The horse-breeding ranch Hjardartun is situated east of the river Eystri-Ranga, approximately 2km north of Hvolsvöllur
The facilities were ready in 2007 and is as good as can be. Stables for 36 horses, 32 single occupants and 2 double, 20 x 40 m indoor riding hall with plenty of indoor space for machinery. The cafeteria in the center is the heart of the house with good view into the riding hall. Outside, there is an ovaltrack and good facilities for the horses. In the neighborhood we have great riding paths – around the field, along the Eystri-Rangá river, around the Hvolfjall mountain or up Krappinn.
Nánar um okkurHjardartuns Champions League Team
For the first time, Hjarðartún has a team in the Champions league 2020. This event has been the strongest sport competition since 2007 and is extremely popular in Iceland as well as abroad. Captain of our team is Helga Una Björnsdottir and the other members are: Elvar Thormarsson, Hans Thor Hilmarsson, Jakob Svavar Sigurdsson and Thorarinn Ragnarsson.
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Horses of Hjardartun
Our ambition is to breed horses with nice character who are lightly built with good neck, enriched with a lot of energy and X-factor. The farm emphasizes clear gates with high movements and balance, knowledge of all gaits alongside a fun working spirit.
Breeding mares
A good selection of breeding mares has always been an important factor. Our mares come from quality breeding mothers because the mother is just as important or even more important than the father. Most of our breeding mares are descendants of the award-winning mares Gletta from Bakkakot, Dögg from Breiðholt, Pandra from Reykjavik and Lukka from Stora-Vatnsskardi
Stallions
At Hjardartun you can find a couple of young and astonishing stallions. They have proved themselves being promising in the earliest stage of training. To join the other stallions at the farm, it is not enough to have a good ancestry tree - they also have to show a good spirit, a great conformation and charisma, handle all the gaits and shine as every good stallion does.
Competition horses
One of our goals at Hjardartun, both in breeding and training, is to make horses that end up in competitions; both professional and amateur stages. During breeding and training, we emphasize building a solid foundation in the early stages of training which proves very valuable as they step their first steps in competitions later on.
Geldings
Well-trained geldings are also among the Hjardartun roster. Amongst them are horses that function perfectly as general riding horses, experienced travel horses, mountain horses and horses that have been in competitions. It is important to consider a variety of training methods for each horse. We believe it is our goal to provide each horse a role that suits their individual talents.
Mares
A diverse group of mares can be found at the farm. First up are our breeding mares but we also have mares for general riding, mares experienced in long travel, mountain mares and mares that have been successful in various competitions. It is important to consider a variety of training methods for each mare. Our goal is to provide each mare a suitable role catered to her talents.
Youngsters
“Quality - not quantity” is a motto that reigns supreme at this farm. Our goal is to breed only from accomplished mares in a long breeding-line of other first-prize mares. Per average, we get five to ten foals each year. As the foals are taken from their mothers around Eastertime, we bring them inside for initial training. Our experience in these matters has shown us how valuable this is when it comes to later training.
Horses for sale
We aspire to have a wide selection of horses for sale, from youngsters from an excellent family line to fully trained competition horses. Our ambition is that all the sold horses will be defined by their eagerness to work and that they’re comfortable to handle in various training stages.
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Hjardartun’s riding school
The facilities at Hjardartun are very well equipped for all kinds of riding instruction. The big arena, a ring court outside and nearby riding tracks contribute to that. Three educated riding instructors work at the farm and can be contacted for lessons. They are equipped to handle everything from beginners to people entering competitions. Hjarðartún offers private and group sessions. Our instructors are also capable of providing remote lessons, domestic and abroad.
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