The North Swedish horse
The North Swedish horse has a straight head, a powerful neck and a long, muscular back.
The horses can be brown, black, tan, cream, black and gold and dappled.
Weight: 500–700 kg
Withers height: 153-157 cm
Withers height: 153-157 cm
The big North Swedish horse can be used for everything from jumping to dressage. Despite its size, it is kind to the land and is thus well suited to forestry work.
Its excellent temperament makes it ideal for riding schools and those with disabilities.
The North Swedish horse and Gotland pony are Sweden’s only native horse breeds. The North Swedish horse was for a long time used in the forests and on the land, and also by the military.