Dole horse

The Dole horse, also referred to as Gudbrandsdal, Dole-Gudbrandsdal, or the Norway Dolehest, originated from the North Sea Coast, in the region of Oslo. There are two types of modern Dole horses, the light draft horse and the work horse. The work Dole Horse is bred for it's trotting and its pulling power.

Typically the Dole Horse is predominantly brown or bay in color. However, chestnut and black are also very common colorations as well. Occasionally, you will find dun or grey colored Dole's as well. Trotter types typically have some leg and head markings of white.

As one of the smallest of horses, the Dole horse still has excellent power in pulling, a great trot, superb stamina, while staying active and agile at the same time.