What is a Norwegian Fjord Horse?
The Norwegian Fjord horse is one of the world’s oldest domesticated horse breeds; Norwegian Fjord horses have been ridden for over 4,000 years, and selectively bred for at least 2,000 years. Because the breed has been pure for so long, is closely resembles Przewalski’s horse, the only known true wild horse native to Asia, rather than other domesticated horses which have been interbred for various desirable traits. Norwegian Fjord horses were an important part of Viking society, and probably comprised part of the founding stock for breeds like the Icelandic horse, as well as native Celtic ponies in Britain. True Norwegian Fjord horses are not very common. Export of the horses from Norway is carefully controlled, to ensure that only stock of the highest quality reaches the outside world. The Norwegian Fjord horse is deemed to be an important part of Norwegian culture, and the horse appears on civic crests for many regions of Norway. As a cultural ambassador, the horse is often used to dr
