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The evaluation system for

the Icelandic horse.

Some about evaluations.
Weight of each quality.
Rules regarding showing at evaluations.
BLUP.

The breeding goals for the individual characters of the Icelandic horse

As set by Fagráð í hrossarækt
(The Icelandic Horse Breeding Committee).

Conformation:

Head (höfuð).
Neck and shoulders/withers (háls og herðar).
Back and croup/loin (bak og lend).
Proportions (samræmi).
Legs (fótagerð).
Correctness (straightness) of legs (réttleiki).
Hooves (hófar).
Mane and tail (prúðleiki).

Riding qualities:

Tolt (tölt)
Trot (brokk)
Pace (skeið).
Canter/gallop (stökk).
Walk.
Willingness/goeyness/temperament (vilji/geðslag).
Appearance under rider (fegurð í reið).

Much of the information here is based on the book "Studhorse judging and studshows" (Búnaðarfélag Íslands 1992).

The stallion Sproti from Langhúsum, that got 1. prize for conformation as a 3 year old.
C: Lukka.