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Original answer: Yes, Fjords mane's are naturally short with a black stipe.
This is incorrect however; Fjords naturally have very long and thick manes like any other heavier pony breed.
Norweigen tradition however dictates that they should be clipped short in the manner commonly seen with the central black hair standing at about 2cm longer than the lighter coloured hair on either side. This makes the neck look as if it as more of a curve, and different shapes of the hogged many can accentuate this is different ways: such as making a poor untoned neck appear more curved. Hogging the mane also allows the strong muscle of the neck be viewed more easily and to show off that the horse has an uninterrupted dorsal eel stripe (the back line down the spine). The forelock is left long for natural protection against biting insects.
Photo of a mane growing out of the clip (and a longer one behind)
http://cowboyfrank.net/fortvalley/breeds/Graphics/FjordPony.jpg
Photo showing the mane a little longer with the black and light coloured hairs mixing
http://redponyfarm.typepad.com/red_pony_farm_a_journey_i/images/2008/04/01/annsprettyponies.jpg
Photo showing natural length mane
http://www.Flickr.com/photos/kdcnmorales/2432167775/
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yup. you'd be suprised :)
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No, they are cut short to accent the shape of the neck, and for easier grooming.
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Fjord pony's manes naturally grow short?
true
Which Northern European pony is known for its name typically trimmed into a crescent?
fjord
About fjord ponies?
Fjord PonyThis lovely looking pony with its unusual colorings of a black and silver mane on a dun coat make it stand out and be easily recognized. It has active and free moving paces with great strength and makes both an excellent riding and driving pony. Originates in Norway. Height 13 to 14.2 HH. ColourDun with a black and silver mane and often with a dorsal stripe and zebra markings. Conformation * The head is fairly small with a big eye, broad forehead and small ears.* The neck is short and strong often with a muscular crest.* The shoulders are fairly upright.* The back is short and strong.* The withers are fairly low.* The hindquarters are well rounded and powerful.* The limbs are short and strong.* The tail is low set.* The mane is upright and dense.* The tail is thick. HistoryThe Fjord horses take their name from the Fjord area in Norway where they come from. The name Fjord refers to a long narrow inlet with steep valley sides that is formed by glaciers and the Fjord area in Norway is a true wilderness, the Fjord ponies have been surviving and thriving in the area for many , many years. The Fjord ponies have also kept true to themselves by retaining their unique mane and tail coloring, toughness and gentle nature. This lovely ponies strength and sure footedness has made the Fjord a popular pack pony, riding pony, forest and farm pony. The Fjord has a kind and willing nature and its hardiness to survive in the mountain regions where it comes from shows its overall stamina and toughness. UsesAre as an all round riding and driving horse. Canadian Fjord Horse AssociationThe association works to maintain the Fjords truly unique characteristics.
Which Northern European pony is known for it's mane typically trimmed into a crescent?
On Howrse.com, the answer is Fjord. --+--I'm Miss Independant on Howrse, check me out, I do layouts!--+--For Howrse, it is Fjord. **I'm joebros6. Check out my page!!**
What breed of pony bears the same name as a group of Scottish Islands?
One of the most familiar breeds of pony, the Shetland pony is named for the islands northeast of the Scottish mainland. They stand from 28 to 42 inches in height (withers, or shoulders), and they have short legs, long manes and long tails.
My fjord pony has a bend in his neck?
This is normal, if you mean the curve of the neck. If his neck were straight, we'd have a problem.
What breed of pony is descended from Przewalski's horse?
The Fjord is the closest relative of the Przewalski. They are similar in size and physique.
What is a good horse breed for beginners?
top three good horses for beginner's .....Quarter horseMorganShetland pony
You may think its a little corny but I am a pony and a horse I can stand as low as 13 2 hands but as high as 16 and that's a whale of a pony?
your quite possibly either a fjord or a halflinger
What is a fjord horse used for?
This dun-colored pony is decended from Przewalski's horse. IT has a dark stripe running down it's back, which is a sign of it's wild horse ancestry, along with the darker markings on it's legs. Bred in Norway, the Fjord has it's mane cut short so it;s dark stripe stands above the paler hair of the rest of the mane. The Fjord horse can be used for anything that other horse breeds are used for.
What pony of northern Europe is known to have typically cut their manes brush?
By the way this is for the spanish howrse world tour. Any answers?
Are Fjords ponies or horses?
A Fjord can be a horse or a pony depending on the heigth. Over 14.2 hh it would be a horse, under it would be a pony, a majority of them are ponies because of their stature and cold-blooded influence.
