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In the ninth century, the Vikings brought their horses with them when the settled Iceland. However, in the next couple of centuries, Icelanders became concerned about the purity of the breed, so in the twelfth century they passed a law forbidding the importation of any horses. This law remains on the books to the present day, thus preserving the Icelandic breed's easy personality, trainability, and unique gait. This gait is based on an unusual diagonal stride which produces a smooth and easy ride. Behind the horses, we saw our first view of Iceland's massive glaciers.