Horses
Are you interested in buying an Icelandic Horse now or in near future? At Skógarrönd we might have something for sale for you.
Otherwise we have some good and reliable contacts with breeders of excelent pedigree Icelandic Horses all over the World.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to have more information.
Saddles and bridles
For any horse it is important to use a saddle that fits the horse perfectly and suits the dicipline of the rider. Especially with Icelandic Horses it is very important to use a good fitting saddle. As adult riding a smaller horse with a shorter back we have to be aware the weight is spread out properly over the back of the horse. It is not uncommon for a badly fitting saddle to be the cause of severe back problems and even lameness. An Icelandic Horse has a high pain tolerance and will therefor not show signs of problems in an early stage. It is our responsibility to prevent those problems!
Since there were no special saddles for Icelandc Horses available in New Zealand, I decided to become a dealer for the Stübben Benni's Harmony Range, a quality range special designed for the Icelandic Horses.
Benedikt Lìndal
Benedikt (Benni) Lìndal is a well known Icelandic Horse master trainer from Iceland. Together with the Company Stübben he designed a high quality saddle and bridle range for Icelandic Horses. They are available in different sizes and two colours; black and brown. Varying from saddles for competitions to trail riding. The saddles as well as the bridles are made according the highest standards and quality as of Stübben.
"The Benni's Harmony saddle is a product which combines
the expertise of professionals in the fields of riding and manufacturing."
The Allround 
The Comfort II
-deep with a good seat -a comfortable well-padded seat
-provides a secure feeling at all gaits -especially soft for the rider
-soft seat -longer panels
-suitable for training, leisure -suitable for pleasure and trail riding
Fócus 
The stallion Auður frá Lundum with a Fócus
-training and competition saddle
-elegant design and quite sporty
-extra large knee rolls and specially selected quality leather
-larger back pad
-no extra rings for saddle bags etc.
Bridle "Europe" 
Bridle "Ísland"
English noseband 
English noseband combined
Both leather straps are on one piece to prevent them being too close to the horses eye. The bridles are available in black and brown.
Please feel free to contact us for more information on the saddles and bridles.
Books and DVD's
Now also available through Skógarrönd Ltd; the DVD's Starting Horses and Training Horses from master trainer Benni Lìndal .
Starting Horses is an educational video. It takes you on a three month journey to start training the young Icelandic Horse. The training method is derived from decades of experience and knowledge that Benni Lìndal and others have developed.
On the DVD Training Benni Lìndal continues from where he left in his first DVD Starting Horses. He opens up his training station in Iceland and allows you to follow him working with several horses through a single training season. The training method is based on mutual trust and respects the natural behaviour of the horse. The DVD's are great to watch easy to understand and effective in use.
Master trainer Benni Lìndal and photographer Frìðþjófur Helgason once more joined hands and now created a great educational book; Harmony. The book is an addition to the DVD's mentioned above. It is a complete and very readable instructional book on behaviour, keeping and training Icelandic Horses in order to be in harmony with your horse and nature. Its entertaining, exciting and gives you heaps of ideas how to train your Icelandic Horse.Together with the two DVD's a real must for every Icelandic Horse owner and rider who would like to have his horse well trained, supple and soft, light on the bit, sensitive, physically strong and secure in all gaits!
Jackets, vests and polo's
Lets go out and about and proudly promote our beautiful Icelandic Horse.
At Skógarrönd you can order your own jacket, polo or vest with an Icelandic Horse logo;
You can even add your stud name to the Icelandic Horse logo.
Sizes available from small (men) or 8 (women) onwards.
Contact us for more details.
New Product: Fore-girth
If your saddle for some reason temporarily does not fit, a fore-girth could be the solution. Stubben designed an excellent product for preventing the saddle sliding forwards. Due to its special design it will not bother your horse. 
