Fjord Horse

The Fjord is one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. It s believed to be related to the Przewalski, the primitive Asiatic Wild Horse, but its exact origin is unclear. The Vikings used Fjord horses as their war mounts. Spending many centuries in mountainous terrain the Fjord developing into a strong, sure footed horse, well adapted to the severe weather conditions needing very little care. It proved to be the perfect pack horse on mountain trails and well suit for light draught work on hilly farms. The first Fjord horse stud book was published in 1910. During the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, the Fjord horse along with two other native breeds, drove many winning competitors and celebrities to different venues. The Fjord horse is very popular in Denmark and can also be found in Germany and England.