and she never did anything to let him fall off. Her son was the leader of the herd and so so strong. You could put a grown bigger male on him easily ( my father is not that heavy, like 78kg ) and he would took off. This is the best breed since they stay calm in the head. And do anything for you, the farmer where they stayed said… this breed would keep going for you even when they are tired and want to rest. So as a horse owner you need to be wise and take good care of them so they don’t run themselves into a early death.. because they will do anything for you. Best breed same as Welsh cob section D also love that breed and owned that breed❤️

  • @ebybeehoney
    @ebybeehoney Před 2 lety +6

    You can herd yourself or you could just get a herding dog. But this still looks like heaven.
    *Point* - Icelandics are the only ones with a gait called a tolt, but not the only ones with a four-pace gait.

  • @patriciaowens3479
    @patriciaowens3479 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful life and beautiful horses.

  • @derekstynes9631
    @derekstynes9631 Před 2 lety

    What a Great Way to Raise Children and They are Safe and Lucky to have such a Heritage !

  • @GloryDaze73
    @GloryDaze73 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic window into the soul of Iceland
    Beuatiful creatures 🐎❣❣❣

  • @carolinebarnes6832
    @carolinebarnes6832 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful creatures, so inspiring.

  • @rosalindannvanoosterhout203

    Beautiful documentary. It gives an insight on how horses in iceland are treated. Very nice i must say

  • @tracicomstock6525
    @tracicomstock6525 Před 2 lety +3

    I love these strong horses!

  • @rolaine733
    @rolaine733 Před rokem

    Did I hear 3000 people live on this Island LORD SIGN ME UP! Beautiful horses nice documentary 🐎 The nature has me sold its lovely there. Ha, look at that beautiful rainbow 🌈

  • @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164

    Hard life but everyone smiles.

  • @Kimmy-pw8tm
    @Kimmy-pw8tm Před 3 lety +3

    Such beautiful choice of colours.

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Před 2 lety +2

    Incredibly well done and informative. Thank you so much.

  • @ebflegg
    @ebflegg Před 2 lety +4

    Wonderful horses and people! I did feel a bit sad though to see the insensitive use of the bit and the rein. The reins are held in an unyielding fist and the horses are hauled around with too much pressure on the mouth. The reins always look in a straight line and the mouths are often gaping. This isn’t necessary. Horses can be ridden without bits because they are so sensitive to pressure, so if a bit is used the rider needs to become far more sensitive than this....

  • @kimnoel7179
    @kimnoel7179 Před 2 lety +2

    The Icelandic Horses.
    🏀🐴🇮🇸❄️🥐

  • @rsb67
    @rsb67 Před rokem

    Love these interesting horses & Iceland!

  • @AmarRomanticas
    @AmarRomanticas Před 2 lety +7

    "Right now, there are people all over the world who are just like you. They're either lonely, they're missing somebody, they're depressed, they're hurt, they're scarred from the past, they're having personal issues no one knows about, they have secrets you wouldn't believe. They wish, they dream and they hope. And right now, they are sitting here reading these words, and I'm writing this for you so you don' t feel alone anymore. Always remember, don't be depressed about the past, don't worry about the future, and just focus on today. If today's not so great don't worry! Tomorrow's a new chance. If you are reading this, be sure to share this around to make others feel better. Have a nice day!"

  • @pamelabrigham5605
    @pamelabrigham5605 Před 2 lety

    ABSOLUTELY UNDENIABLY BEAUTIFUL 💘 BABIES THESE GEOURGEOUS HORSES AS ARE ALL GOD'S AMAZING BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS

  • @locandro1
    @locandro1 Před 8 měsíci

    The land is beautiful. The horses are beautiful.

  • @relaxingblog
    @relaxingblog Před 2 lety

    A soft, clean bed, roof over my head, people that love me, and food on my table...count your blessings. There are many in this world that have absolutely nothing. A simple life like mine would be Heaven for so many.

  • @guysolis5843
    @guysolis5843 Před 2 lety +1

    These horses reminds me of the small, sturdy Spanish horses where some have become the feral Mustang that roams in places like Montana but I am also reminded by the Icelandic horse of the American Morgan, just a little..

  • @dixieboy5689
    @dixieboy5689 Před 2 lety +2

    Counting noses ... Great way to close out this incredible video.
    Thanks. and Gidee up , as we say in the states.

  • @gwendolynshire9660
    @gwendolynshire9660 Před rokem +1

    How magnificent is the scenery in your country! I loved seeing all the activities with the wonderful horses!

  • @Kimmy-pw8tm
    @Kimmy-pw8tm Před 3 lety +3

    I’m a lover of the majestic horse

  • @frank4245
    @frank4245 Před 3 lety +5

    Beautiful documentary 🌹

  • @keelyevans7692
    @keelyevans7692 Před 3 lety +4

    So beautiful!

  • @taracrosby1538
    @taracrosby1538 Před 3 měsíci

    It's the screwdriver holding mom's hair up for me ❤

  • @stardust949
    @stardust949 Před 3 lety +5

    They're wonderful little horses---all of them look about 14 hands? Does the wind ever stop blowing there?

  • @dzfenster5608
    @dzfenster5608 Před 3 lety +4

    It's amazing, thank you.

  • @sunflower8035
    @sunflower8035 Před měsícem

    What magnificent creatures. ❤

  • @sheilaallen2146
    @sheilaallen2146 Před 2 lety

    Horses are so Beautiful and Majestic
    💕🐴💕

  • @dassiice
    @dassiice Před 3 měsíci

    Wow. This was a great documentary about the Icelandic horse and that lovely family. I used to work at a farm not far from that farm so nice to see the surroundings. I also ran a horse rental for one summer and did a bit of riding before that. But one thing I would love to do one day is to go on a few days horse riding tour.

  • @prisonerohope6970
    @prisonerohope6970 Před 2 lety

    Oh, my. The horses are gorgeous.

  • @jaik9321
    @jaik9321 Před 3 lety +3

    great work ; this is truly unseen by many I trust...

  • @k2nomad123
    @k2nomad123 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this documentary.

  • @daveanderson8776
    @daveanderson8776 Před 5 měsíci

    I so long to come to Iceland to ride these and be with these !

  • @paddyrowen6307
    @paddyrowen6307 Před 3 lety +2

    Wonderful Documentary. Beautiful Island, horses and people.

  • @williamsmith5514
    @williamsmith5514 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing grace ! I am unaware that Iceland has volcanos and hot springs . Geraldton's inland places for 5 hundred miles is full of old volcano action from a time period past 1 thousand years . It has much mineral presents , from iron to any raw materials known to man . Mining of these elements is a big part of Geraldton's economy base . Thoroughbred Gallopers are also very important to Geraldton for employment

  • @1942rita
    @1942rita Před 2 lety

    They are wonderful. Small ears, powerful hind quarters, bigger legs and feet than I imagined.

  • @slycat1939
    @slycat1939 Před 3 lety +4

    How fantastic and awesome was this video. I wish I could see more videos on the family here on there way of life daily. If they had there own youtube channel would be awesome. Besides me I am sure many would join there channel to see there way of life in such a beautiful country as Iceland is. Do they have a channel or any more videos on them on youtube? I would like to know to see them. Please do some more videos on these beautiful horses. This is awesome I have shared it my animal groups I have on Facebook. Thanks for doing this it was fantastic to watch. I had to watch it twice thus far it is so good. I enjoy all your videos. Will be looking for more on these horses soon.

  • @janesmith9024
    @janesmith9024 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful place, not least because of the absence of people. The children look like mine. here in the Uk we have 18m more people now than when I was born and we are full to bursting. Iceland looks very attractive in comparison.

  • @keelyevans7692
    @keelyevans7692 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent work

  • @thegreatloudmeow
    @thegreatloudmeow Před 2 lety +1

    Truly captivating

  • @58nunzi
    @58nunzi Před 3 lety +9

    Horses are a hardy animal. There are wild horses in Dutch Harbor Alaska. Anyone that has been there know how tough you have be to live there.

  • @carolwilliamson4660
    @carolwilliamson4660 Před 2 lety +1

    I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING 👀 THIS SHOW LOVELY 😍 👌 👍

  • @maggiepatterson7949
    @maggiepatterson7949 Před 2 lety +1

    These horses are so well-suited for the climate, look so healthy and happy..so nice to see that they aren't stabled a lot. But really, aren't these ponies? They are short.

  • @Qingeaton
    @Qingeaton Před 2 lety

    What a culture.

  • @francisesquega525
    @francisesquega525 Před 2 lety

    Trot on rocks wow powerful horses

  • @lauranyc4966
    @lauranyc4966 Před 2 lety

    This was an absolutely magical video ♥️ 🐎 ♥️🙏🏻

  • @henryandthehorses5085
    @henryandthehorses5085 Před 3 lety +3

    Another horse lover who uses painful bits to ride horses. The horseys and the landscape are absolutely amazing. Beautiful documentary.

  • @nicolehall2177
    @nicolehall2177 Před 2 lety

    Here from the Icelandic horse email report. 🐴

  • @carolmakin8075
    @carolmakin8075 Před 3 lety +3

    That was a brilliant video to watch.👍👍👍

  • @umaribnal-khattabmalaysia6831

    Amazing trip

  • @ourpurposeasyouthministries
    @ourpurposeasyouthministries Před 10 měsíci

    More horse documentaries please ❤

  • @hassantucker8273
    @hassantucker8273 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! When the kids were brushing the horses the horses were whispering to one another I never seen that before -37:10 mark

  • @torqingheads
    @torqingheads Před 3 lety +9

    And the strongest people. These are the direct descendants of Vikings.

  • @imaginethat2003
    @imaginethat2003 Před 2 lety +1

    I will go there someday.

    • @FreeDocumentaryNature
      @FreeDocumentaryNature  Před 2 lety +1

      Send us a message when you do get there please. We’d love to hear from you!

  • @diesel_dawg
    @diesel_dawg Před 2 lety +4

    The horses being ridden kept having their mouths pulled on and hurt; the reins were too short. :\

    • @marialindell9874
      @marialindell9874 Před 2 lety +2

      Yep! The man definetly hasn't been taught to ride properly!
      A proper rider would use a soft hand and would never yank like that!
      Alltogether I don't even like him, something about him seems off. I think the girl should have been left behind and not pulled in to work. If they so need all the manpower to herd the horses, then go ask at another breeder or start using dogs.

    • @saspinks3001
      @saspinks3001 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marialindell9874 Right!? I wanted to scream at them to get out of their horses mouths!

    • @alanaadams7440
      @alanaadams7440 Před 2 lety

      Yes they hold the reins tight

  • @BunlyEmpire
    @BunlyEmpire Před 3 lety +2

    wow, your video always great, I like them

  • @nilanjanachatterjee9023
    @nilanjanachatterjee9023 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent video 😊

  • @anirudhmanwal8189
    @anirudhmanwal8189 Před 3 lety +2

    Wonderful

  • @danmoore5786
    @danmoore5786 Před 3 lety +3

    I WANT TO BE AN ICELANDER !!!!!!!!!!

    • @viewer9932
      @viewer9932 Před 3 lety

      you need viking blood to be an icelander.

  • @tobyihli9470
    @tobyihli9470 Před 2 lety +1

    Those colors, exquisite! Such unique chocolates, chestnut, browns, blondes, and charcoal, such as never before seen. Just stunning. They should raise a herd of quarter horses and cross breed in those colors for the American market. They’d get rich!

    • @brmmotorsport
      @brmmotorsport Před 2 lety +1

      There are more than 100 registered colors for the Icelandic horse..

  • @froey198033
    @froey198033 Před 2 lety +2

    Man Iceland is very beautiful and I would like to check it out but I could never live there. It's July and August when they filmed this and they're wearing jackets in the prime of summer. I'm sorry but I will stick with the humidity and high dew points and the heat here in Massachusetts summer. I don't think I could live in Iceland especially during the winter, nevermind the chilly summer's they have. That's why they are strong people because they live in a cold part of the world.