"In riding a horse, we borrow freedom" –Helen Thompson
THREMILL
Name:
Thremill is a Registered Icelandic horse, imported from Iceland in 2000. His coloring is very unique, a Dun with a double mane. His name means “Wow”. His full brother was a tolting champion in Iceland.
He is brave, steady, willing and has a huge heart. Thremill is a bit of a tough guy in the herd and keeps the others on their toes (hoofs).
He had a difficult past life and is here with us to teach us forgiveness, acceptance, and love. He adores children and is very gentle.
Thremill arrived at Seapony Farm on April 9, 2007 as our new addition.
He has made fast friends with all the boys.
Thremill “Thremmie” is considered to be much like “Eeyore” in “Winnie the Pooh” being quite knowledgeable, always ready to lend a helping hand and grateful for his friends.
ICELANDIC HORSE
The Icelandic Horse is a "gaited horse" which means they have two additional paces. The Tolt (running walk) is a four-beat gait where one foot is always in contact with the ground. It is a running gait as opposed to a stepping gait like the traditional walk or jumping gait like the trot or gallop. It is very comfortable for the rider, very smooth, no posting, more like sitting in a moving chair. The Skeid (flying pace) is a faster two-beat gait. The breed’s characteristic high-stepping gait is unique to the Icelandic Horse. Icelandic horses ancestors were Celtic ponies brought to Iceland in the middle ninth century. No horses are allowed to be imported into Iceland today no horse that leaves Iceland is allowed to return to keep the breed pure. They are not ridden until the age of five years old but they live a very long time. They are strong, courageous, proud and friendly. They are sometimes quite vivacious, very willing and always curious.
Yann Arthus-Bertrand –Horses
Text: Jean-Lois Gouraud
Publisher: Artisan, A division of Workman Publishing Inc.,
New, York, NY
Icelandic Page 194
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