The Nordlandshest/Lyngshest is a horse breed from Norway, also known as the Nordland/Lyngen horse, Nordland horse or Lyngen horse. It is the smallest of Norway’s three national horse breeds. The breed originated around the Lyngen fjord, in the area now called Lyngen Municipality. Breeders there gave it the name Nordlandshest in 1968. That name was disputed by breeders in Lyngen and nearby areas, and a compromise later established Nordlandshest and Lyngshest together as the official breed name. Its listed height is 1.3. The breed belongs to the horse family and has Norway as its origin. The shared name reflects the compromise between the two naming preferences.
Who it is for
May suit readers exploring Norwegian horse breeds, particularly those interested in the Lyngen area and the history behind the breed’s two-part name.
What is good
- Smallest of Norway’s three national horse breeds
- Originated around the Lyngen fjord
- Official name includes Nordlandshest and Lyngshest
What to know first
- The name was disputed by breeders in the region
Verdict
This Norwegian breed is closely associated with the Lyngen area and has two accepted parts in its official name. Its listed height is 1.3.
