Sand Meadow Farm LLC

05/30/2026

Rikki's beautiful daughter - GCH CH Lánsamur Magnea Fra Gou FDC BCAT CGC TKN ATT 😍

GCH CH Lánsamur Magnea Fra Gou FDC BCAT CGC TKN ATT

Photo credit Emma Jaeger

05/27/2026

New bridle day for Töggur! His Ástund bridle has a beautiful browband… allegedly. Most of the sparkle is currently under several inches of very determined forelock.

To properly appreciate the bling, he’ll just need to tölt fast enough for the hair to fly. 🏎️😂

If you want to order one of these gorgeous bridles for your own horse, send us a DM! And we also have the Stübben Golden Wings bit in stock too.

05/27/2026

Fleygur’s immigration journey continued yesterday with the highly glamorous portion of the process: veterinary maintenance. 😂

Huge thanks to Dr. Ayers from Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, PLLC for giving him “the works” — initial vaccinations, teeth floated, Coggins pulled, and sheath cleaned.

Since horses from Iceland arrive with no vaccinations, getting these essentials done promptly is an important part of helping new imports stay healthy, comfortable, and ready for their new life here.

Not exactly a vacation day for Fleygur, but definitely an important one. 🇮🇸➡️🇺🇸

05/27/2026

New country, new barn, new friends — and Fleygur is taking it all in with his usual sweet and cheerful attitude. 😊

05/22/2026

Fleygur’s immigration journey continues! 🇮🇸✈️🇺🇸

He has officially left NYC and is headed for a short stop in New Jersey before making the final trip home to Sand Meadow on Sunday.

He looks remarkably relaxed for a horse who has been stuck at the airport for a couple of days. 😄

05/22/2026

Two beautiful daughters of our Strákur frá Vatnsleysu in Iceland. Want your own? Strákur is available for breeding this summer here at Sand Meadow. Send a DM for more info.

Þrenna and Sprengja 🥰 Sisters (same father) and best friends

05/20/2026

The flight from Iceland has landed in NYC 🍎, and we are very proud to welcome Fleygur frá Oddhóli to the U.S. 🤍🇮🇸✈️

Some of you may remember Fleygur’s brother, Flóki frá Oddhóli, the 2023 World Champion in Five-Gait. We are thrilled to have another wonderful Oddhól horse from this exceptional family on American soil. 🇺🇸

Along with the amazing stallion Valur frá Úlfsstöðum — first prize with an 8.42 overall — we will soon have two very handsome grey gentlemen arriving at Sand Meadow. 🐴✨

We can’t wait to welcome them both!

05/18/2026

Valur will be arriving at Sand Meadow this weekend 🤩 If you're interested in booking your mare send us a DM.

EXCITING NEWS 🌟 Standing at Sand Meadow Farm for the 2026 breeding season:

🥇 Valur frá Úlfsstöðum (8.42) – IS2007176201

Sire: 🏆 Gustur frá Hóli (8.57, Honor Prize for Offspring)
SS: 🏆 Gáski frá Hofsstöðum (8.32, Honor Prize for Offspring)
Dam: 🥇 Tign frá Úlfsstöðum (8.08)
DS: 🏆 Hugi frá Hafsteinsstöðum (8.31, Honor Prize for Offspring)

Valur is a first prize five-gaited stallion with an overall score of 8.42, highlighted by an exceptional 8.71 for rideability 🤩 — including 9.0 for tölt, pace, and spirit. In Iceland, he proved himself in A-flokkur Gæðingakeppni, competing successfully at a high level in five-gait competition.

What we value most — and what truly sets Valur apart — is that these qualities translate directly to the real world. Here in the U.S., he has been enjoyed as a luxury trail horse, combining easy, high-quality gaits with an outstanding, rideable temperament.

Valur brings together some of the most proven and respected riding-horse lines in Iceland. His sire, Gustur frá Hóli, is renowned for producing horses with excellent tölt and exceptional rideability, and is an Honor Prize sire. Through Gáski and Hugi, Valur is backed by multiple generations of consistently high-producing stallions known for quality gaits and performance.

On the dam’s side, Valur also carries influence from the Hornafjörður lines (via Ófeigur frá Hvanneyri) — adding strength, substance, and a touch of classic old-blood character that is becoming increasingly rare in modern breeding.

Why we’re excited about Valur at Sand Meadow:
• Proven rideability and character (not just scores on paper)
• Strong, well-established bloodlines known for producing quality riding horses
• Balanced five gaits with standout tölt and pace
• Genetics that complement a wide range of mares, especially those needing rideability, clarity in tölt, and overall usability

Valur will be available to a limited number of outside mares for the 2026 season.
📩 DM us for details and booking information

➡️ Full video in the comments

05/17/2026

A beautiful day for a ride with Töggur — and of course Rikki came along as assistant trainer, barn supervisor, and general quality control. 🐴🐾☀️

05/11/2026

Töggur was mildly disappointed that I stopped grooming to take a picture. But honestly, when you’re this cute, documentation is required. 📸🐴💛

05/10/2026

Wishing a beautiful Mother’s Day to all the mothers who love, protect, teach, and guide — in every species. 🌼💕