The Norwegian Fjord Horse is an ancient breed of horse once used by Viking warriors. Norwegians have selectively bred this horse for over 2,000 years, making it the oldest known horse breed.

Fully grown fjord horses generally reach only 13.2 to 14.2 ... While the brown dun coloring is most prevalent in the breed, variations can range from red dun, gray and the white or yellow dun ...

The dun-colored horses with their two-toned manes groomed into stylish mohawks are Norwegian Fjords. They belong to Warren and Sylvia Riddle, owners of the farm they’ve christened Teddy Bear Fjords.

SPOKANE — When Ben Finnoe and his daughter Samantha, 12, first encountered Norwegian fjord horses at a neighbor’s barn four years ago, something clicked. Finnoe was not a horse person ...