A passion for the extraordinary
WHEN it comes to breeds of horse and pony, we tend to be more conservative here in Britain than in Europe. Perhaps because we have so many of our own native breeds, we are less inclined to look elsewhere. There are people, however, who go against the grain and develop a passion for something a bit different.
For the Carsons, Icelandic horses are a family affair. Kirsty Carson grew up near a farm which had Icelandic ponies and met her husband, Andrew, while he was working there. They have spent many years going back and forth between Britain and Iceland to pursue their interest. Their eldest son is about to graduate with a degree in equine science from Hólar University in Iceland, only the third British person to do so.
Explaining her lifelong fascination with the breed, Kirsty says: “A lot of people say that Icelandic horses have many of the same traits as a native breed in
