FJORD

FJORD

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Originates from

• Migrated to Norway and Scandinavian peninsula over 4,000 years ago
• Domesticated about 2,000 B.C.

Guys! It's my grandpa!

Herds of wild Fjord Horses existed in Norway after the last ice age.

Work Experience

• War mount for viking
• First to be used by western europeans for farming
• Well suited to harness or saddle
• Ancestor of European draft horses

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Them dorsal stripes tho

Education

HorseHow

• Bred to perfection by Norwegians for centuries
• Norwegian breeding controlled by government agency

Don't drop that Dun Dun Dun coat and perf mane

plus care for Dark leg bars and your black fetlocks

Photos

typical mane style

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Chosen by vikings

Golly, we're still short. 13.2 to 14.2 hands!

#Throwbackthursday #ponies4life

Can be used by novices and pros

About Me

• Strong
• Clean lines
• Adaptable nature
• Mild manner
• Calm and gentle temperament
• Easily broken and need no retraining