Around the year 1000, the Icelandic horse named Elska is born and learns about life and her role in the herd, as well as love and friendship, when she rescues the girl to whom she originally belonged. Includes facts about Icelandic horses and Iceland.

While Anna is training her Icelandic pony to walk with a halter and lead, a noisy tractor frightens him and she must work to earn back his trust.