The Icelandic horse is especially known for its tölt (amble) gait and is widely used as a leisure and sport horse. Although it is small as a riding horse, its riders are commonly adults. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the weight carrying capacity of the Icelandic horse. It is important in terms of horse welfare to generate such knowledge and to adjust training and use of the Icelandic horse accordingly.

Effect of rider weight and additional weight in Icelandic horses in tölt - part I. Physical responses

Effect of rider weight and additional weight in Icelandic horses in tölt - part II. Stride parameters responses

The effect of rider weight and additional weight in Icelandic horses in tölt