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While traveling in northwest Iceland, somewhere on the road to Saudarkrokur, we stopped to visit a horse farm owned by Hrossaraektarbuio Varmlaekur.  No, I can only hope the spelling is correct.

While there, we got to see this special breed of horse (they're developed solely in Iceland, where horses are forbidden from being imported, and any horses exported are not allowed to return) demonstrate the two extra gaits special to this breed, the tolt and the pace gait, or flying pace, when the horse reaches upwards of 30 mph.  

Both extra gaits offer a very smooth, comfortable ride.  At one point, the rider went around the track brandishing a full glass of beer without spilling a drop as his horse performed the pace gait.  It was a sight to see.
A small forest area in Sauðárkrókur frozen under a blanket of snow. 
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Karuna Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Litla-Gröf Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
The price is ¥19,235 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
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Hotel Tindastóll and Annex

3 out of 5
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550 Guesthouse

550 Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Kirkjutorg 3 Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
The price is ¥18,811 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
¥18,811
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Mar 12 - Mar 13
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8/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
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Brim guesthouse with ocean view in centre of old town

Brim guesthouse with ocean view in centre of old town

Sauðárkrókur Skagafjörður
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Steinn Farm Private Apartment

3 out of 5
Reykjastrandarvegur Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
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Hestasport Cottages

3 out of 5
Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
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