Submitted by Sarah Apfelbeck: Clay Ridge Isabelle and Clay Ridge Carin ♥️🐴♥️
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?
Ironwood Bjork – Karen L.Lazy J Ranch LLC’s Sonja! ❤️ – Anielle I.Mr. Otzi – Eliza D.Lazy J Ranch LLC’s Melina – Courtney H.Lazy J Ranch LLC’s Melina – Courtney H.Submitted by Christine H.One of the easiest breeds to have in your barn. Blue Raven Farm La Belle owned by Jill Kosek – Helen P.Submitted by Nicole V.The best boy, Corgi Hill Benson ❤ – Ferris Y.Submitted by Mason F.Submitted by Carol H.WDAA World show with Whinny. – Carol P.This is Broderick – Rose T.Tsjelle 🍀 – Fjordzucht KornführerFeelings Malfournier, a funny mare, with a lot of energy, willing to do and give to her rider the best, who loves jokes ! ❤️ – Laurence L.Didrik – Ferdbekah FarmOFI Jorgen is my mother’s dream horse, he was previously a pack and pleasure horse turned dressage pony extraordinaire. We are competing next week at the USDF region 6 championships ❤ There is something magical about these little guys, they truly do it all while being safe and SOUND! 🦄 – nicole V.Bram Stallion, approved in Germany by Fjordgestüt Klosterhof – Inka S.This is my mare SNF Nikoline (Nik) and I. She has been my trusty mount for the last 12 years. From jumping to reining, we have done it all. She had a big healthy colt last spring and will be 20 next year, so we are dialing it back and mostly practicing dressage. At a slight 13.2, she is an amazingly athletic mare who wows wherever she goes. Love representing my breed and cannot wait to continue doing so with Nik’s yearling colt in the future. Go Fjords! – Emmalyn Y.JustForYu Malfournier, 4 years old, 1st dressage test ( under the rain). A lot to improve but a very nice horse ❤️ – Les Fjords de MalfournierStina 💙 My best friend and an amazing Eventing horse! – Rowan P.Järnek ⭐️🧡 – Emmy C.Bean & I just joined the dressage fjord club!!!!! – Erika J.Sjamma – Elvia G.Showing class in New Zealand. I can’t wait to start my rising 4yo in the next year as he will be my new all round and dressage mount – Megan H.SNF Sonja, my entire world. I have had her for 5 years. I bought her planning to event, and due to some health issues now am competing in dressage. She’s the reason I started my Equine photography business specializing in fine arts and some dressage shows! This pony has taken me to my first ever dressage show, recognized show, and more. – Madison T.Jemm’s Jason showing at GAIG/ USDF Region 8 Championships last weekend! – Taylor P.My stallion BDF Obelisk and me back in the day when Fjords were relatively rare in the dressage ring and before there were special awards. This was 3rd 3 and we scored 67 or 68 point something. – Beth B.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.Submitted by Kelsie A.Submitted by Holly L.WHY Beylah entry level Working Equitation which has a dressage component. – Julianne H.Annie! – Ariele P.Ricardo Baron Stallion, approved in Germany.Fjordgestüt Klosterhof – Inka S.Solfin Skova, Stallion, approved in Germany, fjordgestüt Klosterhof – Inka S.Tink, owned by Jason and Melissa Webb – Jason W.Tuukka – Elvia G.Submitted by Julianne H.General Patton’s Gunnar attended his first dressage show in August (we compete western dressage)! We are in Canada! – Shannon S.WRF Hamlet with his rider, MacKenzie Waro. Hamlet is a 12 year old gelding who also drives. – Gloria W.Helen Hayn on Ironwood Valena. Schooling shows at Training Level. – Margaret B.My fjord “Loki” (registered name “Harwin Royal”). Got him as an adult re-rider bc he felt safe, but able to do everything—dressage, jumping, trails! Also, he was level-headed and fun to trailer alone to any destination. Unfortunately he passed 2 years ago. I miss him every day. He did AWESOME at dressage. Looked like a beautiful imperial Roman soldier horse and strong and proud. Miss and love this guy every day. – Renee A. NOTE USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.Stald Kiels Yatzy 6 yo breeding stallion – Denmark 🤗 – Maria P.Bastian Vom Oderhaff, German imported white dun fjord stallion. – Kelly W.Iduna Acres Graman pictured with myself (Adult Amateur) in Minnesota.. Showing first level in Photo from last year. Hoping to show Second next year! Photo By Carmel Huppert. – Alice C.Submitted by Holly L.ONW Sunniva ❤️❤️❤️ – Leana T.Ironwood Galiana. Showing at First Level with Allison Spangler – LeighAnn G.Holmskovs Gibbus. Mastered the passage and piaffe like no one else. – Maria H.Ajsmann – Maria H.Sunni and Sven with Leana Tank and Tamsyn Haight Sweetman! – Whitney M.My Jeffery. I’ve had him since I was a kid and he was only 4 years old. He’s 19 now. ◡̈ – Aidan T.PF Sonja and I will be competing at the region 1 finals next week in AA training level!! I own 8+ fjords on any given day 😂 – Tricia A.Melena Fjord Friesian Cross – Marianne C.
