Paunolanmäen talli
Laakkolantie 273
57230 Savonlinna

Our horses

The Icelandic horse has served the people of the windy and harsh environment of Iceland for over a thousand years. For centuries it served as the only means of transportation, in addition to being an invaluable helper in farm work. The Icelandic horse continues to be an important part of the Icelandic way of life.

The horse itself is quite small, its average height ranging from 122 to 142 cm. It is nevertheless strong and agile, renowned for its endurance. The Icelandic possesses two additional gaits: the tölt, a specialty of the Icelandic horse, is a very smooth four-beat gait; and the pace, where the horse moves both legs on the same side together.

Every Icelandic horse can be considered a pure-bred, as the import of any animals has been banned in Iceland since the 12th century. In doing so, the far-sighted people of Iceland have managed to keep the best traits of this breed alive to the present day.

	Spori of Kopsahovi is well-formed, with each muscle in its place. The chestnut-coloured Spori has a nice touch of white at the base of his thick mane, and a pair of extraordinarily large and beautiful eyes, which he uses to charm every horse lover. Spori is 6 years old, and still somewhat childish in temper, which makes him better suited for the more experienced rider.
	Krunkka is a dark beauty, 10 years of age. The Icelandic name "Krunkka" stands for "raven", and not without reason: Krunkka is completely black, apart from a spot of white hair on her forehead. Krunkka is very easy to handle, and enjoys serving people. Of the horses here at Paunolanmäki stable, Krunkka is the surest tölter!
	Hrói is a -year old gelding, brought here from Iceland in May 2002. Thanks to his well adapted nature Hrói has nevertheless settled very well here in eastern Finland. You seldom come across a better or more friendly horse. Hrói may not be the most beautiful of horses in the traditional sense - its mane is thin and the coat shaggy - but his character and manners well make up for what he loses in looks. Hrói is chestnut-coloured, with a tail and mane of the much sought-after colour of gray, which is said to bring luck in Iceland!
	Timon of Kopsahovi is, at the age of 6, a young but fully trained and attentive charmer. It is a very curious and good tempered gelding. Timon's colouring is chestnut skewbald, bearing the likelihood of a true indian horse, that is! During trips, Timon is always enthusiastic in leading the bunch, but it won't lose its nerve further down the line.
	Gladur came to the Paunolanmäki stable in March 2004. It is a strong and large black horse. The Name 'Gladur' means happy, and he is also ist name worth. Gladur is a very humanfriendly and social Horse. From the horses of the yard Gladuer is always the one, that comes near the fence to welcome the people who come to the stable. Gladur is only 6 years alto, but it follows the rider and is very easy to treat because his calmne. It has a beautiful, soft gallopp.
	Skardi is the newest horse of the Paunolanmäki stable, it came from Iceland in May 2004. The brown Skardi is 11 years old, and he has black legs and a black tail. According to its structure and its behaviour it is very Icelandic; easy to treat and a stable ride. It is also a good Toelter. Skardi is not very fast, but he is good for riding journeys.