Video of Icelandic horses going through the ice.

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Pixel · 05/02/2009 18:38

video here

Don't worry, it's a happy ending but my heart was still in my mouth watching it. I can't believe how calm and well-behaved they were.

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bronze · 05/02/2009 18:44

oh my goodness that was heart in mouth stuff

MitchyInge · 05/02/2009 19:37

ooooh my goodness

I am NOT going to try that at home!

MitchyInge · 05/02/2009 19:37

do you think they were just numb with shock and cold at first?

Roskva · 05/02/2009 20:00

Iceys are very calm generally. A lot of horses in Iceland will be used to crossing ice cold melt water streams.

Are any of you fellowcey enthusiasts?

Roskva · 05/02/2009 20:01

Meant to say fellow icey enthusiast, but my keyboard keeps sticking

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Pixel · 05/02/2009 20:06

I was getting really worried about the grey who was still in near the end because it was looking quite sleepy as though the cold was getting to it and it was giving up. I was so relieved when it got out!

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BooBooChicken · 05/02/2009 20:13

oh my, my tummy was in a knot watching that, esp for the little grey who looked like he was going under...

kormachameleon · 05/02/2009 20:13

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ruty · 05/02/2009 20:21

lucky the water was so shallow - they seemed to be standing. freezing though but could have been so much worse.

Roskva · 05/02/2009 21:13

korma, a friend of mine reckons that iceys are like pringles - you can't stop at one . Although so far I've managed it, but wait until dd is a bit bigger...

Itsthawooluff · 09/02/2009 20:41

Hands up who was frantically "clicking", and saying "Oh come on, please, you can do it" whilst watching that.

horseymum · 21/07/2009 13:48

Hi I have just found this tack room area! i love icelandic horses and used to work at a trekking centre with them- they are fantastic but i couldn't afford one right now!

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