Description of the breed

The Fjord Horse differs from other breeds given its dun colour, right up mane and characteristic look. An important feature of the Fjord is the head. The head should be relatively small with a broad forehead and a concave form of the nasal bridge. The eyes should be big, dark, clear and appear calm. The Fjord is well muscled throughout the neck, withers and croup. The legs should be well-posed and strong. The height of the withers should be between 135 and 150 cm.

The Fjord has many of the characteristics we know only from the Przewalski horse, the last remaining wild horse. The characteristic dun colour in different shades are unique to the Fjord. The Fjord appears in the colours brown dun, uls dun, red dun, yellow dun and grey dun. The dorsal stripe, running from the forelock, through the mane (midtstol), along the back (eel) ending in the tail (tailfeathers) varies in darkness depending on the colour of the horse. Horizontal, dark stripes over the limbs and a dark horizontal stripe over the withers (grip) are other features of the Fjord. 

Population in Norway:

Current breeding population (mares and stallions) born 2000 to 2019: 2800
Number of foals born 2019: 170