Country
Specie
ISO3
NOR
Language
nor.
Other name
Lyngshest
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The active breeding population is very small (about 150 foals born per year) and a high degree of inbreeding has been documented.
Color comments
uni coloured: all solid colours, usually dark
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
130
Weight males
275.00
Weight females
275.00
Herdbook established
1969
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Lyngshest, Nordlandshest and other small breeds in northern Norway
Import
since 1950, 5% from Finish Pony (Finland)
Location within country
northern Norway
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
