Fri. Mar 29th, 2024

A herd of Icelandic horses have been captured sporting amazing and different hairstyles in these stunning photographs.

The close-up images captured the horses boasting stylish manes – as if donning perfectly blow-dried flowing locks.

One horse appears to be showing off a long shaggy fringe while another sports a rock-chick look.

The herd of majestic animals appear to pose for salon-style head shots, donning their long locks and luscious manes.

Wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach, 65, spotted the herd of 18 horses near his home in Westerwald, Germany.

Ingo said: ‘These horses are amazing, their long hair was flowing in the wind as they galloped. I was lucky enough to capture this wonderful scene. You could hear their heavy breathing. They kind of look like something like members of rock band with all that hair.’

The photographer and graphic designer crept up to the herd and snapped the spectacular pictures from just two yards away.

The horses were aged between six months and three years old.

He added: ‘They played and ran and they developed these beautiful hairstyles. I had a lot of fun – I like that breed of horse.’

Wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach spotted the herd of 18 Icelandic horses near his home in Westerwald, Germany

Wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach spotted the herd of 18 Icelandic horses near his home in Westerwald, Germany

The distinctive animals all displayed flowing manes that would not have looked out of place on a catwalk model

 The distinctive animals all displayed flowing manes that would not have looked out of place on a catwalk model
 The distinctive animals all displayed flowing manes that would not have looked out of place on a catwalk model

The distinctive animals all displayed flowing manes that would not have looked out of place on a catwalk model

The photographer was able to capture the beasts from close range - getting as close as two yards away for some of the shots

The photographer was able to capture the beasts from close range – getting as close as two yards away for some of the shots

This horse's impressive mullet style look would not have been out of place on a 1980s rock star

This horse’s impressive mullet style look would not have been out of place on a 1980s rock star

This tan beast flaunted a swept-back style that perfectly paired with his coat as he cantered through the paddock

This tan beast flaunted a swept-back style that perfectly paired with his coat as he cantered through the paddock

Short and to the point: The brown stallion paired a platinum look with a goatee-style - or should that be horsee style - beard

Short and to the point: The brown stallion paired a platinum look with a goatee-style – or should that be horsee style – beard

Twiggy the model: Even this chap, with a branch tangled in his luscious locks, couldn't fail to catch the photographer's eye

Twiggy the model: Even this chap, with a branch tangled in his luscious locks, couldn’t fail to catch the photographer’s eye

Girl band: This trio showed off their parting perfection - with the beast in the centre unable to resist showing off for the snap

 Girl band: This trio showed off their parting perfection - with the beast in the centre unable to resist showing off for the snap Girl band: This trio showed off their parting perfection - with the beast in the centre unable to resist showing off for the snap

Girl band: This trio showed off their parting perfection – with the beast in the centre unable to resist showing off for the snap

The rain on the plain falls mainly on their manes: This pair refused to let the inclement weather affect their bouffant barnets

The rain on the plain falls mainly on their manes: This pair refused to let the inclement weather affect their bouffant barnets

The eyes don't have it: These fashion victims have sacrificed seeing where they are going for their desired appearances The eyes don't have it: These fashion victims have sacrificed seeing where they are going for their desired appearances The eyes don't have it: These fashion victims have sacrificed seeing where they are going for their desired appearances

The eyes don’t have it: These fashion victims have sacrificed seeing where they are going for their desired appearances

A hair band of brothers: Even the flock's more ordinary animals would turn heads in most other fields

A hair band of brothers: Even the flock’s more ordinary animals would turn heads in most other fields

Smile for the camera: The horse of the right bears its teeth for the photographer, while on the left has perfected a pout Smile for the camera: The horse of the right bears its teeth for the photographer, while on the left has perfected a pout Smile for the camera: The horse of the right bears its teeth for the photographer, while on the left has perfected a pout

Smile for the camera: The horse of the right bears its teeth for the photographer, while on the left has perfected a pout

 

Photographer Ingo completed his study with these majestic manes – proving the Icelandic breed really is the mane attraction

By Snowy