Langhús is a horse farm where horses are bred, trained, raised and traded.  There are around 70 horses at all ages. Horses, horse training, and loving animals in general, is a big interest  for the family of four who live and work together on the farm. 

There are also  20 Icelandic sheep and their lambs, 3 Icelandic sheepdogs, a budgie, and aquariums! 

Langhus Farm emphasizes social responsibility.  The farm is run with the goal of being very considerate to nature, animal welfare, and for animals getting a life where they can have their behavior needs fulfilled.   The farm animals stay outside on pasture for  6-12 months per year and enjoy their freedom and natural behavior.  There is no use of  pesticides or insecticides, and there are huge areas on the farm with open natural land where birds are protected, and can nest and raise their babies.  Renewable geothermal energy is used for heat and the hot water used on the farm.  

Icelandic horses' height ranges between 12.3 (128 cm stick) and 14.3 hands (148 cm stick), with the average horse being 13.2 hands (135 cm stick). It is thought an insult on Iceland to call it a pony, and all over the world they are rightfully called the Icelandic horses. 

The Icelandic horse is enormously muscular, and with very dense bones, often with a heavy head and compact body. This breed is possessed of great agility and is also very sure-footed. It carries grown men, even heavy men, at speed without tiring. Many horses in Iceland are still kept in semi wild conditions, living in pasture all year round.

The Icelandic horse is very friendly and safe to have around you. There are no natural predators in Iceland, and the horses have been isolated for so long, they have virtually no tendency to kick, compared to other breeds. The Icelandic horse has a very individual character. The Icelandic horse is patient, adaptable, uncomplicated and sometimes very spirited. It has a friendly personality and a special affinity for people. Bred as a riding and working horse for the Icelandic farmer makes it an excellent family horse. With no natural predators in its home country, the horse has shed much of its natural “fight or flight” instinct. The easy going, friendly disposition of many icelandic horses make them ideal family horses. At the same time, the diversity within the breed is enormous. You can both find the safest children’s horses, and the hottest pace race horses within this breed, so take care not to think all Icelandic horses are alike.

At Langus Farm we will have the opportunity to spend time and connect with the land and amazing Icelandic horses, followed up with a visit and some homemade Icelandic pastries and Coffee/Tea.