Submitted by Jennifer Karpowicz: Echo Valley Ally, Pacific Northwest. Cleaned up at Training Level this year. Next year we will be going after those First and Second Level scores for my USDF Bronze Medal. I love her so much that I'm hooked on the breed and purchased an awesome two year old Fjord I can't wait to develop.
The fabled Norwegian Fjord! We are celebrating these horses as our October Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of their favorite Fjord or Fjord cross for a chance to be featured in a gallery highlighting these wonderfully versatile horses on YourDressage! We will be sharing stories and galleries all month long from folks who love this breed.
Did you know that dressage riders who choose a Norwegian Fjord as their dressage mount are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry is a participating organization?
Our beloved Gibbus, bred and trained by Maria Holmskov – in memoriam. He was only with us for 2.5 months before a caecum torsion took him away from us. – Les Fjords de MalfournierOptimist Halsnaes our stallion and Olivier at Vichy Dressage Grand Regional in August 2023 – Les Fjords de MalfournierOur other stallion Gio. He has to do dressage as well, but his passion is cross country. – Denise V.Optimist Halsnaes, approved stallion in Danemark and France. The sweetest stallion ever ❤️🥰 – Laurence L.Orgonne – Wendy L.Many many years ago. My sister, the real rider, up on my Thor for the first time in a long while. They had a ball! They are both gone now. Miss them so. ❤️ – Nancy V.Had to 🤣 – Katelyn S.Lost my fjord last august. We weren’t always the best at dressage but he always tried his best 💕 – Sara C.Odie’s a young Fjord learning correct dressage basics! – Ariele P.Meatball! My favorite little man. 😎👍 owned by Adelaide Prosser!! – Carla M.CH Felles – Lauren C.Tsjalle ❤ – Denise V.– Alexis C.Frank – Mary B.– Katelyn C.JJH Ula at 1 year old, Pocatello, Idaho – Ela P.– Liv J.– Liv J.– Kelsie A.– Jessica R.Logan Vinstrup – a gelding at 22 years now. ❤️ – Nana T.– Maria H.Didrik – Ferdbekah FarmAt a recent Fjord club fun show ♥️ Clay Ridge Isabelle – Sarah A.– Beth M.Eva has been my partner for 10 years. She came into my life as an almost 4 yo. I originally purchased her with the idea of breaking and flipping her, but her beautiful, doey eyes captured my soul. She has spent her life with me as both my own personal mount and a great teacher for students ranging from rank beginner to 1st level. I ride her at second level. My Tiny Titan captures hearts wherever she goes with her relaxed floppy ears and intense twitching lips signaling her complete immersion in the task at hand. – Stacy G.My young fjord mare from France 🙂 Still learning but she is learning really quick 🙂 – Cynthia A.Loki Lee Pictured with his Youth rider Phoebe (9) at training level in Minnesota. Loki is 27 years young in the photo. Photo By Carmel Huppert. – Alice C.Bregne at National Dressage Pony Cup, owned by Jason and Melissa Webb – Jason W.SunnysideSmedsmo’s Ulvermäne. 2019 USDF Reserve Grand Champion Current Year Foal, 2021 CDS Sporthorse Award – 2 Year Old Colt. Just starting this grey fjord and so excited what the future holds. He started his competitive journey early in-hand, and now being started under saddle we can’t wait to show off his versatility. – Aurora S.Slotty is 13 years old and comes from Germany. My 13 year old daughter rides him. – Fjordzucht Kornführer
