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
