Fjord Pony Breed

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Fjord Pony
This lovely looking pony with its unusual colorings of a black and silver mane on a dun coat make it stand out and be easily recognized. It has active and free moving paces with great strength and makes both an excellent riding and driving pony.

Originates
The breed originates in Norway.

Height
13 to 14.2 HH.

Colour
Dun with a black and silver mane and often with a dorsal stripe and zebra markings.

Conformation

The head is fairly small with a big eye, broad forehead and small ears.
The neck is short and strong often with a muscular crest.
The shoulders are fairly upright.
The back is short and strong.
The withers are fairly low.
The hindquarters are well rounded and powerful.
The limbs are short and strong.
The tail is low set.
The mane is upright and dense.
The tail is thick.

History
The Fjord horses take their name from the Fjord area in Norway where they come from. The name Fjord refers to a long narrow inlet with steep valley sides that is formed by glaciers and the Fjord area in Norway is a true wilderness, the Fjord ponies have been surviving and thriving in the area for many , many years. The Fjord ponies have also kept true to themselves by retaining their unique mane and tail coloring, toughness and gentle nature.

This lovely ponies strength and sure footedness has made the Fjord a popular pack pony, riding pony, forest and farm pony. The Fjord has a kind and willing nature and its hardiness to survive in the mountain regions where it comes from shows its overall stamina and toughness.

Uses
Fjords are often used as a light draft horse and as an all round riding and driving horse.

Canadian Fjord Horse Association
The association works to maintain the Fjords truly unique characteristics.