Fjord horse

Fjord

Other names	Norwegian Fjord Horse Fjording Fjordhest Fjord Horse
Country of origin	Norway
Standard	Norwegian Fjord Horse Association (in Norwegian) Norsk Hestesenter (in Norwegian) Fjord Horse International Association
Equus ferus caballus

The Fjord or Norwegian Fjord Horse (Norwegian: fjordhest) is a relatively small but very strong horse breed from the mountainous regions of western Norway. It is an agile breed of light draught horse build. It is always dun in colour, with five variations in shade recognised in the breed standard. One of the world's oldest breeds, it has been used for hundreds of years as a farm horse in Norway, and in modern times is popular for its generally good temperament. It is used both as a harness horse and under saddle.