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27.08.2011 12:46

Youngsters

We used the day to have a look at all our young horses, that are not at home but in the countryside.

First we went to Víðiholt to have a look at Jódís (Miekes young mare), Pála (in ownership of Pétur Behrens), her sister Embla and Nökkvi.

They were having a good time, eating and eating, but came when they saw us. They are all looking fine, shiny fur, not too thin and in good mood. Nökkvi has decided that we are not dangerous and that it is possible to sneak some sweets when he dares to come. He is looking very well, his neck well set and it looks like he'll be an Icelandic horse of the old type, strong and with strong feet.

Embla is big eventhough she was born late last year, at the moment her hind is higher than the front, but that's not unusal for mares her age. The only foal in the fence is following her like a shadow.

Pála is a beauty, so much looking like her mum Perla and having so much from her father Adam too.

Jódís seems to be the boss, taking care of the younger horses, teaching them manners.

Our way led us to Helluland to have a look at Sigtýr, our stallionprospect, and his friends. We didn't expect to come very close to them as they ran away last time when they saw us coming. But they thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at us and came. Kiddi's son of Kappi frá Kommu was a bit shier and hid behind Sigtýr, who inspected me and my pockets quite closely. They recently got 5 geldings as company and I think that's maybe the reason for them to be a bit calmer and more interested now.

We are happy how Sigtýr is looking, light, but not too light built, very good neck and all gaits loose. We probably put one or two mares with him next summer.

Last but not least we had a look at old Slaufa and her son out of Þristur frá Feti. Kiddi is owner of them and has 2 more mares in the same field, Embla and Snælda, sister of List.

The stallionfoal is showing tölt and very good upwardsgallopp. The little fellow might be for sale ;)