Today they stand 13 to 15 hands high, and weigh 900 to 1400 pounds. Generals Eisenhower and Montgomery both spoke with admiration about the Fjord horse on their inspection tours in Norway. Their good dispositions and intelligence make them adaptable to many tasks. Logging, farming, competition pulling and packing Whether you have a shorter, lighter horse, a taller, draftier one, or something in between, the Fjord seems to handle the task it is given. No matter what the type, it has a proportion of willingness, and strength and ruggedness greater than it's size.
Fjords are exceptionally strong and energetic.
Fjords are exceedingly friendly, love lots of attention,and are very people orientated. They have a charming personality, a well balanced temperament, and with a minimum of proper care, make very dependable companions. Fjords are known for being agile and sure-footed in difficult terrain, which makes them ideal horses for mountain packing and riding. Fjords are known to be easy keepers - meaning they stay healthy on the minimum amount of feed and usually do very well on hay alone.