• This pony has several local names, including Northland Pony, Lyngen and Lyngshest

• Research implies that this breed came into Norway from the east during very early times. For various reasons it was forced northward where it lived and developed through the centuries, but after World War II the breed was nearly extinct

• It is similar to the Lofoten

• Today this pony is used mostly for riding or as apack horse

• All colors occur and are accepted with the exception of dun and pied. Chestnut color is dominant in the area of Troms

• This pony is easily trained, willing to work and has a good temper

• The breed is relatively free of health problems and will often reach the age of thirty