Norwegian Fjord Pony Breed 

Country of Origin: The Norwegian Fjord pony originates in Norway. 

Blood Type: The Norwegian Fjord is a pony in the warmblood group. 

History: The Norwegian Fjord resembling the primitive Asian Wild Horse and were once the mounts used by the Viking warriors. That spread their existence across Scandinavia. The Norwegian Fjord has remained pure since the early 1900’s. That means no other blood has been infused into the breed, however, the Norwegian Fjord is considered to be one of the ancestors of all European draft horse breeds. Today, the Norwegian Fjord can be found worldwide.  

Height: The height of the Norwegian Fjord is 13HH – 14HH.  

Colors: The body of the Norwegian Fjord is a light dun and they have a dark dorsal stripe that continues forward past the withers and through the mane to the forelock. The mane is a very distinctive two-tone color pattern. The hair in the middle of the mane is dark and surrounded by cream or silvery hair along each side. 

Description: The Norwegian Fjord is short in stature and stocky in build.  Some are built more like a light draft and others are a little more refined in body type. They all have short, strong legs with light feathering; a neat head with a wide forehead; and a powerful neck with no withers. They are hardy animals and easy keepers.

Temperament: The Norwegian Fjord is kind and has a biddable temperament. They tend to be steady, tireless workers. 

Uses: The Norwegian Fjord is used for riding and for driving.