What is it like to meet an Avondale Icelandic?
On the ground, our Avondale Icelandics are easy to work being a compact size, confident respectful nature, and training to be handled by kids and adults.
In the saddle, our Icelandics have more whoa than go, no spook or bolt with lower level dressage training as well as extensive trail experience.
Each will give you an amazing ride, the more of a confident leader that you are.
On the ground, our Avondale Icelandics are easy to work being a compact size, confident respectful nature, and training to be handled by kids and adults.
In the saddle, our Icelandics have more whoa than go, no spook or bolt with lower level dressage training as well as extensive trail experience.
Each will give you an amazing ride, the more of a confident leader that you are.
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Every Avondale Icelandic has their own
personality, gait talents, and secrets. Even the shy and introverted are transformed...talking, smiling, and even giggling in the presence of The Avondale Icelandics (including adults). |
Tenor fra Gunnlaugsstodum Farm- (meaning Opera Singer of high male tones. He does sing to his own tune.)
Imported from Iceland to be a competition horse for his smooth Tolt on a loose rein but he did not enjoy competing.
Tenor can be a bit grumpy and opinionated. You need to earn his respect by impressing him with your determination.
Color- Pinto Icelandic Gelding. Bay and White with a Black Mane. Note: A smaller % of Icelandics have multiple colors.
Gaits- 5 gaited. Natural Tolter as fast as Odie's canter. Excellent rhythm and self carriage. Can do the Flying Pace if he wants.
Favorite Sayings- "Do you really want a ride now? I need a nap first. I am hungry again. Let's eat instead of ride."
Talents- Short beginner intros to the Tolt or Impressive to good riders who can make him move as light as a ballerina.
His Secret- Tenor is a herd leader who is the couch potato who will convince you that he is too tired to move out quickly.
Under the hand of a confident rider, Tenor is the fastest of the Avondale Icelandics especially up a hill.
Imported from Iceland to be a competition horse for his smooth Tolt on a loose rein but he did not enjoy competing.
Tenor can be a bit grumpy and opinionated. You need to earn his respect by impressing him with your determination.
Color- Pinto Icelandic Gelding. Bay and White with a Black Mane. Note: A smaller % of Icelandics have multiple colors.
Gaits- 5 gaited. Natural Tolter as fast as Odie's canter. Excellent rhythm and self carriage. Can do the Flying Pace if he wants.
Favorite Sayings- "Do you really want a ride now? I need a nap first. I am hungry again. Let's eat instead of ride."
Talents- Short beginner intros to the Tolt or Impressive to good riders who can make him move as light as a ballerina.
His Secret- Tenor is a herd leader who is the couch potato who will convince you that he is too tired to move out quickly.
Under the hand of a confident rider, Tenor is the fastest of the Avondale Icelandics especially up a hill.
Odinn fra Curtis Farm- (meaning a Norse God of Wisdom. Nickname: Odie-the lovable dog in Garfield cartoon.)
Related to the Icelandic Horse in the 1st Iceland Tourism ads from the 70s. His sire was a champion chestnut stallion w great in all gaits especially strong in canter/gallop. Odinn has his sire's great gait talents, conformation, and disposition.
Color- Chestnut (reddish-brown) Icelandic Gelding with a flaxen (blond) mane.
Gaits- 4 gaited. Fast walker. Trottier Tolt that cleans to a clear 4 beat. Loves to canter. Lots of endurance.
Favorite Sayings- "You're finally here. Yipee! Let's do something fun. Do you have any alfalfa?"
Talents- Responsive to verbal cues including his name. Never tires. Loves praise and a good scratch.
His Secret- Odinn seems shy at first as he thinks that you just here to see Tenor until he gets to know you better.
He is the "mare" of group. The most willing and observant Avondale Icelandic.
Related to the Icelandic Horse in the 1st Iceland Tourism ads from the 70s. His sire was a champion chestnut stallion w great in all gaits especially strong in canter/gallop. Odinn has his sire's great gait talents, conformation, and disposition.
Color- Chestnut (reddish-brown) Icelandic Gelding with a flaxen (blond) mane.
Gaits- 4 gaited. Fast walker. Trottier Tolt that cleans to a clear 4 beat. Loves to canter. Lots of endurance.
Favorite Sayings- "You're finally here. Yipee! Let's do something fun. Do you have any alfalfa?"
Talents- Responsive to verbal cues including his name. Never tires. Loves praise and a good scratch.
His Secret- Odinn seems shy at first as he thinks that you just here to see Tenor until he gets to know you better.
He is the "mare" of group. The most willing and observant Avondale Icelandic.
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Ljufur fra Pineridge Farm- ("U-ver" meaning Quiet Friendly One. Nickname: Uffie or OOFie which is Out of Office)
A descendent from the famous stallion Hordur 591 fra Kolkukosi aka. Elvis for his thick mane/tail and charismatic personality with smooth gait. He has little brother complex even though he is bigger Icelandic at 14.0 hands and not the youngest of the group. Always a kid at heart. Color- Black Icelandic Gelding with white markings including a star on his forehead. Gaits- 5 gaited. On the Pacy side with his Tolt. Easy to ride floaty canter. Not much trot. Favorite Sayings- What are you doing? Can I come with you? I'm so bored. Please play with me. Talents- Uffie is very curious. First one to greet the farrier or even the vet. Lead on trails that he has never been on before. His Secrets- He is the friendliest and biggest brown noser. Happy to show off all his tricks being the center of attention. Uffie will be your pocket pony if you win his respect. He was well loved and fed by his previous owner but not trained until almost 10 years old when he came here. |
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Spoi fra Hellnafelli in Iceland- (Spo-ee meaning Whimbrel which is an elegant, brownish shorebirds related to Sandpipers.
A descendent of 1st prize sire (Magni who has his own FB page) and top prized mare from Iceland. Brave, unflappable guy. Middle of the herd ranking. Not too big in his movement with a special Tolt that has compact, quick, smooth steps. Color- Whiskey ie. Chestnut/Black Pinto Gelding with white markings including a star on his forehead. Gaits- 4 1/2 gaited. Will walk unless you ask. Easy to find Tolt from Walk. Nice Rising Trot if asked. Favorite Sayings- None yet. He has had his head down eating grass the whole time. Quite introverted. Talents- Bigger boned at 14.2 hands and 950 lbs. for average adult riders- advanced beginners to intermediate. His Secrets- Spoi is starting to like his new relaxed life in America. Not into much of the food but he thinks the crackers here are pretty good. Like Tenor, he likes to reserve his energy incase he is being taken on some all day long trek as was common in Iceland but not here. |
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