BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Some of our hestasaga stories include information concerning the different subject areas. You can find them here, in the category of background knowledge where they are listed in alphabetical order.
Maybe, you have your own interesting topic from the (Icelandic horse-) world that might also spark another person’s interest? It does not always have to be a complete story. Feel free to send us your input and it will be published in this category.
HAIR WHIRLS OF THE HORSE
Hair whirls on the head and neck of the horses were one of the characteristics of a horse then and
ICELANDIC LICHEN- CATRARIA ISLANDICA
Well deserved rest. Photo/Karl Christian Nielsen At the time of the spectacular twin birth reported above, “Fjallagrös”, known in Icelandic
MARKINGS OF THE HORSES
Studmare with marking at the left ear Before the age of transponders and cold brandings, the horses in iceland were
THE ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG
The Icelandic sheepdog belongs to the group of Nordic dogs. He is a friendly, curious, lively dog, robust and courageous
THE ORLOV TROTTER
The Orlov trotter belongs to the oldest breeds of trotters in the world. Breeding started late in the 18th century
THE PLACENTA
The placenta, also called mother cake, connects the blood circulation of the mother with that of the embryo. It provides
TWIN BIRTHS OF HORSES
Twin births of horses, where both foals are born alive and survive, are extremely rare. Usually, twin pregnancy leads to