As one of the worlds oldest and purest breeds, the origins of todays Norwegian Fjord Horse date back over 4000 years when its ancestors migrated to the Scandinavian Peninsula. Herds of Fjords existed in Norway after the last ice age, and Fjord Horses were used by the Vikings in battle and for farming.
Norwegian Fjord Horses have a long history. They have evolved, not so much in their looks, but more in their uses. They have grown from being only a work horse to a breed that offers something for the whole family, and that is seen winning the blue ribbons in a variety of venues