The NFHR offers a number of Awards Programs that NFHR members can participate in with their horses. The programs are intended to encourage members to have fun with their Fjords. Most programs charge a small fee to enroll, then members begin to accumulate the necessary "points" to complete the award. Details on the various programs and the application forms can be downloaded from each of the various programs in the Awards Programs menu, or click here to download the entire packet.

Register of Excellence:

This award recognizes outstanding Fjord Horses who have accumulated 100 points in halter and performance classes and gives these animals the formal recognition their achievements deserve. The award will be indicated by means of an E after the horse's name. Winners of the award receive a certificate and a trophy and are permanently listed by the NFHR.

Versatility:

This award encourages the use of the Norwegian Fjord Horse as a versatile, multipurpose horse by recognizing Fjord Horses who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in riding, driving and agricultural work. The award will be indicated by means of a V after the horse's name. Winners of the award receive a certificate and a trophy and are permanently listed by the NFHR.

Hours of Fun with Fjords:

This award encourages the use of the Norwegian Fjord Horse as a useful, versatile and pleasurable riding, driving, and/or working horse by recognizing the number of hours that applicants use their horse or horses. Winners of the award receive various prizes depending on the number of hours they log with their horse or horses.

Trail Riding/Driving:

This award encourages the use of the Norwegian Fjord Horse as a trail riding and/or driving horse by recognizing the number of hours that applicants trail ride and/or drive their horse or horses. Winners of the award receive various prizes depending on the number of hours they log with their horse or horses.

Steppin' Out with your Fjord(s):

This award encourages the applicants to get their Norwegian Fjord Horse or Horses out into the public eye, by taking them to shows, clinics, fairs and expositions, parades, organized trail rides and drives, and other public events. Events which include various breeds of horses are particularly encouraged. Winners of the award receive various prizes depending on the number of hours they log with their horse or horses.

Hall of Fame Award:

The NFHR Evaluation process qualifies horses to receive an offspring award for recognition of the quality of a horse's offspring. A Ribbon will be awarded & the award will be noted on the pedigree. To qualify the horse must meet specific requirements.

Driving Participation Award: * NEW *

This award encourages the use of the Norwegian Fjord Horse as a driving horse for participation in organized driving activities. Qualifying activities include any ADS recognized event as well as events run by local driving or Fjord clubs; i.e., fun shows, pleasure shows, trail drives and picnic drives