Clover Oaks Farm- Norwegian Fjord Horses & Belgian Ardennes

REGISTERED NORWEGIAN FJORD HORSES
& BELGIAN ARDENNES (Ardennais)

"A Heritage which can be traced all the way to The Ice Age"

TRAINING - BREEDING - SALES

YOUNG STOCK AVAILABLE FOR SALE

The History of The Norwegian Fjord Horse

The Norwegian Fjord Horse has been around at least since the days of the Vikings.
Selective breeding of the horse has been recorded for about 2,000 years.
The Norwegian Fjord Horse was used for raids, hunting, pulling sleds,
and in the Viking sport of horse fighting.
Remains of the animal have been found in burial mounds of wealthy Vikings.
It was customary for such Vikings to be buried with their worldly goods.

The Norwegian Fjord Horse is dun colored.
The body is generally short, strongly coupled with good depth
and well developed muscles.
The legs are strong with substantial bone and hard feet.
Fjord Horses are between 13 and 15 hand high,
and weigh between 900 and 1,500 pounds.

These horses are mild mannered, calm, sensible and predictable.
They are friendly, strong, surefooted, courageous and thrifty.
They have graceful and balanced gaits both under saddle and in harness.

Belgian Ardennes (Ardennais)

"Simba Du Pont De Tournay"
a 3 year old Ardenne (Ardennais) Stallion we imported from Belgium 2 years ago.
He is available for stud Spring 2007. We are also importers of other Ardennes.
We will have foals available in 2008

Photo: Larry Williams Photography
Joyce Conklin competing at the 2003 Florida State Fair

Norwegian Fjord Horses are not related to the Prezwelski Horse.
Research has found a different chromosome count.
The Norwegian Fjord Horse is, however, a direct
descendant of the Ewoks Norse Horse which was traced back to the Ice Age.

Suitable for under Saddle and Harness

Gentle, versatile, easy going temperament

Wonderful disposition

Please feel free to contact us about our horses and
breeding services on our stallions

Joyce Palm Concklin

9126 Erma Road
Brooksville, FL 34613 USA

(352) 596-1907