Iceland’s mini Viking horses have a unique way of moving called the Tölt. It is a four-beat gait in which one hoof is on the ground at all times. The lack of suspension in the canter creates a smooth trot for the rider. Lope through lava fields and visit the Gullfoss waterfalls and hot springs. Retire to a local farm in the evening to soak stirrup-freed feet in a moss bath. January 2014 |