Buyer question
Is a Norwegian Fjord horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Norwegian Fjord horse 5 out of 5 for beginners (calm and sturdy).
Source: the Norwegian Fjord horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Norwegian Fjord horse in the Animal Library
The detail
An ancient dun horse from western Norway, bred for farm work in steep country and recognizable by its upright, two-toned mane. Fjords are calm, strong and people-friendly, and very easy to keep, sometimes too easy.
- Temperament
- Calm, willing, steady
- Best fit
- Families, driving, trail
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Willing, can be stubborn)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Easy keeper, diet control)
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Steady and unflappable)
What to weigh
Fjords gain weight easily and are prone to insulin resistance and laminitis on good pasture. Their mane is traditionally kept trimmed upright, which takes regular work.