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Three Icelandic horses stand shoulder to shoulder in long grass: a chestnut with its head down grazing, a stocky black one with a white star staring right at you, and a fluffy young looking chestnut peering out from behind. Small, sturdy and very cute together.
About this puzzle
Icelandic horses are famous for having five gaits instead of the usual four. On top of walk, trot and canter they can tölt, a smooth four beat running walk you can sit without bouncing, and some can also do the flying pace, a fast lateral gait used for short racing bursts.
In this photo the black horse takes center stage with its thick, tousled mane and a white blaze down its nose, while the chestnut on the left grazes with its mane falling forward and the pale chestnut on the right looks over with a white star on its forehead. The meadow behind is a soft green blur.
How to play
Choose a piece count, then move the pieces with a mouse or a fingertip. Pieces that belong together snap and stay. The full picture is there to check whenever you want, and nobody’s timing you.
Tips for solving this one
Start with the black horse’s face, since the white blaze and dark coat are the sharpest contrast. Then build the two chestnuts on either side, sorting their reddish pieces by whether they carry mane or body. The grass along the bottom has a bit of texture, and the blurred green background is the plainest area, so leave it for last.
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. Free to play, no account needed, no payment ever asked for.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It fits a phone screen, though three shaggy manes are easier to tell apart on a tablet or laptop.
Can I change the difficulty?
You choose. Set the piece count before each game. Keep it low for a quick solve, or go high and let the grass do its worst.
Will it save my progress?
The puzzle stays where you left it while the tab is open. Close the tab and it starts over.
Prefer real pieces?
For those who like to spread a puzzle out on the table, there’s a wide choice of horse jigsaw puzzles ready to ship. See horse jigsaw puzzles on Amazon.
Photo by castleguard on Pixabay