Can a horse that evolved in the rugged volcanic terrain of Iceland live happily in the sunny Southwest?
You bet, say New Mexico s Icelandic horse aficionados. And, after one thousand years of isolation on their native island, some say they are the purest breed of horse on Earth. The diminutive Icelandic horse closer to the size of a Shetland pony than a Quarter horse, standing between thirteen-one and fourteen-two hands and weighing between 800 and 900 pounds is irresistible. And, riding one doesn t feel like riding a small horse because they have so much power. They can outpull a Quarter horse by 1.6 times, says Paula Hodges, who runs a pet care business in Cedar Crest. With an estimated 75 Icelandic horses in New Mexico, the some what exotic breed is growing in popularity. There are only about 6,000 living in the entire U.S. They are a fairly expensive horse to buy, but they make a good investment, says Hodges. You get a lot of horse for your money, you save on vet bills and food, they are easy keepers and they have a great longevity, living to be between 35 and 50 years. The oldest Ic
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