Dynjandi frá Dalvík

Ásta Covert appeared like a thunder from the clear blue sky when she arrived at WC 2009 in Switzerland, riding the track on her horse Dynjandi frá Dalvík at a powerful and rhythmic tölt….

It was clear to everyone present that here was a very interesting couple and they concluded their competition in 4th seat in four gaits, 3rd seat in tölt and in 2nd seat in the aggregated four gaited events, only a fraction or 0,04 points behind the world champion Jóhann Skúlasson and Hvinur frá Holtsmúla. “I surprised everyone; including myself” Ásta says.

In Eiðfaxi 3rd edition, there is an interview with Ásta and her husband Will Covert, where they discuss keeping horses in California, where they have lived for the past 11 years. An this is where Dynjandi dwells in high favor.

“I do not train him vigorously, but rather concentrate on maintaining his happiness and his endurance, which is the foundation for keeping these great movements when tölting. Also, he really enjoys when I put him and his friend into the round pen and just let them run. He whines with happiness” Ásta says in the interview.

She aims to take Dynjandi to the WC in Austria this year. “Dynjandi is in better shape today than he was at the same time two years ago. He is more even and steady and also I know him better. “Apparently, Ásta and Dynjandi are likely for great achievements this summer.