A long-term, personal passion project by photographer Iris van Velzen.
An archive of the Icelandic horse in its natural behaviour.
About character, herds, foals, and life in the landscape. Iris waits, watches, and records, without disturbing or directing.
BECOME PART OF THE PROJECTThis project grows through the people and herds it meets along the way.
01Support the project
Help document the Icelandic horse across the world. Every supporter makes continued travel and research possible.
02Share your herd
Do you own Icelandic horses? Your herd, your mare, your foal — every horse has a story worth documenting.
03Partner or collaborate
Organisations, companies and individuals who believe in long-term documentary work are welcome to reach out.
"Through patience and presence, the work slowly grows into a visual study of herd life, mares and foals, landscape and the character of this unique breed."
Iris van Velzen