Hjaltastaðahvammur is located in Skagafjörður, one of Iceland's most prosperous agricultural regions, with widespread dairy and sheep farming in addition to the horse breeding for which the region is famed for. Hjaltastaðahvammur is a modern Icelandic horse stud farm dedicated to excellence, where couple of foals are born each year, sired by Iceland's most prominent stallions. Our goal is to breed versatile five gaited horses with expressive conformation and a strong, flexible and muscular body.  A impressive horse with great presence and energy, but yet a willing, cheerful, confident and brave horse that pleases the rider, offering it's best with very little encouragement.