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The Fjord Horse National Stud Book Association of
Great Britain
Cilyblaidd Manor
Nr Lampeter
Pencarreg
Carmarthenshire SA40 9QL
Tel: 0044 (0) 870 41 555 41
E-mail: info@fjord-horse.co.uk
Website:
www.fjord-horse.co.uk
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This unusual looking horse is believed to date back
to prehistoric times and closely resembles the Asiatic wild horse seen
in prehistoric cave paintings. Its history in a rugged, mountainous area
of extreme weather conditions means it is exceptionally sure-footed and
hardy. |
| Origin: Norway. |
| Colour: yellow or mouse dun, with dorsal
stripe, and silver and black mane and tail. |
| Height: between 13 and 14.2hh. |
| Conformation: Broad forehead and small ears,
short neck, deep body, short strong legs, hard feet. |
| Character: docile, strong-willed but kind and
willing. |
| Uses: riding and driving, farm, mountain pack
horse, excellent child's horse. |
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