Norwegian Fjord Horse
Information Guide
About the Norwegian Fjord
- Strongly built
- Dun coat
- Mane stands straight up
- Originated in Norway
- 13-14 hands high (One hand is 5")
Testing The I&j Ground Drive Sickle Bar Mower With One Norwegian Fjord Horse
Uses
- Strong enough to plow fields or pull heavy objects
- Light and agile enough to ride and drive
- Really good balance on rocky terrain such as mountains
- Therapeutic schools
- Used as sport horses
Colors
Most Fjords are dun color (See above) which is like a golden tan color. Some have white markings on them, but it's very rare. The hooves are most often dark in color. They have lighter colored hair on their muzzle, belly, and over their eyes.
Personality
The Fjord horse is very unique. They are almost always curios and will investigate anything new they see. They love the company of people and enjoy the attention. Very playful and they enjoy finding thinks to entertain themselves.
Quote from 1990 Horse article
“Add up the hardiness and long life expectancy, the compact size, the easy care, the intelligence, the willing nature – with only an occasional touch of Norwegian stubbornness – and the unique beauty of the Fjord, and you have an all-around pretty wonderful horse.”