Horse breed
Always dun, always strong

The Fjord Horse, Norway's Dun-Coated Light Draught Breed

Dun coat required
Height
135–150 cm (stock measurement)
Weight
400–500 kg
Coat
Mandatory dun in five shades: brunblakk, gra, ulsblakk, rodblakk, gulblakk
Markings
Minimal — only a small star is acceptable
Disciplines
Harness, riding, farm work, leisure, draught
Origin
Western Norway
Studbook
Since 1910 — Norges Fjordhestlag
Population
Approx. 6,000 mares in Germany (2006) — not at risk

What is Fjord Horse?

The Fjord horse is a small, strong Norwegian breed standing 135 to 150 cm and always wearing a mandatory dun coat in five recognised shades. It excels in harness work, riding, farm duties, and draught tasks. The breed developed in the mountainous regions of western Norway, with a studbook managed since 1910. Near-absence of white markings sets it apart from related Nordic ponies.

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Profile: Fjord Horse

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
Norway
Height
150 cm
Colours
bay dun
Best for
Harness work, riding, farm work, leisure riding, draught work
Studbook since
1910
Population
Approximately 6 000 mares in Germany (2006)
Risk status
Not at risk

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