Posts Tagged Equestrian
Another beautiful video about finnhorses
Posted by viivihoo in Harness racing, Riding, Video on 19.5.2013
A nicely edited and sporty looking video resume about all kinds of things you can do with a finnhorse. :)
Video by SpiderTiipa
Video: Run, my little horse
Posted by viivihoo in Art & Culture, Riding, Video on 17.5.2013
Krisse posted this video on her blog where she writes about her 3-year-old young stallion Rohkelikon Into. “Ukko” has been in training for the last two months with Vilppu at Ypäjä, preparing for the annual young horse show.
The song on the video is “Juokse sinä humma” sung by Tapio Rautavaara. Translation for the lyrics at Lyricstranslate.com:
Run my little horse
Run my little horse,
Since the sky is so dark
And the travel ahead is rather long.
In the end that girl didn’t come to my ride,
For I’m a boy on the wild side.
refrain:
Hey my little horse, hey my little horse,
Huputiti hey my little horse!
Run my little horse,
Since the sky is so dark
And we are going by slowly with the two of us.
Horse is the only treasure of a boy,
No-one else has quite alike it.
refrain2:
Hey my little horse, hey my little horse,
Huputiti hey my little horse!
Run my little horse,
Since the sky is so dark
And shadows are covering my way.
Quietly my song echoes from the road
And my flaxen horse is swaying its mane.
refrain2
Run my little horse,
Since the sky is so dark
And a bell is under the shaft.
Ohh, how small pieces
Is my bread across the world.
refrain
Run my little horse,
When the sky is so dark
And wind is moaning in the wood.
There’s a small cottage in the curve of a road
And Cherrylip is staying there.
refrain2
Hey my little horse, hey my little horse,
Hey, stop here my little horse.
Three Cheers For The Horsey Mums!
Posted by viivihoo in Art & Culture on 12.5.2013
From Three Cheers For The Horsey Mums! (Haynet.co.uk)
Samantha wrote another great post to her Haynet blog in March 10th, (when the British celebrate Mother’s Day) thanking all those horsey mums who support their children and their horses and ponies over years. Many great horse people stories wouldn’t have had a chance to begin if those parents would have said no to their child’s wish to start riding lessons. in Finland we celebrate Mother’s Day on second Sunday of May.
There are also the mothers out there that do not have the funds or the interest in horses to bring riding to their children to this level, but they find money for riding lessons or sharing a pony. I am not from a horsey family at all, but my mum did pay for me, every week as a child to have lessons at the local riding school. They were still expensive in those days but she enabled me to ride and this is how my love for horses started. This paved the way for me to become involved with horses and without those lessons I am sure I would not have the horse bug that has been with me since those childhood riding school days. (Samantha)
Wood anemone, traditional gift on mother’s day. Photo by Artem Topchiy/Wikimedia Commons
There are many stories like this, including mine. My parents always wondered where did that horse bug come from to bite me, since they had no interest in horses whatsoever.
But my mum let me do it, later on granted my wish of a pony and looking back that must be the best thing that ever happened to me. Every child should have an opportunity to get in touch with animals, and in my opinion having a pony or horse is far from spoiling your child if they learn the right attitude towards life from them: respect, facing ups and downs in life, hard work, coping the pain that is inevitable, yet living one day at a time and most of all, never giving up. And they get plenty of fresh air and exercise while learning these important life lessons, too.
What is the deal with pony-sized finnhorses?
Posted by viivihoo in Pony-sized horses on 13.4.2013
Friisin Paletti. Photo by Jasmina Sulkumäki
Pony-sized finnhorse, small horse, yet not a pony, but in my opinion a bit more describing term would be “finnpony”. One breeding section of the finnhorse, but
What is it actually?
Finnhorse was originally a small horse breed to start with, standing 105-130 cm in height. Crossbreeding gave them bigger size in pursue of strong working horses, resulting in the modern, 150-160 cm high finnhorses by average.
P-studbook was founded in 1971, when there was only a small population of these pony-sized horses left. There are breeders who are looking for these smaller individuals. The criteria for P-studbook is pretty similar to other pony breeds: the horse has to stand 148 cm or below at highest and be well proportioned, meaning small in every aspect, not just a big horse with short legs. Inspection consists of showing and riding or driving tests, which do not include very difficult tasks and passing is considered generally easier than to other studbooks.
So you could say that the P-studbook was founded to answer the growing demand of riding ponies. Importing riding horses and ponies grew vastly in the 70′s. Nowadays finnhorses have made their way to riding arenas but pony-sized finnhorses seem to be left behind. Or is this just my feeling?
Color range is quite rich among pony-sized finnhorses. Black stallion Millin Nokinen, photo by Hippos/Eero Perttunen
What can you do with them?
Short answer: Anything.
Longer answer: Most often Finnponies are used for riding and driving. They are advertised as a multipurpose pony, since you can race them, ride them or use them as work horses same as the bigger ones, the only limit being the horse’s small size, which on the other hand makes them good for pony classes in riding and combined driving. A few finnponies have already shown their skills in combined driving, for example Hessin Vihtori and Vuohimäen Havu both placed in international Baltic Cup in 2012 and also in the Finnish championships.
Personally I think that the biggest problem in riding competitions are the age limitations for riders. After you turn 16, you either have to take your pony to open classes against bigger horses or switch to horses yourself. This means that very few adult riders are seen in the saddles of ponies in Finland. Luckily the Pony-sized Finnhorse Association has noticed this flaw as well and organizes their championships for both senior and junior riders on finnponies. But that’s only once a year…
There are also a few successful trotters that are pony-sized, the most famous of them must be stallion called Liptus, who competed altogether 412 times in his career with record 1.21,4 and over 300 000 € winnings, standing only 144 cm in height. Most often small horses are considered less good for racing, though, since the horses with longer legs seem to get an obvious advantage on the track.
Finnpony has its own fan base, but from the marketing point of view it could have a bit clearer brand so it would be easier to introduce to new people and possible buyers and future breeders. “Anything, but not exactly everything” doesn’t work very well as a motto for today’s market.
What do you think could be a good slogan for finnponies? :)
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Video: Combined driving with Kihin Jussi
Leena Kalalahti and Kihin Jussi, video by veiliu1
Monté Finnish Championship winners 1999-2012
Posted by viivihoo in Harness racing on 3.4.2013
From Suomen Montéohjastajat ry
Finnhorses and warmblood trotters have their own annual Finnish Championship races in monté. Next finnhorse monté champion will be chosen in Kuopio in July as part of the finnhorse trotting championships festival weekend.
Rojali. Photo by Hippos/Irina Keinänen
2012
- Rojali/Eveliina Kakko 26,32.
- Laaserin Kuva/ Sanna Riikonen 24,13.
- Santeriina/ Jenni Nevalainen 26,1
2011
- Pilssi / Virpi Kuossari 27,3
- Jörkka / Seija Laine 26,4
- Kasiro / Jenni Kaija 28,9
2010
- Laaserin Kuva/Paula Räsänen m26,1ke
- Lassikko/Kaisa Tupamäki m26,4ke
- Kasiro/Satu Likander m29,2ke
2009
- Nötö Kasper/Heli Määttä m1.29,8ke
- Huituli/Jenni Nevalainen m1.28,1ke
- Jannu-Tonni/Sanna Riikonen m1.30,7ke
2008
- Juliana Lax/Jenni Nevalainen 1.28,6
- Viuru/Heidi Laaksonen 1.27,8
- Jannu Tonni/Sanna Riikonen 1. 29,5
2007
- Viskaisu/Saara Leväinen 1.28,1
- Veikon Tähti/Ari Jääskeläinen 28,1
- Hovi-Hannu/Heidi Laaksonen 29,0
2006
- M.A.Viki/Nina Aapro 1.28,0 SE
- Hovi-Hannu/Heidi Laaksonen 28,9
- Maaria/Jenny Nevalainen 31,0
2005
- Vipperä / Heidi Laaksonen 1.32,1
- Suikun Lukko / Tiia Tirkkonen 30,6
- Patroska / Merja Ikäheimonen 30,1
2004
- Rallin Onni / Mikko Valtonen 1.29,2
- Topin Joiku / Heidi Korpela-Kamila 31,1
- Kooleri / Jenni Nevalainen 32,3
2003
- Topin Joiku / Heidi Korpela-Kamila 1.30,1
- Roleksi / Vilja Paunonen 29,6
- A.P.Vänkäri / Heli Perkiö 29,9
2002
- A.P.Vänkäri / Heli Perkiö 1.31,3
- Vipsoni / Mikko Valtonen 33,4
- Hovin Papitar / Merja Ikäheimonen 31,1
2001
- Viltterin Viki / Inka Luhtala 1.30,3
- Hovin Papitar / Merja Ikäheimonen 30,4
- Patroska / Tea Hottinen 31,5
2000
- Hovin Papitar / Merja Ikäheimonen 1.31,7
- Wintturi / Saara Mäkinen 32,1
- Tumppa / Mari Laasonen 33,0
1999
- J.R. Lokker / Ari Jääskeläinen 1.34,2
- Spirto / Seija Laine 33,8
- Kiraus / Matti Honkonen 34,7
Pilssi
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The Best of 2012
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Harness racing, Pony-sized horses, Riding, Work horse on 31.3.2013
From Vuoden parhaat 2012 (suomenhevosliitto.fi 28.3.2013)
Older stallions & geldings
Erikasson
Tähti-Vokker – Erika
Owner Tuikka Helena & Varjonen Jaakko, Breeder Tolonen Riitta-Liisa
- biggest earnings ( 94 900 €) in 2012
- Trotter King 2012, placed second in Nordic Championship, three T75-wins
Older mares
Marimin
Turo – Donna-Min
Owners Haukivaara Terhi & Heikkinen Esa, breeder Pentti Haukivaara
- Best season as a 13-year-old: 61 700€ in 2012
- Great performance throughout the year from January to December, 29 starts with 8 wins and 8 places
- Best time 1.21,9a
- Placed third in the trotter queen race
- Three wins in T65 races
5-year-old stallions and geldings
Ekoloki
A.T. Eko – Imun Ilo
Owner Jaakko Mikkonen, breeder Matti Mikkonen
- Richest 5-yo finnhorse with 52 440€ earnings
- K-Maatalous Cup-finale (1p. 10 000 €) winner, Derby winner, L. Fabritius Memorial – Åbofemman-winner
5-year-old mares
Carmela
Viesker- Cordiitta
Owner/breeder Ravitalli Suuronen Oy
- Wins in filly- and young horse races, Villimies mare race winner, altogether 7 wins and record 1.25,3a record, placed third in the little king race for five-year-olds
- 33 600€ earnings in 2012
4-yer-old stallions and geldings
Siirin Älli
Liising- Siirin Piirto
Owner Tapani Krapu, breeders Belt Outi & Idström Hannu
- Kriterium-, Oulu Express- and Tapiola cup winner
- new Finnish record for four-year-olds in Oulu Express race
- Second richest of all finnhorses in 2012 after Erikasson
4-year-old mares
Werna
Viesker – Hiskin Vimma
Owner/breeder Pekka Lillbacka
- Best earnings in 4-year-old mares category, 13 850 €
- Ilkka-ajo winner
3-year-old stallions and geldings
Veeran Poika
Erikasson – Ruutu-Veera
Owner Palmroth Henri&Kyösti&Terno, Breeder Palmroth Kyösti & Terno
- 3 starts, 3 wins
- Varsat vauhdissa –finale winner
3-year-old mares
Meliisi
Liising – Kihin Ihme
Owner/breeder Heikki Karjula
- Biggest earnings in 3-yo mare statistics 9 850 €
- 3 wins in 2012
Monté
g. Laaserin Kuva
Laaseri – Peilikuva
Owner Teija Lehtonen, breeder Lasse Ritala
- Nordic Championship winner in Sweden 2012
Work horse
s. Suikun Lukko
Suikun Ero – Luonto-Riina
Owner Jarmo Korkeaniemi, breeder Markku Pajunen.
- Work Horse Champion 2012
Dressage
s. Corleone
Erovisku – Karine
Owner Talli Hermannin nuorisoseura. Breeder Mitja Nummenmaa & Petra Rantala
- Dressage Champion 2012
- 7 st, 5 wins, 2 places
Show jumper
g. K.P. Sampo
Teme – Helli-Eeva
Owner Tmi Laura Niinimäki & Damski Saara. Breeder Kauko Pietiläinen
- Show jumping champion 2012
- 6 st, 4 wins, 1 place
Pony-sized finnhorse
s. Vuohimäen Havu
Ellun Voi – S.O. Jessiina
Owner Miina Äkkijyrkkä. Breeder Helena Lindahl
- Silver medalist in finnhorse driving championships
- Finnish Championship silver medalist (all breeds)
- Baltic Cup winner in Lithuania with fastest marathon time, Baltic Cup silver medalist in the final results
- Second in Finnish combined driving pony ranking
- Part of the Finnish national team
Eventing
r. Tuli-Kisa
Rallaus – Kisa-Posti
Owner Ida & Emma Björkman, Breeder Juha Mäkelä.
- Eventing champion 2012
- 7 st, 2 wins, 2 places
Combined Driving
r. Hessin Vihtori
Vahto – Vilkku-Valo
Owner Leena & Hannu Kalalahti, breeder Heidi Sinda
- 2012 Combined driving champion (ponies)
- Finnhorse combined driving champion
- Baltic Cup pony class winner
- Ranking winner of all driving horses with 202 points.
- 9 st, 7 wins, 2 second places in 2012
Results from Kiuruvesi inspection
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Harness racing, Riding, Work horse on 27.3.2013
From Kiuruveden orinäyttelyn tulokset (Hippos.fi)
The second inspection for finnhorse and warmblood trotter stallions was held in Kiuruvesi at the end of February. The third and last inspection show for 2013 will take place in Harju in October.
R-studs
Mannin Vilperi, dressage 55,71 %, character 9, movement 7, jumps 8, rideability 8 = 32 p, type 7, barrel 7, legs 6, leg health 8, hooves 7 = 35 p. approved
Pikku-Jätkä, dressage 61,19 %, character 8, movement 8, jumps 7, rideability 7 = 30 p. Type 8, barrel 8, legs 7, leg health 8, hooves 7 = 38 p. II prize. Hippos prize for best R-finnhorse
T-stud
Titaanin Hurmuri, trot time 1.55, walk time 8.36, 8 stairs. Walk 8, Pull 16, Pulling style 8, character 9, movement 7 = 48p. Type 7, barrel 7, legs 8/leg health 8, hooves 6 = 36p. II prize. Hippos prize for good T-tests.
J-studs (points: character – movement – barrel – legs/health – hooves):
Ailion Onni, 7-7-7-7/7-9, approved
Elias Intomieli, 8-8-8-6/7-8, II prize
Hilkkerman, 7-8-7-6/8-6, approved
Keisar, 8-8-8-8/8-7, II prize, Hippos prize for best finnhorse
Pikkukahveli, 8-8-8-7/8-7, approved
Rikelme, 8-7-8-8/8-8, II prize
Suletti, 7-7-7-7/7-6, III prize
Tino Kustaa, 9-8-8-6/7-6, approved
Virijori, 8-9-7-6/7-8, approved
Virikari, 8-8-8-7/8-6, III prize
Vixen, 8-8-8-8/8-8, III prize, Hippos prize for best points overall
More
- Event photos at Sukuposti
- Results from Ypäjä inspection (24.1. 2013)
- Stallion inpsection at Harju 17th October (23.10.2012)
- Results from Kiuruvesi inspection (12.4.2012)
Photo of the week: Murron Into
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Photo of the week, Riding on 15.3.2013
Photo of the week: Sumiainen ten years ago
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Photo of the week on 10.3.2013
Sumiainen, photo by Sini Tuhkunen
Simppa is a rarity in UK
Posted by viivihoo in Art & Culture, Riding on 4.3.2013
Simppa didn’t have any problems moving to another country. “Many people have noticed that he is very laid-back horse even though he is very young.” says Annukka
I met Annukka online at Haynet, the social network for equine bloggers. She told that she had moved to UK from Finland and brought her finnhorse with her. Annukka was kind enough to write a guest post and share their story with us. :)
Two years ago my family moved to UK. That family includes two horses and it was not an option to leave them behind.
Just before we found out that we are moving here I bought a Finnish Horse called Sarasteen Simeon. His nickname is Simppa and he is now five years old.
When I considered the breed I was going to buy I had couple of options but I knew I would need a cold blood. They can be outside 24/7 and they are so easy to look after. In the end I chose Finnish Horse as I have always thought we should need to support more this rare breed so that it would not disappear. My father was always telling stories how Finn Horses were helping with the farm work as he was a child. They were always very loyal, hardworking and the gentlest horses he knew.
“He has a huge play drive, he learns very quickly and always wants to please.”
We always had horses and I have had my own Shetland pony since I was ten years old. I was so sure that even though I buy a youngster he will be my best friend for life like my Shetland. That belief vanished quite quickly. I didn’t have a clue what to do with a youngster. Luckily since the beginning I have found the best people to help and support us.
Since the beginning everyone told me that I have found a horse with whom I have the best chances to succeed. They were so right. Even though I didn’t really know how to train him and how to be a good leader for him he still was kind to me and did everything I asked from him. It has been nice to grow together and as I have gained more experience I´m like a part of our small herd now.
In UK I found classical riding teacher who was also very good at ground work. She introduced me to Parelli Natural Horsemanship. I knew about it already but never really had the time to look into it.
I didn’t go very far within the program as I felt something was missing. It’s a good program but nowadays I follow several horsemen and take from them what I think are the most useful parts and mix them together. Mostly I have been concentrating on our ground skills but I have also tried to improve my riding.
I’m going to see Monty Roberts in a few weeks. I haven’t ever seen his clinics. There is so much mixed opinions about his work that I thought it´s better to go and see it myself. I´m very excited what I will learn from him.
In Finland it seems that horsemanship knowledge is disappearing and only few people can help if you have problems with your horse. Here it is not a problem to find help but you have to be very careful to whom you turn to. It´s good to follow they work closely so that you know that you like the way they handle horses and how they teach.
“I think that life will not be boring with Simppa. We have so much to learn from each other and life.”
I have to admit that in the beginning I really had my doubts if I had bought the right horse. I felt I didn’t connect with him and I didn’t know how to help a young horse. I didn’t even realize how nice horse I actually have. The more I learned the more he opened my eyes to look at him differently. He seems to be very dominant horse but partly because he is young and doesn´t really know enough about life. After bringing him over to UK he was a bit unconfident but he hasn’t travelled a lot and everything was new to him. I think both my horses got used to UK very quickly. At least I didn’t notice any problems. They were happily grazing on the pasture since the arrival.
I think that life will not be boring with Simppa. We have so much to learn from each other and life. But life will be a lot easier than I thought. Almost all of our problems I have created with my inexperience. I have now learned that he has a huge play drive, he learns very quickly and always wants to please. As he learns quickly he also gets easily bored and finds something else to do. I used to confuse that to naughtiness. He is not the easiest horse for me as he is young but his heart is pure gold. I haven´t earned his heart yet but I´m sure he will be the best horse I will ever have.
In our new home country our Finn Horse has got some mixed comments. Some people love him right away and his huge head gets lots of attention. That is only sign to notice that he is actually a draft horse. It’s quite difficult to say what people think of him. Some people are interested and want to know more about our breed but some look at his direction maybe once and return to their warmbloods. But that is something you’ll find also in Finland. Many people have noticed that he is very laid-back horse even though he is very young.
I believe his size, stamina, characteristics and versatility for use might be something of interest to people here. Finn Horse is after all able to pull as much as 110 percent of their own body weight and can carry even very big men on their backs even though they are quite small horses.
I don’t know yet what we are going to do in future. If it’s dressage, TREC or if we are just one of the happy hackers I once participated onto clinic where one of the instructors told us who were there with young horses “Don’t give them their last names yet.” And he was right. We will figure it out, we have time.
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Does the color matter?
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees on 19.2.2013
From Johannan suomenhevossivut (12.2.2013)
Rohkelikon Armas 2053-05R is one of the newest inspected studs. Photo by Hippos/Eero Perttunen
Johanna has made a huge amount of work collecting all rare colored (non-chestnut that is) inspected finnhorse studs of all studbooks. Every now and then there are people looking for studs of certain color, and this list made to help those people without taking any sides in the argument whether the coat color is an important aspect of horse breeding or not.
The list of sabinos is made by looks of the horses, there is no 100% certainty that all of these horses carry the gene.
| Palomino | |||
| Name | sire | broodmare sire | |
| Tuuvan Herpertti | P | Ukkosen Poika | Jeppana |
| Ukkosen Poika | P | Pikku-Ukkonen | Holotna |
| Voiveikko | R | Tähti-Tili | Holotna |
| Silver | |||
| Name | sire | broodmare sire | |
| Ahon Odotus | P | V.L. Titan | Jessimo |
| Tintin Timjami | P | Tussarin Luonnos | Jessimo |
| Tuuvan Herpertti | P | Ukkosen Poika | Jeppana |
| Gray | |||
| Name | Sire | broodmare sire | |
| E.V. Johtotähti | T | Juonnos | Vieteri |
| E.V. Jovankka | P | E.V. Johtotähti | Vokkerin-Liikku Hå |
| Black | |||
| Name | Sire | broodmare sire | |
| A.T. Musta-Ritari | P | V.P. Jehu | A.T. Pikku-Nikko |
| A.T. Ukko-Myrsky | P | A.T. Jesperi | Portteri |
| Kaleva | J | Kihin-Hiski | Vokker |
| Knuutilan Veikko | J | Pellervo | Mallipoika |
| Kuningas Ässä | R | Onnipoika | Hiluri |
| Millin Nokinen | P | Tussari | Vilkki |
| Samueli | R | Samuli | Ero-Lohko |
| Sangen Vinha | Ta | Vinha-Muisto | Viltter |
| Silvolan Hemminki | R | Karl-Hemming | Vekseli |
| Virkku-Hirnu | P | Vikunen | Tosi-Pinko |
| Bay | |||
| Name | sire | broodmare sire | |
| Anton H | P | Nikolai H | Vieterin-Vilo |
| Feelis | J | Suikku | Vinkaus |
| Emanuel Lax | R | Tosi-Pinko | Alokkaan-Humu |
| Etu-Virtuaali | J | Soviiri | Siruluonto |
| Heilan Toti | Ta | Totilo | Veijari |
| Hermeli | R | Samuli | Uski |
| Herra Herman (klm?) | R | Hermeli | K.K. Kössi |
| Hilkker | J | Vilkker | Veijari |
| Hovingas | T | Hovi-Ari | Vinkaus |
| Humeeti (klm?) | J | Hovi-Ari | Kihin-Muisto |
| Ilo-Sulevi | Ta | Nascar | Luonnos |
| Jonkkari | J | Hovi-Ari | Ponseri |
| Kume | J | Humeeti | Kirmori |
| Lastun Leka | R | Pilven Poika | Vekkuli |
| Loppu-Siru | J | Luonnos | Ero-Lohko |
| O.K. April (klm?) | RTa | Siruluonto | Uusi-Veto |
| Pikku-Pertti | J | Totemi Rok | Turo |
| Pohjolan Tuisku | T | Tussari | Luonnos |
| Risteri | J | Suikku | Visku |
| Stamori | J | Hovi-Ari | Vokker |
| Suikun Rilla | J | Suikku | Patrik |
| Tas Onnekas | J | Heluri | |
| Totemi Rok | J | Teme | Totilo |
| Tumma-Varjo | Ta | Tumma-Luonnos | Vara-Veto |
| Turon Into | J | Turo | Poika-Luonnos |
| Tussarin Luonnos | P | Tussari | Luonnos |
| Tutuari | J | Hovi-Ari | Viltter |
| Valon Veikka | R | Murron Valo | Pellervo |
| Vihi-Totti | R | Poika-Totti | Kihin-Muisto |
| Sabino (?) | |||
| Name | sire | broodmare sire | |
| Aarteen Aprik | Ta | Vilman-Lento | Patrik |
| Arran Aleksi | R | Mikker | Vireeni |
| A.T. Unikuva | P | A.T. Unikki | Portteri |
| Einomies | J | Turo | Viltter |
| Etu-Virtuaali | J | Soviiri | Siruluonto |
| Friisin Paletti | P | Ukkosen Poika | Varjo-Luonnos |
| Haavekuva | R | Perikuva | Totti |
| Henkka | R | K.K. Kössi | Vekseli |
| Hissun Vili | J | Viltter | Vesku |
| Hoviaarre | R | Hovieeri | Jonnen-Jarru |
| Hurran Toivo | R | Hilton Hurra | Heluri |
| I.P. Vektori | J | Turo | Luonnos |
| Joen Roima | R | Kauhu | Vieteri |
| Juppe Hoo | J | Poika-Siro | Juonnos |
| Kajas Poika | J | Cameron | Tähti-Ajatus |
| Kerkko | J | Harkko | Erimusta |
| Kiripassi | RTa | Apassi | Jeviiri |
| Lehtolan Wiljam | R | Poika-Wiljami | Postin Kuva |
| Lerkkana | R | V.L. Titan | Iskon-Usko |
| Limon | R | Liptus | Kihin-Muisto |
| Linkker | R | Mikker | Vekseli |
| Luomus Jr | J | Luonnos | Erilo |
| Mani Mekkeri | R | Jaanen Suikku | Henri |
| O.K. April | Ta | Siruluonto | Uusi-Veto |
| Pikku-Laakeri | R | Taika-Laakeri | Pikku-Muisto |
| Pilven Lento | R | Pilven Poika | Ero-Ruuti |
| Pirvetti | R | Kelmi | Postin-Kuva |
| Ponuveikko | R | Vekseli | Ponte |
| Pölyke | P | R.V. Vire | Pöly-Poika |
| Ruubert | P | Luottri | Spiraali |
| Silvolan Elmeri | R | Kelmi | Apeli |
| Suikun Sisu | J | Suikku | Vieteri |
| Totaarin Aihe | R | Aiheen Ote | Toto |
| Tripla Vekkuli | R | Vekseli | Purteri |
| Turtuma | J | Turo | Vetori |
| Tutun Taika | J | Taikuri | Viltter |
| Ukko-Iikoni | J | Iiro-Armas | Suikku |
| Valtin Voitto | J | Hilun-Valtti | Vieteri |
| Veihaivei Jii | R | Apeli | Peto |
| Villipappa | J | Hovi-Ari | Ponseri |
| Vinkun Tohelo | T | Totilo | Viltter |
| Vorun Veto | T | Voru | Vieterin-Ilo |
| Väinö | J | Viesker | Viltter |
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- About the finnhorse (if you are wondering what the letters in second column mean)
- Finnhorse colors: Chestnut
- Finnhorse colors: Bay
- Finnhorse colors: Black
- Finnhorse colors: Roan
- Finnhorse colors: Palomino & buckskin
- Finnhorse colors: Gray
- Finnhorse colors: Silver colors
- Finnhorse colors: Sabino
Those girls and their horses…
“All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl.”
- author unknown
It seems to be some kind of a trend among teenage girls to make this kind of videos of their horses. Youtube is full of them!
What is very touching in these, is the love these girls have for their horses and what they want to show to the world: “This is my horse, and she/he is the best horse in the whole wide world!”
Equestrianism is all about great feelings and experiences. Often they are the very first horses we get to spend time with that leave the most permanent hoofprints in our hearts. These girls are also assumably the main group of future horse owners and breeders. I think it’s a great thing to have finnhorses in riding schools and elsewhere in the “grass root level” of horse scheme, offering people a chance to get in touch with them. That is the ground where future horse people grow from. For many it is the late family horse or riding school favourite who gave them the spark for future (finn)horse enthusiasm.
Never underestimate a girl’s love for her horse!
Finnhorse crosses
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees on 12.2.2013
The Finnhorse might be the perfect cross with the beloved Gypsy Vanner to produce size and athletic ability without sacrificing temperament. Since the Finnhorse is a larger coldblood I believe the Gypsy Vanner Finnhorse cross would be considered a Drumhorse. The Finnhorse might also be the perfect cross to produce the Georgian Grande when crossed with the American Saddlebred. The Finnhorse Georgian Grande should prove a better mover and more athletic than the Saddlebred Draft horse cross. The real market here for Finnhorses might be fresh cooled semen or frozen semen. If we could get one Finnhorse stallion here who is large and a good mover, we could prove this theory. For the American market he must have a beautiful head. Flaxen mane would be great, Palomino would be great, Silver Dapple would be very marketable also, and black. However, size and a good mover is the most important. (Susan’s Comment to poll “Would you consider a finnhorse, if you were buying a horse right now?”)
Thank you for your comment, Susan!
Those crosses sure do sound interesting, I believe no one has ever tried them!
Crossing finnhorses with other breeds is somewhat a tabu subject for the Finns. It’s understandable, we can’t bring any new blood from anywhere. All in all Finnish horse breeders are often quite strict with the pure breeding issues unless the cross is officially accepted somewhere, whatever horse or pony breed in question, and especially in case of our beloved finnhorse.
Every now and then there has been discussion about the northern trotter, which would be result of crossbreeding Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian coldblood trotters. I don’t know if there have been any experiments with this theory. Nowadays with all frozen semen exporting technology, personally I wouldn’t see these kind of experiments as a problem, but in larger scale it might eventually affect the purebred population, and we don’t want that to happen.
But, just to play with this hypothetical thought: what would the results look like IF we crossbred finnhorses with some other breeds?
I have been told there were a few official crossbreeding experiments with both lighter (trakehner, arabian) and heavier (ardenner) horses in the early 20th century, but those ended up as disappointments and were given up at early stages. It is said that the gray color came to finnhorses as a result of crossbreeding with Russian orlov trotters, though this might have been before the finnhorse studbook was founded, so there’s no further record about it.
I searched for finnhorse crosses and found a few:
- Ein Ethel, Ein Finn Gream, Ein Lisetter and Ein Valtter are all finnhorse & arabian crosses.
- Full brothers Ojanrinteen Paddington and Ojanrinteen Pokemon, Irish Cob & finnhorse crosses.
- Finnhorse & thoroughbred cross Pinewood Peikko.
- Tähden Piirto is quite a mix: finnhorse dam and standardbred & new forest pony-cross sire.
- Nicolina Sandas is a new forest pony & finnhorse mix
- Sunrises Hobero warmblood & finnhorse
- Wild Sunday Night standardbred & finnhorse
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There is nothing Suikun Lukko can’t do
Posted by viivihoo in Harness racing, Work horse on 10.2.2013
From Kuukauden työhevonen: Suikun Lukko (tyohevosharrastajat.net)
Suikun Lukko at Jyväskylä 2012
Stallion Suikun Lukko 1324-95J
b. 10.06.1995
si. Suikun Ero
d. Luonto-Riina (Luonnos)
Breeder Markku Pajunen, Hämeenkyrö
Race statistics: 1.24,6 a – 1.26,8, winnings. 32.746,00€, st. 147, 9 – 10 -22
Offspring (until 2012):
| Born | Name | Reg. | Record | Winnings | Photos | Dam | |
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| 2003 | s | Maistro | 1420-03 | 28,3ake-30,1ke | 13 780 EUR (27.5.2011) | 9 | Vokmai 1671-90J |
| 2011† | m | Pihlajan Rakas | Viptyttö 1268-01 | ||||
| 2009 | m | Lukon Mimmi | 246001S00091315 | 1 | Kristal 1997-00 | ||
| 2009 | m | Soul-Sisko | 246001S00091689 | 1 | Jats-Tyttö 2370-92 | ||
| 2011 | s | Tine | 246001S00111257 | Hultan Inkku 1635-03 | |||
| 2012 | m | Silkitär | 246001S00121173 | Viitaritar 1486-06 |
Jarmo Korkeaniemi bought Suikun Lukko as a yearling. Suikun Lukko’s very well-built legs and hooves caught his eye at first. The colt was also very co-operative and kind. The best thing in this colt was that there were no downsides, Jarmo smiles. The horse has always been exceptionally humble towards human.
Suikun Lukko made an impressive career as a trotter: he placed third in Erilo-race as a five-year-old, placed second in finnhorse monté championship race in 2005 ridden by Tiia Tirkkonen and made a new Finnish record in monté at the age of 14, ridden by Susanne Klemola.
In the year 2012 he became the work horse champion. His trot time was 1.33 and walk 5.50. He pulled 19,2 stairs. Working has been a part of his training since the beginning, Jarmo and Suikun Lukko started with bringing firewood home when he was three years old. After his trotter career he has had a job as carriage horse in weddings and other special occasions, and Jarmo says Suikun Lukko is also his “personal therapy horse”, making every grey thoughts disappear once he harnesses his beloved horse.
Suikun Lukko has also tried a few other disciplines: he has attended in horse swimming competitions held annually at Kurikka. He hasn’t won anything from those competitions, being more interested in enjoying the nice, cool water than swimming fast. Another interesting fact is that he has also been shown at endurance riding competitions.
More photos and articles about Suikun Lukko:
- Suomenhevoset vetivät hurjia lasteja -perässä nähtiin myös auto, katso kuvat! (ksml.fi)
- Työmestaruus Suikun Lukolle (hevosjalostusliitot.fi)
- Valtakunnallisen Työmestaruuskilpailun voittoon Suikun Lukko (Hippos.fi)
- Suikun Lukko is the new Finnish work horse champion (finnhorseblog.com)
- Suikun Lukko Porissa montén Suomen ennätykseen (Olympiaravit.fi 2009)
- Photos from finnhorse trotting championships 2010 (Katrin.kuvat.fi)
Photo of the week
Posted by viivihoo in Photo of the week, Riding on 1.2.2013
Photo by Jasmina Sulkumäki
Video: Finnhorse royalties 2012
Resume from finnhorse royalties, the biggest annual finnhorse riding event.
Video by usvaa2
Pelikka, fast as wind
Posted by viivihoo in Harness racing on 27.1.2013
This is an interview video with Pelikka’s owner and breeder Vesa Kaksonen by Itä-Savo newspaper.
Vesa, being mysterious, says he doesn’t actually know how Pelikka has been so good in her last few races, and also keeps any speculations about the upcoming trotter queen race as a secret. Time will tell if she’s going to participate in July. ;)
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Work horses are back in fashion
Posted by viivihoo in Work horse on 26.1.2013
From Työhevoskurssit täpötäynnä (yle.fi 15.1.2013 by Siru Päivinen, shortened translation)
Poika Tuisku, photo from the original article (Yle)
This is a true Finnish heritage sight: crisp winter weather, temperature just below zero, the sun is shining and a handsome, flaxen-mained horse harnessed in front of a traditional sleigh is waiting for passengers. More and more people wish to live in this view.
Työhevosharrastajat is a Finnish work horse club that operates under Suomenratsut ry. They arrange courses in traditional harnessing, agriculture work and logging. The courses have showed to be extremely popular, especially among young urban women.
One of these courses took place in Tuulikummun Tila, Kiihtelyysvaara, in North Karelia. It was a surprise for the stable owner Heidi Meuranen that so many people came a long way to learn about work horses -most of them from Southern Finland, several hundred kilometers away!
- This was the first course we arranged. We thought we could offer the local horse people to get to know working with finnhorses, but it was filled in moments with southern participants. That was a surprise.
Finnhorse reflects the Finnish heritage
Horses have made their way back to Finnish countryside. Horse industry has been growing for the past years, and finnhorse as a part of it. The biggest amount of horses ever was in 1950, when there were altogether 410 000 horses in Finland. The mechanization in agriculture put many horses out of work after that. The lowest number of horses was in the early 1980s, when there were only about 31 000 horses left. As the standard of living grew, horses became more and more popular as a hobby. Finnhorses got accompanied by warmbloods, ponies, Icelandic horses, Norwegian fjords and other foreign breeds, and their work field was more and more often on the race track and as riding horses rather than work horses.
At the moment there are altogether about 76 000 horses in Finland, and about 16 000 stables. Horses have been the only growing form of agriculture industry in the 21st century.
Knowledge and learning
During the few “darker decades” the traditional horsemanship was slowly disappearing. Nowadays the native Finnish horse and traditional horsemanship and working is making its way back to fashion. People are looking for teachers -old horsemen.
- My work horse hobby started with horses that came to the farm with the wife. So we built a stable for the horses. I was more interested in this traditional horsemanship rather than riding, being interested in old Finnish culture overall. Since we had the horses and the abilities, we decided to organize a course for the interested, told Anssi Okkonen, one of the course leaders.
Okkonen believes that this rising interest to work horses is a part of need to calm down, get back to nature. Urban people come to these courses for experiences and get out of their busy city lifes for a change. Some people even want to stay permanently, so they find a house at the countryside and most of the time these dreams include a small stable -and a finnhorse.
Poika Tuisku
Meuranen family looked for a flaxen-mained finnhorse in particular, and found one six years ago. Poika Tuisku raised hopes for a trotter career at first, but his speed was not enough for the track. Instead he has proven himself a really good horse for riding and working.
- This horse is my precious, I could even say the horse of my life. Tuisku is a bit stubborn sometimes, but I happily allow that for a good horse. He’s also very honest and hard-working, tells Heidi Meuranen about the gelding which she owns with her husband Jouni Meuranen.
Heidi’s way to work horses was a common one -through saddle. At the moment a sleigh is as familiar to her as the saddle, and she tells that driving and working are good change for riding.
Atmosphere and nostalgia
Along with Meuranen couple, older horsemen Eino Leikas and Veikko Ripatti were called to offer the course participants knowledge about the traditional working with horses along with younger instructor Anssi Okkonen. The course offered learning in practice; by learning to harness real horses, driving with work sleighs, bringing wood from the forest and so on.
- Practice makes perfect, you can’t learn these things properly in theory, says Heidi. Getting to know different ways to work with horses opens one’s mind to new ideas as well, and a finnhorse is a true multipurpose horse.
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Results from Ypäjä inspection
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Harness racing, Pony-sized horses, Riding, Work horse on 24.1.2013
These seven fine horses made it through the inspection and were given their licences for breeding. Congratulations!
This is a good overall look to all four breeding sections as well. Trotter (J), Riding horse (R), Work horse (T/Ta) and Pony-sized horse breeding section were all covered in this show. All photos by Hippos/Eero Perttunen
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- Frankker 1627-08J
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- Friisin Amuletti 1007-08P
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- Hessin Nöpi 1374-08Ta
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- Murron Into 1875-07R
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- Rapin Aatos 1381-06J
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- Rohkelikon Armas 2053-05R is one of the newest inspected studs
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- Turo-Teilori 1615-00Ta
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Ten finnhorse stallions signed for inspection at Ypäjä
Posted by viivihoo in Breeding & pedigrees, Harness racing, Pony-sized horses, Riding, Work horse on 20.1.2013
From Ypäjän orinäyttelyyn 21.1. ilmoitetut ja aikataulu (Hippos.fi)
Trotters (J-studbook)
Frankker 1627-08
Born 2008
Breeder Reijo Vettenranta
Owner Vettenranta H.& R.& T.& T.&Möttö H.& H.
Racing statistics
| Year | Starts | 1. | 2. | 3. | Earnings | Record auto | Record volt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17 510,00 € | 26,3ake | 28,4ke |
| Altogether | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17 510,00 € | 26,3ake | 28,4ke |
Major race achievements: Tapiola Cup 2., Pikkuprinssi 3.
| Frans 1330-01J prt 165 cm s. 2001 FIN 20,7aly-22,6ke sh |
Turo 2577-84J Valio vprt 157 cm s. 1984† FIN 23,8aly-25,1ly sh |
Suikku 1810-78J Valio 24,3aly-26,9ly prt s. 1978 FIN |
Vekku-Lento 555-74J Valio 26,7aly-28,2ly tprt s. 1971† |
| Aritar 101057 Vj 40,2 prt s. 1960† | |||
| Marine 2184-76J Valio 27,6aly-28,4ly prt s. 1975 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† | ||
| Marilla 445-72J Valio 29,2aly-30,9ly trn s. 1970 | |||
| Kössin Virkku 1028-90J prt 157 cm s. 1990† FIN 34,2ake-36,1ke sh |
K.K. Kössi 1548-82J 22,3aly-24,5ke prt s. 1981 FIN |
Vokker 662-72J Valio 22,3aly-25,1ly trt s. 1969† | |
| Ilo-Pilleri 275-73J Valio 38,4aly-38,4ke prt s. 1970 | |||
| Viritin 1036-78J tprt s. 1977 FIN |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967† | ||
| Riitta Jt 220 Valio 33,5a tprt s. 1960† | |||
| Hilsker 1583-97J trt 156 cm s. 1997 FIN 30,4aly-30,0ke sh |
Viesker 1228-89J Valio tprt 154 cm s. 1989 FIN 19,9aly-22,5ly sh |
Vokker 662-72J Valio 22,3aly-25,1ly trt s. 1969 FIN |
Forte Jo 55 25,4aly-27,1ly prt s. 1961† |
| Halla 502888 Valio 42,8 prt s. 1952† | |||
| Vieska 2062-84 51,6aly vprt s. 1984 FIN |
Jaska 230-72J P 35,4aly-36,2ly prt s. 1969 | ||
| Viesta 2309-75J 29,3aly-32,2ly prt s. 1975 | |||
| Tupla-Hilutar 1237-88J vprt 157 cm s. 1988 FIN 30,6aly-30,6ly sh |
Viltter 1250-74J Valio 22,7aly-26,8ly vprt s. 1974 FIN |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967† | |
| Ero-Siro 1072-76J Valio 27,1ake prt s. 1962 | |||
| Hilun-Asta 2094-78J 29,6aly-30,5ke vprt s. 1978 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† | ||
| Suvitta 372-72J Valio 38,4aly-37,0kp prt s. 1971† |
Rapin Aatos 1381-06
Born 2006
Breeder Mari Rautiainen
Owner Fanfaria Team
Racing statistics
| Year | Starts | 1. | 2. | 3. | Earnings | Record auto | Record volt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 18 390,00 € | 25,9ake | 27,9ke |
| 2011 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 570,00 € | 31,5ake | 29,2ke |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100,00 € | 35,4ke | |
| Altogether | 42 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 23 060,00 € | 25,9ake | 27,9ke |
| Fannin Muisto 1898-92J prt 154 cm s. 1992† FIN 23,2aly-22,6ly sh |
Kihin-Muisto 2383-77J Valio prt 154 cm s. 1977† FIN 23,1aly-24,3ly sh |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961 FIN |
Vihi 6035 28,0a prt s. 1951† |
| Eri-Pulu 19868 Valio 32,5 prt s. 1951† | |||
| Kihi 200002 Vj tprt s. 1957 FIN |
Erilo 5731 Valio 29,2-epav25,3 tprt s. 1950† | ||
| Helinä 24679 AA 40,3 tprt s. 1941† | |||
| Fanni 1077-80J prt 155 cm s. 1979† FIN 29,6aly-29,0ly sh |
Vokker 662-72J Valio 22,3aly-25,1ly trt s. 1969 FIN |
Forte Jo 55 25,4aly-27,1ly prt s. 1961† | |
| Halla 502888 Valio 42,8 prt s. 1952† | |||
| Sitikka Jt 196 Valio 32,0aly-35,0ly prt s. 1966 FIN |
Jonne 6731 Vj 29,9aly-32,2ly tprt s. 1960† | ||
| Sähinä 37041 Vj 37,5ake tprt s. 1956 | |||
| Rapiska 1935-90J prt 153 cm s. 1990 FIN 28,1aly-28,4ke sh |
Vika-Pisto 1974-77J prt 152 cm s. 1976† FIN 26,2aly-27,3ly sh |
Veijari 309-73J 33,6aly-34,2ke vprt s. 1972 FIN |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967† |
| Monika 1134-76J Valio 29,4ake trt s. 1956† | |||
| Puna-Posti 843-74J P 45,5aly-47,9ke prt s. 1971 FIN |
Lento-Posti Jo 121 31,8aly-33,9ly tprt s. 1966 | ||
| Iltatähti 101817 prt s. 1964 | |||
| Raisakka 1055-80TJ Valio prt 158 cm s. 1979† FIN 34,5aly-33,2ke sh |
Ponte 732-71J 24,2a-28,0 trt s. 1967 FIN |
Passin-Voitto 6597 43,5 trt s. 1958 | |
| Keva 200665 Vj 36,2aly-37,5ly prt s. 1962† | |||
| Raisa 38420 Valio prt s. 1963 FIN |
Humuri 5513 36,6 prt s. 1946 | ||
| Rasa 34961 |
Work horses (T-studbook)
E.V. Kenraali 1005-04
Born 2004
Breeder Eeva Venojärvi
Owner Ellinoora Laurila
Major achievements: plowing Finnish championship, horse pair, 2.
| E.V. Jasperin Lento 2386-00 rtkm s. 2000 FINsh |
E.V. Jovankka 1012-97PR rtkm 147 cm s. 1997 FINsh |
E.V. Johtotähti 1726-93Ta rtkm s. 1993 FIN |
Juonnos 1058-79J 25,2aly-27,2ly tprt s. 1978 |
| Vipela 1412-84 – rtkm s. 1983† | |||
| E.V. Voksitar 1544-94P tprt s. 1994 FIN |
Vokkerin-Liikku Hå 1618-84J 24,3aly-25,9ly prt s. 1983† | ||
| Sini 1446-79J 32,4aly-33,4ly prt s. 1978† | |||
| Jasmike 1879-92 trt s. 1992† FIN - sh |
K.M. Poku 2435-84J 25,1aly-25,6ke tprt s. 1984 FIN |
Kihin-Muisto 2383-77J Valio 23,1aly-24,3ly prt s. 1977† | |
| Ero-Muska 784-74J Valio 30,8aly-32,0ke prt s. 1973 | |||
| Kastanja 2024-87P trt s. 1987 FIN |
Vilkki 1400-77J 27,3aly-27,9ly trt s. 1969† | ||
| Melissa 2162-77J 48,0ake-43,3ke tprt s. 1977 | |||
| Luomu 1607-98R vrt 150 cm s. 1998 FIN - sh |
Vinha-Muisto 2170-78J trt 152 cm s. 1978 FIN 26,3aly-28,0ke sh |
Pikku-Muisto 15-73J 25,9aly-28,3ke prt s. 1972 FIN |
A.T. Muisto 572-72J 29,6aly-32,4ly tprt s. 1966 |
| Rosita 45795 35,1a vprt s. 1958† | |||
| Uusi-Vinha 171-71J 30,4aly-33,1ly prt s. 1968 FIN |
Uusi-Veto 6862 Pj 24,8aly-27,7ly tprt s. 1961 | ||
| Anita 101415 40,4 prt s. 1962† | |||
| Linnos 1188-94 prt s. 1994 FIN - sh |
Viltter 1250-74J Valio 22,7aly-26,8ly vprt s. 1974 FIN |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967† | |
| Ero-Siro 1072-76J Valio 27,1ake prt s. 1962 | |||
| Luontuli 1115-86J 38,4aly-36,7ke vprt s. 1986 FIN |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964† | ||
| Purren-Tyttö 1271-81 prt s. 1969 |
Hessin Nöpi 1374-08
Born 2008
Breeder & owner Heidi Sinda
| Pikku-Peto 1022-96R rt 156 cm s. 1996 FIN - sh |
Peto 1579-83J prt 161 cm s. 1982† FIN 21,4aly-25,2ly sh |
Vilari 340-73J H 23,6aly-28,2ke prt s. 1967 FIN |
Vilperi Jo 18 Valio 24,8aly-27,0ly tprt s. 1961† |
| Totilla Jt 103 Valio 38,3 tprt s. 1962 | |||
| Torin-Kukka 1503-77J 37,1ake-41,8kp prt s. 1976 FIN |
Vetori 475-74J P 25,6aly-27,9ly tprt s. 1963 | ||
| Asteri 746-71 – prt s. 1969 | |||
| Lilli Erika 1163-84J prt 157 cm s. 1983† FIN 42,7ake-39,1ke sh |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964 FIN |
Luonnokas 6649 33,4 prt s. 1958† | |
| Murtuli 29314 47,0 trt s. 1952 | |||
| Elka 47142 trt s. 1966 FIN |
Elias 5895 trt s. 1952 | ||
| Metku 43662 tprt s. 1950 | |||
| Tummatähti 1191-89 trt s. 1989 FIN 38,7ke sh |
Viltter 1250-74J Valio vprt 157 cm s. 1974 FIN 22,7aly-26,8ly sh |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967 FIN |
Vilperi Jo 18 Valio 24,8aly-27,0ly tprt s. 1961† |
| Vekkuli 100606 Vj 37,6 prt s. 1956† | |||
| Ero-Siro 1072-76J Valio 27,1ake prt s. 1962 FIN |
Ero-Lohko yh 1160 Valio 24,8a-epav22,0 trt s. 1951† | ||
| Arin-Sirpa 100229 Vj 31,7ke rt s. 1954 | |||
| Kihin Kisa 2731-84 prt s. 1984 FIN - sh |
Kihin-Muisto 2383-77J Valio 23,1aly-24,3ly prt s. 1977 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† | |
| Kihi 200002 Vj tprt s. 1957 | |||
| Ero-Sanna 1024-80T rt s. 1979 FIN |
Resori 437-71J Valio 27,7aly-31,3ke tprt s. 1970† | ||
| Ero-Tuomi 47132 trt s. 1965 |
Turo-Teilori 1615-00
Born 2000
Breeder Matti Oittinen
Owner Heidi Sinda
Offspring
| Breed | b. | Country | Gender | Name | Reg.no. | Photos | Dam |
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| sh | 2007 | FIN | g | Köpars Calle | 1581-07 | 4 | Carolina 1702-92 |
| sh | 2008 | FIN | m | Köpars Karkki | 1548-08 | 1 | Carolina 1702-92 |
| sh | 2008 | FIN | m | Köpars Peppi | 1089-08 | 4 | Patiina 1232-97 |
| sh | 2009 | FIN | m | Köpars Hilma | 246001S00091525 | Huba 2423-89J | |
| sh | 2009 | FIN | h | Köpars Paavo | 246001S00091524 | Patiina 1232-97 | |
| sh | 2010 | FIN | g | Köpars Paavali | 246001S00101946 | Patiina 1232-97 | |
| sh | 2010 | FIN | m | Köpars Hertta | 246001S00102334 | Huba 2423-89J | |
| sh | 2011 | FIN | m | Köpars Pirre | 246001S00111336 | Patiina 1232-97 |
| Turo 2577-84J Valio vprt 157 cm s. 1984† FIN 23,8aly-25,1ly sh |
Suikku 1810-78J Valio prt 163 cm s. 1978† FIN 24,3aly-26,9ly sh |
Vekku-Lento 555-74J Valio 26,7aly-28,2ly tprt s. 1971 FIN |
Vekkuli Jo 101 P 25,7aly-29,0ly prt s. 1964 |
| Mutrin-Lento Jt 57 25,2aly-epav23,8 prt s. 1956 | |||
| Aritar 101057 Vj 40,2 prt s. 1960 FIN |
Ari yh 1054 29,4-epav28,8 klrt s. 1947 | ||
| Suhina 18767 27,1 trt s. 1948† | |||
| Marine 2184-76J Valio prt 153 cm s. 1975† FIN 27,6aly-28,4ly sh |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961 FIN |
Vihi 6035 28,0a prt s. 1951† | |
| Eri-Pulu 19868 Valio 32,5 prt s. 1951† | |||
| Marilla 445-72J Valio 29,2aly-30,9ly trn s. 1970 FIN |
Eri-Matti 5625 28,1-25,0 trn s. 1949† | ||
| Erilon-Tähti 354-71T Pj 35,8aly-37,0ly prt s. 1966† | |||
| Kiikun-Viiri 1981-82J Valio prt 158 cm s. 1982† FIN 36,3aly-36,6ke sh |
V.T. Ajatus 1430-75J H prt 158 cm s. 1974† FIN 26,3aly-28,9ly sh |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967 FIN |
Vilperi Jo 18 Valio 24,8aly-27,0ly tprt s. 1961† |
| Vekkuli 100606 Vj 37,6 prt s. 1956† | |||
| Tositar 101462 31,9ake-33,8 prt s. 1964 FIN |
Ihme-Toti yh 1138 25,9a rt s. 1948 | ||
| Ara 100603 52,0 vrt s. 1956 | |||
| Ero-Viiri Jt 40 prt 158 cm s. 1962 FIN 29,9aly-33,5ly sh |
Ero-Lohko yh 1160 Valio 24,8a-epav22,0 trt s. 1951 FIN |
Lohko yh 928 28,2-epav25,6 prt s. 1943 | |
| Sirkka-Lintu 17794 38,7 tprt s. 1939 | |||
| Aro-Viiri 34565 37,9 prt s. 1947 FIN |
Aaroni 4684 Valio 28,5-epav27,3 prt s. 1942 | ||
| Vihuri 32789 prt s. 1938† |
Pony-sized horses (P-studbook)
Friisin Amuletti 1007-08
Born 2008
Breeder Anne Friis
Owner Niilo Launo
| Ukkosen Poika 1454-98P vkk 148 cm s. 1998 FIN sh |
Pikku-Ukkonen 1217-92P trt 145 cm s. 1992† FIN sh |
Fabian 1355-85J 22,5aly-23,5ly tprt s. 1985 FIN |
Hiluri 557-71J Valio 22,6aly-28,9ly tprt s. 1969† |
| Vappu-Tyttö 676-73J 35,1aly-36,2ly prt s. 1969† | |||
| E.T. Viri 1241-86 54,7ke trt s. 1986 FIN |
Viltter 1250-74J Valio 22,7aly-26,8ly vprt s. 1974 | ||
| E.T. Luonnos 1926-78J 34,4aly-37,9ke trn s. 1978 | |||
| Täti Moonika 2233-85R vkk 156 cm s. 1985 FIN 2.14,4ke sh |
Holotna 1490-76J 29,6aly-30,8ly vkk s. 1975 FIN |
Vilu 7086 39,9aly-41,8ly klrt s. 1966 | |
| Lilli 1492-76 – vkk s. 1957 | |||
| Lilli 267-73 rt s. 1970 FIN |
Aro-Läikkä 6938 31,6a tprt s. 1962 | ||
| Sinko 504233 Valio – vprt s. 1959† | |||
| Korven Siluetti 1767-02PTa prt 143 cm s. 2002 FIN sh |
Varjo-Luonnos 1283-87P prt 143 cm s. 1987† FIN sh |
Poika-Luonnos 192-74J 24,4aly-26,0ly vprt s. 1970 FIN |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964† |
| Teija 38578 41,1 rt s. 1964 | |||
| V.E. Varjo 1644-82T rt s. 1981 FIN |
Varvi 559-71J 25,5aly-29,5ke tprt s. 1969 | ||
| Bellami 1879-75 prt s. 1970 | |||
| Sinteri 2317-87 vprt s. 1987 FIN |
Posteri 1284-74J 28,9aly-31,5ke tprt s. 1974 FIN |
Hovi-Posti 6628 Hj 24,8aly-27,8ly tprt s. 1957† | |
| Eriitta 502727 Valio 48,6 tprt s. 1954 | |||
| Singa 1927-78 58,4ke tprt s. 1977 FIN |
Sätti 404-72 29,1aly-30,7ly prt s. 1971 | ||
| Reija 1928-78 43,8ly rt s. 1965 |
Kippara 1515-06
Born 2006
Breeder Minna Pitkänen
Owner Veikko Leinonen
| Villeri 1019-87P prt 142 cm s. 1987† FIN - sh |
Viktori 425-74J vrt 159 cm s. 1973 FIN 27,9aly-29,2ke sh |
Vieteri 407-71TJ Vj 21,6aly-25,9ly prt s. 1967 FIN |
Vilperi Jo 18 Valio 24,8aly-27,0ly tprt s. 1961† |
| Vekkuli 100606 Vj 37,6 prt s. 1956† | |||
| Totin-Virma 100919 47,2 vprt s. 1957 FIN |
Ihme-Toti yh 1138 25,9a rt s. 1948 | ||
| Tajuke 34829 – s. 1948 | |||
| Leppana 8-74P Valio tprt 143 cm s. 1973† FIN - sh |
Viri 522-72P rt s. 1966 FIN |
Eri-Kolari 5873 – tprt s. 1952 | |
| Hilpi (prt 152cm) – prt | |||
| Hupi vprt s. 1965 FIN |
Hokke 6749 rt s. 1960† | ||
| Ripsi 45859 trt s. 1959 | |||
| Soihdun Kajo 1465-00 vprt s. 2000 FIN sh |
Ruutu-Sälli 1359-90P vprt 145 cm s. 1990† FIN sh |
Ruutu-Poika 1406-78J 22,3aly-24,7ly tprt s. 1977 FIN |
Puhemies 6572 Pj Valio 26,0aly-27,8ly trt s. 1957† |
| Melina 121-71J Valio 47,3ly tprt s. 1968† | |||
| Aro-Muisto II 1572-78P prt s. 1977 FIN |
Muisto 1771-78J 27,6aly-29,3ly prt s. 1959† | ||
| Aro-Lahja 1382-80J Vj 50,9 prt s. 1960† | |||
| Vempan Leimu 2147-86 prt s. 1986 FIN 37,6ke sh |
Vemppa 2060-77T 31,1aly-34,0ke rt s. 1976 FIN |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964† | |
| Tähti-Liike 912-72T P Vt 53,4ly prt s. 1971 | |||
| Sitkotar 47150 tprt s. 1965 FIN |
Sitko 6190 35,2a tprt s. 1954 | ||
| Soile |
Riding horses (R-studbook)
Preussi 2157-08
Born 2008
Breeder Sanna Moilanen
Owner Anu Ojala
| Ukkosen Poika 1454-98P vkk 148 cm s. 1998 FIN sh |
Pikku-Ukkonen 1217-92P trt 145 cm s. 1992† FIN sh |
Fabian 1355-85J 22,5aly-23,5ly tprt s. 1985 FIN |
Hiluri 557-71J Valio 22,6aly-28,9ly tprt s. 1969† |
| Vappu-Tyttö 676-73J 35,1aly-36,2ly prt s. 1969† | |||
| E.T. Viri 1241-86 54,7ke trt s. 1986 FIN |
Viltter 1250-74J Valio 22,7aly-26,8ly vprt s. 1974 | ||
| E.T. Luonnos 1926-78J 34,4aly-37,9ke trn s. 1978 | |||
| Täti Moonika 2233-85R vkk 156 cm s. 1985 FIN 2.14,4ke sh |
Holotna 1490-76J 29,6aly-30,8ly vkk s. 1975 FIN |
Vilu 7086 39,9aly-41,8ly klrt s. 1966 | |
| Lilli 1492-76 – vkk s. 1957 | |||
| Lilli 267-73 rt s. 1970 FIN |
Aro-Läikkä 6938 31,6a tprt s. 1962 | ||
| Sinko 504233 Valio – vprt s. 1959† | |||
| Ponsiliina 2059-96 tprt s. 1996 FIN sh |
Ero-Ponsi 141-71J tprt 155 cm s. 1966† FIN 23,3aly-27,0ly sh |
Ero-Lohko yh 1160 Valio 24,8a-epav22,0 trt s. 1951 FIN |
Lohko yh 928 28,2-epav25,6 prt s. 1943 |
| Sirkka-Lintu 17794 38,7 tprt s. 1939 | |||
| Ponnen-Maine 504100 Vj 38,9 prt s. 1960 FIN |
Ponne 5902 AA 29,7 prt s. 1951† | ||
| Mainekas 502330 | |||
| Luonnon Liina 1611-85J tprt 157 cm s. 1985 FIN 35,1ake-33,3ke sh |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964 FIN |
Luonnokas 6649 33,4 prt s. 1958† | |
| Murtuli 29314 47,0 trt s. 1952 | |||
| Hiliina 1387-78J 43,1aly-43,0ke prt s. 1977 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† | ||
| Uusi-Liina 519-71J H 36,8a-38,1 tprt s. 1969 |
Rohkelikon Armas 2053-05
Born 2005
Breeder Kyrklund Marika & Seppänen Johanna
Owner Marika Renvall, Rented to Anita Salonen
Major achievements: young finnhorses’ show 2009: best build (4-yo), young finnhorses’ show 2010: most promising jumper (5-yo)
| Hermeli 1151-93R tprn 164 cm s. 1993 FIN sh |
Samuli 2083-86R m 156 cm s. 1986† FIN sh |
Kelmi 1393-80R trt s. 1979 FIN |
Kotomies 1473-75RP 48,4aly-46,1ke trt s. 1971 |
| Saparo 101426 Valio tprt s. 1962† | |||
| Akuli 1009-74R Valio prn s. 1974 FIN |
Vekkuli Jo 101 P 25,7aly-29,0ly prt s. 1964 | ||
| Pusta 158-71J P 29,9aly-34,5ly m s. 1967 | |||
| Merri 1591-82R prt 156 cm s. 1981† FIN sh |
Uski 571-71TJ 28,1aly-31,6ke vprn s. 1971 FIN |
Uskoton 6166 Vj 26,8aly-29,6ke vprt s. 1954† | |
| Ysti 29875 Valio prn s. 1956† | |||
| Sari Jt 53 35,6a rt s. 1962 FIN |
Ari yh 1054 29,4-epav28,8 klrt s. 1947 | ||
| Ihme-Tuuli 100479 33,7 tsvrt s. 1955 | |||
| Tulen Sissi 1631-99R prt 157 cm s. 1999† FIN sh |
Kihin Hiski 1667-90J tprt 153 cm s. 1990† FIN 21,3aly-23,5ke sh |
Kihin-Muisto 2383-77J Valio 23,1aly-24,3ly prt s. 1977 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† |
| Kihi 200002 Vj tprt s. 1957 | |||
| Silona 661-74J Valio 29,6aly-30,2ly prt s. 1972 FIN |
Hulina Jo 102 P 26,7aly-29,7ly tprt s. 1959† | ||
| Sitkotar 47150 tprt s. 1965 | |||
| Tulinen 1465-88R prt 150 cm s. 1988† FIN sh |
Vokker 662-72J Valio 22,3aly-25,1ly trt s. 1969 FIN |
Forte Jo 55 25,4aly-27,1ly prt s. 1961† | |
| Halla 502888 Valio 42,8 prt s. 1952† | |||
| Repekka II 1983-76 52,2ke prt s. 1976 FIN |
Jaska 230-72J P 35,4aly-36,2ly prt s. 1969 | ||
| Ero-Leila 1318-75T H 36,3aly-41,0ke prt s. 1972 |
Murron Into 1875-07
Born 2007
Breeder Murron Talli
Owner Heidi Taipale
Major achievements: young finnhorses’ show 2011: most promising dressage horse (4-yo)
| Murron Valo 1971-93R vprt 152 cm s. 1993 FIN 40,0ke sh |
K.M. Poku 2435-84J tprt 152 cm s. 1984† FIN 25,1aly-25,6ke sh |
Kihin-Muisto 2383-77J Valio 23,1aly-24,3ly prt s. 1977 FIN |
Hilu Jo 65 Valio 26,1aly-29,0ke prt s. 1961† |
| Kihi 200002 Vj tprt s. 1957 | |||
| Ero-Muska 784-74J Valio 30,8aly-32,0ke prt s. 1973 FIN |
Ero-Lohko yh 1160 Valio 24,8a-epav22,0 trt s. 1951† | ||
| Ponnetar 101396 Vj 52,1a prt s. 1960† | |||
| Huli-Leija 1809-77 vprt s. 1977 FIN 39,1a-41,6 sh |
Hulina Jo 102 P 26,7aly-29,7ly tprt s. 1959 FIN |
Härmä 5751 35,8 trt s. 1950 | |
| Eri-Hyrrä 500550 | |||
| Lähtö-Viesti 654-74J 31,6aly-34,4ke vrt s. 1972 FIN |
Poika-Lähtö Jo 60 28,9a-31,3 tprt s. 1963 | ||
| Rellu 46685 44,9 prt s. 1961† | |||
| Sisko L 1020-87J trn 165 cm s. 1987 FIN 28,9aly-30,0ke sh |
Siruluonto 1823-77J trn 161 cm s. 1977† FIN 24,1aly-25,9ly sh |
Luonnos Jo 99 Valio 28,4aly-29,5ly vprt s. 1964 FIN |
Luonnokas 6649 33,4 prt s. 1958† |
| Murtuli 29314 47,0 trt s. 1952 | |||
| Ero-Siru 37-72J Valio 27,9aly-31,9ly m s. 1961 FIN |
Ero-Lohko yh 1160 Valio 24,8a-epav22,0 trt s. 1951† | ||
| Marre 29846 m s. 1955 | |||
| Hippo 1877-76T tprt 155 cm s. 1976 FIN sh |
Harppu 520-72J 26,6a-29,4 tprt s. 1967 FIN |
Härmä 5751 35,8 trt s. 1950 | |
| Miku 200317 prt s. 1959† | |||
| Inka 548-72T H prt s. 1971 FIN |
Iskon-Usko 6986 Valio 31,2aly-33,6ly vprt s. 1964 | ||
| Huti 36792 Valio trt s. 1955† |
Scratched:
Pikku-Jätkä (RP)
Lillin Liekki (R)
Video: Finnish horse doing trail
“This is the first time Harri (cross-country/show-jumper) is working on a western trail course. The rider is 11-years-old. This is also the first time Harri is worked using a bosal.”
Video by Kittgirl32
Photo of the week
Posted by viivihoo in Photo of the week, Riding on 18.1.2013
Photo by Jasmina Sulkumäki
