13 y. Icelandic gelding with lots of cross-country experience - Handsome Icelandic gelding with lots of cross-country experience and a balanced nature!
Herjólfur frá Hestheimum ✨ born 04.08.2012 in Iceland | gray | approx. 1.42 m | 4-walker
For sale is the beautiful Icelandic gelding Herjólfur frá Hestheimum, who quickly wins hearts with his harmonious appearance and calm, attentive nature.
Herjólfur is a friendly, relationship-oriented gelding who enjoys meeting his human and building a genuine relationship. He is attentive, cooperative and enjoys working both under saddle and on the ground.
In terms of gait, he has a lot of tölt with a pleasantly soft quality of movement. His canter is also buttery smooth and very easy to ride. Trot is present, but his particular strength lies in tölt and canter. He can be ridden well over the back and with fine weight aids and wants to be ridden in a clear, structured and conscious manner. Some experience in tölt riding is therefore an advantage.
Herjólfur has a medium temperament - attentive without being nervous. He is reliable in the field and is a great partner for relaxed rides. If something unsettles him, he stops and takes his cue from his rider.
He was imported from Iceland in October 2023 and is regularly ridden here in pairs or in small groups in the open country. He works well in the arena, but needs an active rider's hand. He is not a "self-runner" - you don't just sit on him and he does everything by himself. He wants to be ridden and enjoys clear aids and guidance.
Herjólfur is friendly, people-oriented and used to children and also knows ground work. He is uncomplicated in the herd. Rider weight up to approx. 80 kg.
He is in good health: - eczema-free (stands without eczema blanket) - apple allergy - Slight sensitivity to grass mites in the fall (easily regulated) - regularly vaccinated, teeth done - Osteopathic care - safe for loading and well-behaved at the farrier - currently barefoot or with hoof boots (previously Duplos)
A riding video from March 26 is available.
Herjólfur had a winter break and is currently being trained again. He can be ridden at an appointment before the test ride.
The sale is for personal reasons, which will be explained in conversation.
Herjólfur is looking for a reliable place with someone who knows how to ride him and appreciate him as a true partner.
