Those who own and love Norwegian fjord horses know they are more than just a “plain Jane” in a tan coat. That was plain last weekend at the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds in West Salem ...

The Norwegian Fjord Horse is one of the oldest breeds of horses, believed to be domesticated over 4,000 years ago. Fjords were also the breed used by the Vikings.

In the 19th century, when the breed was being formalised, the typical Fjord was described as having “a head like a brisling [a Norwegian sprat], neck like a spinning wheel, body like a turnip ...

The first Norwegian Fjord horses – 22 of them – were imported to the U.S. in the 1950s. Fjords can be classified as ponies, as well as a light draft horses, and they are a unique breed for ...

Norwegian Fjord horses are one of the world’s oldest breeds. “They’re from the mountains of Norway,” Sylvia Riddle said. Characterized by their calm demeanor, Fjords were used as ...

All eight are pure-bred, registered Norwegian Fjord horses, (pronounced Fee-ord) and to the casual eye ... well muscled, yet quick and graceful. The breed can weigh 900 to 1,400 pounds. Skip to ...

A probation and parole officer by day, Linda Syverson-Kerr has an unusual hobby to help her unwind and enjoy herself. For the past seven years, she has collected horses. Not ...

FALLBROOK —— It was not the largest equestrian gathering inFallbrook by any means, but to those who owned the rare, goldenNorwegian Fjord horses, it was a big day.In several dozen pens … ...

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Milwaukee County Zoo has a new member of their farm family. Nelson is the zoo’s first Norwegian Fjord horse. Like Nelson, Fjords have many unique quirks. For ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo's newest animal resident is a 14-year-old Norwegian Fjord horse named Nelson.. Nelson arrived at the zoo in July and is nearly finished with the quarantine process that ...