Frequently Asked Questions

Find out the answers to frequently asked questions!

 

   

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CurrentNews

Updated Sales Lists : Prices, new photos and some video of sales stock on our for sale pages. There are some lovely horses for sale and we hope you enjoy looking through the new photos.
 

   

 

   

Events

We'll be at the following events this year. Love to see you!

Hamilton SheepVention August 2 - 3 Stand 301

Equitana Melbourne November 18 - 21
 

   

 

 
   

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Whats so special about ... ?
  2. What is TOLT ... ?
  3. How much do they cost ... ?
  4. Are they easy to care for?
  5. How do they cope with the Australian climate ?

Whats so special about an icelandic horse ... ?

[EVERYTHING!!! Icelandic horses have 5 gaits - most breeds only have 3. They have  amazing temperaments, are very people orientated, easy to handle, very hardy and are fun and rewarding to ride and own. Its so hard to describe why they are so special ... but those who have met, ridden or ever owned an icelandic horse know what we are talking about!]

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What is TOLT ... ?

[Tolt is a four beat lateral gait. Very similar to the walk where there is always at least one foot on the ground. It is extremely comfortable to ride as there is no suspension. Tolt can be ridden very slow or up to speeds of a canter. Tolt is a natural gait. Tolt is fun, fun, fun! ]

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How much do they cost ?

[In Australia and New Zealand Icelandic horses cost anything from about $AUS $5,000 to $15,000 +.(Though prices may vary a little between breeders.) Prices can vary between horses because of sex, age, breeding value, riding abilities and how much they have been trained. Please feel free to browse our For Sales page or to contact us for more information on buying Icelandic horses. ]

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Are they easy to care for?

[We've found them really easy to care for. They usually have great feet, good health, and do well without too much extra feeding. They come fully rugged in their winter fluff so most of them wont need any other rugging in the cold.]

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How do they cope with the Australian climate ?

[It depends on the particular conditions of where you live. But ours in Victoria do well in winter (its wet and windy down here) and in summer we have shade provided but usually find them sunbathing instead!    ]

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