Iceland's First Horse Imports (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the historical importation of horses to Iceland during the Viking Age, describing the challenges of transporting livestock across the North Atlantic on longships. It highlights the complexities of choosing suitable horses for the journey, as well as the physical and psychological toll of the harsh conditions they faced during transit. The text acknowledges the breeds related to the Icelandic horse and details the significance of their lineage and resilience in contemporary equestrian practices.