There are a few bloodlines of Fjords that are more energetic, and I think some people are breeding more for that now that they're jumping, doing eventing and dressage. The more we move away from the original use of a breed, the more diverse the personalities seem to get. Like the person who mentioned the old style, mellow, working quarter horses. There is a much wider temperament range now that there are bloodlines for racing, halter, performance, reining , cutting, etc. Fjords were bred to do farm work, logging, etc. in hilly, treed areas where the larger drafts wouldn't fit. These horses often were also ridden and pulled the family wagon into town. They were bred to be easily handled. They like to have a job and have a good work ethic, but never seem over excited about it. My friend just took her Fjord to a man who trains them to drive. He harnessed her mare for the first time, drove her around the pasture a bit then hitched her and my friend's gelding, who had some drive training a few years ago, together and off they went! Mind you, I have a much longer drive training program, but he got away with it because that is typical of Fjords.
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