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Norwegian Fjord
05/27/2008
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    Fjords are almost always brown dun in color. These horses retain the "primitive" markings of their wild ancestors: a black dorsal stripe that runs from the forelock to the tail, and zebra striping on the legs.

    Average Height:
    13.2 - 14.2 hands

    Colors:
    Brown dun, occasionally red dun, grey, white, uls dun, or yellow dun

    Conformation:

    Fjords are almost always brown dun in color. These horses retain the "primitive" markings of their wild ancestors: a black dorsal stripe that runs from the forelock to the tail, and zebra striping on the legs. The Fjord's mane is very characteristic; the center hair is black and the outer hair is white. The mane is usually cut short and trimmed in a crescent shape to emphasize the curve of the neck and the coloring of the mane.

    The Fjord should have a refined head and a straight or slightly dished face. The eyes should be large, the ears small and alert. The neck should be crested and well muscled. The Fjord's body should be short coupled and it should have well-developed muscles. The legs should have substantial bone and the feet should be black.

    Temperament:
    Hardy, loving, willing, great family horse

    Members of this breed often excel in the following disciplines:

    * Show / Pleasure
    * Dressage
    * Driving

    Breed History:
    The Norwegian Fjord is believed to be one of the oldest and purest breeds. It is said that Fjord horses migrated to Norway more than 4,000 years ago, and evidence exists that suggests wild Fjords lived in Norway after the last ice age. Fjords have probably been selectively bred for at least 2,000 years.

    US Breed Association:
    Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry
    1203 Appian Dr
    Webster, NY 14580-9129
    (585) 872-4114
    www.nfhr.com
    registrar@nfhr.com

    Native Country Breed Association:
    Norges Fjordhestlag
    Norsk Hestesenter
    Starum, 2850 Lena
    Norway
    www.fjordhest.no
    nhest@nhest.no