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Icelandic
horses were first used as riding horses in Scotland in 1950's but it
is only in the last few years that they have become known as
versatile and spirited riding horses to fit into a busy lifestyle.
They are easy to manage and sensitive and light to ride. They
are strong for their size (13hh-15hh) and have great stamina.
They give you their hearts and ask in return to be kept in an
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tölt - the unique Icelandic gait |
We realise that if we
want to promote and share this unique gaited horse, we must
introduce new enthusiasts to the breed. If the home is
right and we feel the horse (and the new owner) will benefit from a
sale, then this can be arranged. It is our aim to make
sure that the partnership of horse and owner is a happy one right
from the beginning and we are always available to provide after
sales advice and assistance.
Click here
to see details of some of the horses we currently have
for sale.
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Youngsters here are properly reared in large groups with
plenty of space to develop muscle and bone. Human interference is
minimal and they learn social
disciplines from their friends as they play together in a very natural environment
in the Pentland Hills.
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Training starts at
five years of age and is unforced and relaxed. This
establishment trains all its own horses in this way and the result
is a horse which is interested and keen yet respectful and friendly
with good gaits and a happy outlook - the perfect riding
horse. Foals are born each year, and we have some
exciting young horses coming up for sale.
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ÍSAK FRÁ
EFRI-BRÚNAVÖLLUM I
Sire: Markus frá Langholtsparti
Dam: Hreyfing frá Lönguhlíđ
Ísak frá Efri-Brúnavöllum I is our
current stallion and we are thrilled with him. His father
Markus frá Langholtsparti is one of Iceland's top stallions,
receiving 1st prize for offspring in the 2006 Landsmot and his fame
goes before him. Ísak's mother Hreyfing is a very special mare
who did very well at the 2002 Landsmot despite having had hardly any
training.
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Ísak
is now well into his
training and is proving a fantastic horse to ride. His character is
second to none and he is fast learning and extremely keen. His
gaits are developing with great power and height and he just loves
to work.
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Hreyfing is half sister to Ísak and she
showed her great power and speed in trot and tölt during the recent
course. She has high action and wide steps and has great potential
to do well in competition. She also loves exploring in the
hills. We will now breed from her next year, probably using semen
from Sweden.
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If
you are interested in buying an Icelandic horse, please contact us
to discuss your wishes and requirements, so we can advise on the
horses we have available.
Click
here to see details of some of the horses we have currently
for
sale. |
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