Skills / Disciplines

All Around, Beginner, Companion, Dressage, Drill Team, Finished, Gaited, Kid Safe, Lesson, Performance, Trail, Youth

Additional Comments

Since his import to the US in 2020, Bráinn found his way into the role of the “husband’s horse” for his current owner. He has filled this role well, exhibiting easily accessible slow tölt and a confident personality. He has primarily been used to cruise the trails especially riding out with others. Generally, Bráinn has exhibited a calm and quiet demeanor while maintaining a willingness to work. Additionally, he is of fairly strong build.... (read more) This helps the rider to feel more stable and secure than a more narrow or slender built horse might. Bráinn is also very amiable and easy to be around on the ground. Given his movements, this gelding could also serve as a lovely novice to intermediate level horse for those wishing to pursue Icelandic Horse Sport Competitions.

A look back at some of Bráinn’s lines reveal several noteworthy horses. His grandsire, Kappi frá Kommu was a first prize stallion that earned 9.5 for tölt and gallop and a 9 for trot. Furthermore, his extended pedigree tree links him to several impressive honor prize stallions. These include Orri frá Þúfu í Landeyjum (9.5 tölt), Ófeigur frá Flugumýri (9 tölt), Hrafn frá Holtsmúla (9 tölt) and Náttfari frá Ytra-Dalsgerði (10 pace).

Considerations:

When Bráinn first came to us for training several years ago, he had been started via strictly positive reinforcement methods. Though an excellent and innovative method of starting, it did take him some time to adapt to traditional negative reinforcement style riding.

Ideal rider level: Beginner and up

Taktur Icelandics

Taktur was founded in 2016 by nationally renowned educators and horse trainers Carrie & Terral Hill. Our goal is to provide you with top-notch services for Icelandic horse equestrians from internationally trained and certified professionals. We have a proven record of excellence helping riders and horses achieve their goals.

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