What is a fjord horse?

What is a fjord horse?

The Fjord Horse is a reflection of the needs, desires, and environmental conditions which have affected the lives of rural Norwegians residing on the mountainous west coast during the past 150 years. The Fjord’s body size, form, and movement has changed from decade-to-decade depending on its use.

What is a fjord horse evaluator?

As the Fjord evolves, highly trained Fjord Horse evaluators (judges) keep a keen eye on horse conformation, movement and temperament to assist owners and breeders in identifying both desirable and undesirable characteristics of the breed.

How old is the Norwegian fjord?

At Viking burial sites, archaeological excavations indicate that the Fjord has been selectively bred for at least 2,000 years. Having lived in a small, isolated region for so long, the Norwegian Fjord is a relatively unknown breed to most people in the world.

How many Norwegian Fjord horses are in the United States?

Currently, less than 100 total Norwegian Fjord foals were born and registered in the United States for the year 2016. This low number is daunting because, without careful and selective breeding, this breed may become endangered and/or extinct.