Ramshyttan Horse Farm

Pastures

When not being ridden or trained, the horses of Ramshyttan live a leisurely life outdoors with free access to food, water and straw-bedded shelter. The farm has around 18 ha of pasture and grazing land for the horses, including lake-side pastures, sparse forests, hillside pastures and grassy forest clearings. In summer we move them every few weeks letting the ground rest and the grass recover to avoid mud and damaged grass-roots. In winter when the ground is frozen and covered with snow we keep the horses in the field that adjoins the main barn with the biggest and warmest shelter. Here we also have close access to the stables which is convenient when needing to take the horses inside for grooming and tacking up.

Stables

Our stables are not a place we keep our horses over night (unless for medical reasons), but they are a convenient and comfortable place for grooming, veterinary examinations, hoof care and getting the horses ready for riding or harness. Our stables are of modest size, featuring three stalls and one box, one tack room for visiting horses and one for our private equipment. There is also a storage area for feed and supplements as well as adjoining the rest of the barn where we keep hay and the horses have their free-access winter shelter.

Boarding for your Horse & Colt Pasture

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2012 Pasture for young stallions / geldings.

During spring and summer 2012 we will repeat our success from last year.
We have specially reserved one of our largest, loveliest fields for young stallions and geldings up to two years old. This is a tricky in-between time for those who have young colts as they are too sexually mature to graze with their mothers or other mares, but many feel it is too early to geld them. At this age it is also highly beneficial for the young stallions to interact with other youngsters their own age, so they may play, learn from each other, try their limits and receive the stimulus that adult horses seldom have the patience to give them. We will, however, let a couple of our older geldings graze with them much of the time, to keep them in check.

The field we have reserved for the young horses is a beautiful 5 ha field of rolling grassy hills, fringed with shady forest all along one side. The field has a wind and weather shelter with straw bedding and free access to drinking water at all times.

The cost for colt pasture in Ramshyttan 2012 is:
600 kr / horse / month when there is enough grass for full feed.
700 kr / month when the grass gets too sparse and we begin to give daily hay feeds.
Access to main stables available when needed (except when the farm's mares are there for grooming).

The price for colt pasture does not include your own tack room facilities, if you require this you will need full board. Feel free to contact us for inquiries!

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Our Horses

Monadis

Monadis

Age: 21
Breed: Icelandic Horse

The grand old lady of Ramshyttan, Monadis was here before any of the other horses. A faithful and sweet natured lady who will let both toddlers, beginners and those with more experience ride her without the slightest complaint.

Arion

Arion

Age: 14
Breed: Friesian Horse

Arion is leader of the herd, but friends with everyone. Imported from Holland at the age of three, this wonderful gelding was our first Friesian horse. Curious, intelligent, and kind natured, Arion is easy to ride and lovely to handle.

Bresi

Age: 8
Breed: Icelandic Horse

Bresi is the son of Monadis and born on the farm. He is a real sweetheart and a bit like an over-sized dog who wishes to be part of whatever is going on around him. He loves the forest and going for rides with his friends (but is notall that fond of going out on his own.)

Phoenix

Age: 4 1/2
Breed: Friesian Horse

Our youngest member of the family, Arwen's foal born in June 2010. Phoenix has shown himself to be intelligent and a quick learner, but could at an early age already be quite fiery, hence the name ;). Phoenix' training has begun with ground work, with the aim of bitless riding.

Legolas

Age: 8
Breed: Friesian Horse

This friendly guy arrived here as a stallion the summer of 2011, but is now a gelding. Legolas, who is best mates with Phoenix and Arion, is being ridden regularly in the forest as well as practicing long-reigns from the ground.

Gaia

Age: 8
Breed: Friesian Horse

Gaia arrived the summer of 2013, and instantly was a natural part of the herd and family. Though she has a calm and sweet nature, she has plenty of motor and power under the saddle and loves to work.

Silver

Age: 8
Breed: Connemara

Silver used to compete in show jumping and was going to be sold to a riding school but ended up with us. Silver is curious and friendly towards people, and though he may not be a horse for total beginners, he is positive and uncomplicated under the saddle.



Previous Horses

Arwen

Arwen

Became: 12 yrs
Breed: Friesian Horse

Our Lady Arwen was a special friend to us all, a most beautiful, sensitive and sociable horse who moved people's hearts and left a lasting impression on most that met her. In 2011, the year before her passing, Arwen was officially awarded as Ster (Star mare).
And a Star she will remain in our hearts forever! ♥

Tindur

Tindur

Became: 13
Breed: Icelandic Horse

Tindur was Monadis first offspring, a solid, friendly and powerful gelding with a mind of his own. Tindur had many wonderful and happy years on the farm, but sadly he was always of frail health with recurring chronic problems. We all miss him a lot, but we are also happy he is now roaming the Great Green Fields free of pain. ♥

Angel

Age: 8
Breed: Shetland Pony

This adorable and naughty little cherub (who still is well and happy btw) was with us for about five years, but finally had to find a new home due to recurring laminitis. Angel is now on a farm north of Stockholm with two other little Shetlands. We do miss her (but not the calls from next door each time she escaped.. ;)

Ramshyttans Hästgård, Ramshyttan 245, 713 91 Nora, Sweden. Phone farm: + 46 19 28 40 33, Mobile 1: +46 722 009 187, Mobile 2: +46 707 333 700
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