Nordlandshest/Lyngshest — compact, sturdy, harmoniously built horse of northern type, combining features of forest and mountain pony. One of the smallest Norwegian breeds. Height at withers 1300–1480 mm (ideal 1380–1450 mm), weight 300000–450000 g (usually 320000–400000 g). Body length 1400–1600 mm, chest girth 1600–1850 mm, cannon bone circumference 170–200 mm. Format index 1.00–1.06. Head small and dry with broad forehead and short muzzle, profile straight or slightly concave. Eyes large dark brown. Ears 110–140 mm. Neck of medium length 450–600 mm, muscular, high-set. Body compact deep barrel-shaped, withers medium, back straight and strong, croup slightly sloping. Chest depth 650–750 mm. Limbs dry and strong, pasterns 45–55 mm. Hooves strong and round. Tail low-set and thick, hair reaching the ground. Winter coat very dense and long (70–90 mm), summer coat short, smooth and shiny. Allowed colors: black (most common), bay, chestnut, brown, palomino, isabella, dun with primitive markings (dorsal stripe, zebra striping). Differs from other Norwegian breeds by smaller size, compact build, dense winter coat and pronounced primitive markings.