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Gola
Co-Sponsor:
Wisconsin State Horse Council
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Date of Birth: January
1, 1999
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Breed: Icelandic Horse
(although we often refer to Gola as an Icelandic Pony, most
Icelandic breeders prefer that the breed be referred to as
"Icelandic Horse")
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Height: 13.2
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Color: Bay
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Markings: Star
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Owner: Sue Koos-Acker
(lease)
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Arrived at Three Gaits:
May 2008
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School Horse Specialty:
Gola's steady temperament, size, sturdy build
(although they're small, Icelandic Horses are expected to be
able to carry
full sized adults without difficulty) and smooth gaits make her
an ideal
candidate for Three Gaits.
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Previous Life: Gola
was owned by Susan's sister in Washington. Susan
promised her sister that she and her siblings would take care of
Gola and
together they brought Gola back to Wisconsin. Gola has been used
extensively for trail riding and loves to be outside!
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Did you know?: Icelandic
Horses are known for their special gaits and can
have three (least desirable), four or five gaits...Gola can
perform all five
gaits common to Icelandic Horses. Aside from being able to walk,
trot and
canter, most Icelandic horses are able to tölt, and some
perform a gait
called "skeiğ" or "flugskeiğ" in Iceland,
but here it's referred to as a
pace or flying pace.
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