17. Kathy Love - Why Icelandic Ho...
17. Kathy Love - Why Icelandic Horsemanship Creates Lifelong Riders
The Fifth Gait Podcast by Mackenzie Durbin & Carrie Hill
E17
Sep 21, 2026
01:01:54
Episode notes

In Episode 17 of The Fifth Gait Podcast, we sit down with Kathy for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime dedicated to Icelandic horsemanship, the horses that shaped her journey, and what it means to continue pursuing excellence well into your later years.

Kathy shares her experiences competing at the highest levels of Icelandic horsemanship, including the challenges of bringing American riders and horses to the World Championships, the moments that have humbled her, and the friendships and community that make this sport so special. We also dive into the story of Pegasus, an extraordinary horse whose training, longevity, and physical ability continue to influence riders decades into his career.

The conversation goes deeper into horse-human communication, correct trainin ... 

Keywords
icelandic horse
Horses of Iceland
equestrian
horse training
tolt
liberty training