Now extinct, the Lofoten Island Horse is likely a brother to the original ponies native to the Shetland Isles<\/a>, prior to the influence of outside bloodlines. Believed to come from Tarpan<\/a> lineage, these are tough, hairy little ponies which obviously come from a harsh, northern environment. They lived wild year round on Lofoten Island from which they took their name. <\/p>\n Supposedly the last member of the Lofoten Island Pony was slaughtered in the late 19th century to preserve its body for science. It was stuffed and displayed in the Bergen Museum. Early in the 20th century this hairy little horse was again studied in an attempt to put a date on their ancient bloodlines. They are thought to be an ancestor of the Lyngen Horse<\/a>.<\/p>\n Average height 13-14 hands Head is coarse with a straight profile
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\nHair is thick and long<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is short
\nBack is short
\nLegs are stout
\nHooves are strong<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n