Nordlandshest/Lyngshest — size comparison

The Nordlandshest/Lyngshest is the smallest Norwegian national breed. It has a strong slightly elongated body, broad chest and short powerful back. Formerly use

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Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Nordlandshest/Lyngshest

Norsk Hestesenter · Norwegian national breed

135 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
approx. 300–400 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
Nordlandshest/LyngshestHeight at withers135 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

135–135 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Nordlandshest/Lyngshest — size comparison — facts and sources

The Nordlandshest/Lyngshest is the smallest Norwegian national breed. It has a strong slightly elongated body, broad chest and short powerful back.

Formerly used for light farm work, riding, driving and transport, it now also competes in dressage, jumping, endurance and pony trotting. Conservation preserves varied colours, including silver dilution producing pale manes on dark bodies.

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