The Horse Breeds - National Show Horse, Norwegian Fjord

N alphabet list of horse breeds that you may come across:

National Show Horse

A National Show Horse is a combination of the Arabian and the American Saddlebred horse. This breed is respected for its endurance, agility, beauty, elegance, and show ring appeal. The National Show Horse is primarily used for pleasure riding and showing. The National Show Horse Registry was started in 1982 and has specific rules regarding the types of horses that may be used to produce National Show Horses.

New Forest Pony

The New Forest Pony was named for the forest in southern England where it originated. This breed is one of the recognized breeds of mountain and moorland ponies of the British Isles. Of the pony breeds native to England, most would agree that the New Forest Pony is the least afraid of man. It has a quiet and willing temperament.

Newfoundland Ponies

Newfoundland Ponies arrived in Newfoundland about 200 years ago. They were widely used in sport competitions, as well as for pulling wagons and plows and entertainment riding. These horses are very easy-going and tamable; therefore they are excellent companions for children. The horse stands about 12 hands tall, and it has a fine-boned body. Coat colors include chestnut, bay, black, brown, grey, white and roan.

Norwegian Fjord

The Norwegian Fjord is one of the world's oldest breeds of horse, and excavations have shown, that it was popular among Viking tribesmen. It is probably related to the Przewalski, the Asian primitive horse. Norwegian Fiords stand 13-15 hands tall, and they are mostly dun in color, and have distinctive dark strips, running down the middle of the mane. These horses are friendly and eager to work, and they are used for driving and riding.