Summer Eczema / Sweet Itch in Icelandic Horses

At this time of the year, some Icelandic Horses show varying signs of sweet itch / summer eczema, which can be mild or severe. The severe cases can be horrific for the horse.

There are several ways to try to forestall SE (summer eczema); some are in the discussions on the IceHorses discussion group:

[] Summer Eczema Discussion

[] Information

[] Fly Control

[] SE Season

[] http://iceryder.net/se.html

Natural Horsemanship with Icelandic Horses

Here's a video that is about ten years old, working with a young Icelandic Horse and natural horsemanship, along with clicker training. He could be ridden bareback and bridleless before he was even started under saddle.



For more information, see the Icelandic Horse Connection.

Icelandic Horse Plays Soccer!

Watch this Icelandic Horse play soccer! He really enjoys it!

Icelandic Horse Pictures

Icelandic Horse Connection Blog