Calm horses
from a harsh landscape
Preserving the Norwegian Dole horse and Norwegian rural traditions in the United States.
Norwegian heritage in
the United States
At The Norwegian Stables,
we breed Norwegian Dole Horses.
The Dole Horse is one of Norway’s endangered native horse breeds. Our work is rooted in preserving the horses, and also the culture, knowledge, and rural traditions that have surrounded them for generations.
What we do
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Preservation Breeding in the United States
Small-scale breeding focused on the Norwegian Dole horse, with carefully selected pairings rooted in Norwegian breeding standards, temperament, and long-term preservation.
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Dole Horse Imports from Norway
Selected Norwegian Dole horses imported through trusted partnerships with breeders in Norway. For people looking for immediately available, older, and trained horses, that are not yet available through our own breeding program in the United States.
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Preservation & Education
Through farm days, seminars, demonstrations, and traditional breeding events, we create opportunities for people to experience the breed up close and helping keep the traditional knowledge around the breed alive and accessible.
Originally from Gudbrandsdalen in Norway,
the Dole horse has been part of Scandinavian life for generations as a trusted workhorse, driving horse, and companion. Today, with only a few thousand remaining worldwide, the breed depends on careful long-term stewardship to survive.
Through our breeding program in the United States, we aim to protect and continue a living piece of Norwegian heritage. This is about carrying meaningful traditions forward with responsibility and respect for where they come from.
Our Heritage-Hub
A focused, in-depth session on structure, rules, and responsibility, dedicated to Dole horse breed preservation. The focus is practical and precise. We walk through the breeding program in detail and explain why the rules exist as they do.
Seasonal Norwegian Gift Box
Every season, we curate a limited-edition gift box featuring a selection of classic Norwegian foods and heritage goods. From nostalgic pantry staples to cultural treasures, each drop is designed to bring a meaningful, hard-to-find piece of Norway into your home.
A quiet, half-day experience exploring the Dole horse’s role in shaping Norway’s rural identity. Includes guided storytelling, close-up moments with the horses, and a curated exhibit on heritage and tradition.
An intimate celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day
Gratulere med dagen!
Join us for a cozy, small-scale celebration of Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day
A place to belong
“This isn’t just about Norwegian Dole horses.
It’s for people who care about what’s behind them. The history, the work, and the culture that shaped them.”
We are gradually building a small cultural space centered around Norwegian rural heritage, including traditional clothing such as the bunad and festdrakt, historical photographs and artwork, educational displays exploring the role of the Dole horse in Norwegian society, and carefully selected Norwegian goods connected to knitwear traditions, food culture, craftsmanship, and everyday life in Norway.