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Icelandic horse

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page.

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/June 17, 2024  by Wehwalt (talk) 13:38, 4 May 2024 (UTC)



The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries, the breed is mentioned in Icelandic literature and historical records. They are long-lived, hardy, and have few diseases in their native country. In addition to the gaits typical of other horse breeds, many Icelandic horses can also do the tölt (pictured) and the flying pace. The only breed of horse in Iceland, sizable populations exist in Europe and North America. They are used for sheepherding work in Iceland, leisure, showing, and racing. Selective breeding and natural selection with the Icelandic climate developed them into their current form. In the 1780s, much of the breed was killed after a volcanic eruption at Laki. The first breed society for the Icelandic horse was created in Iceland in 1904; the breed is now represented by organizations in 19 nations organized under the International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Alpine ibex, another mammal, is scheduled for April 20
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 * Promoted: October 17, 2009
 * Reasons for nomination: Icelandic National Day is June 17. This is a TFA re-run from 2009.
 * Support as nominator. Z1720 (talk) 20:57, 23 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Support For an old FA, this article is in good shape. Also significant for Iceland.--ZKang123 (talk) 03:38, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Note to co-ords: I see giraffe, another four-legged mammal, is nominated for June 21. This article can be delayed a year if you wish. Z1720 (talk) 18:46, 30 March 2024 (UTC)